European F-Gas Regulation and other policies are driving market demand for heating and cooling systems that operate with natural or low-GWP refrigerants. The capability to run large scale propane testing is an important step for SWEP to meet current and future need for sustainable heat transfer solutions.
SWEP has been able to test small- and medium-sized units with propane. SWEP, part of Dover and a world-leading supplier of brazed plate heat exchangers (BPHEs), opened a new rig for propane testing at the SWEP Research & Development Center in Sweden for in-house testing of up to XL-size units.
The HVAC accounts for a significant share of global energy consumption, and the industry is challenged to find innovations to accelerate decarbonisation. The capability to run large scale propane testing is an important step for SWEP to meet current and future need for sustainable heat transfer solutions.
Ulrika Nordqvist, SWEP President said, “The new test rig will be crucial in the development of brazed plate heat exchangers that are optimised for systems based on natural refrigerants. We are working closely with our customers to create products that meet system design requirements of next-generation heat pumps and chillers.”
Fabienne Bourquenoud Moret, VP of Marketing, Research & Development at SWEP, says, “The new test rig is optimized for a wide propane envelope and will be instrumental in the ongoing development of highly efficient and safe heat transfer solutions. We will continue to support our customers in the transition towards more sustainable heating and cooling systems.”
Although propane gas has a low GWP, its flammable properties make it hazardous to handle in a test environment. Ensuring operational safety and quality has been central in the launch of the new rig, which is part of SWEP’s Global Investment Program. Running from 2019 through 2025, the program seeks to strengthen SWEP’s long-term capacity and add new capabilities to help ensure customer success and accelerate growth.
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