ESPEC Announces Joint Venture to research Low-Global-Warming-Potential Alternative for ESPEC Environmental Test Chambers

The Engineering teams of ESPEC CORP. (Japan) and ESPEC NORTH AMERICA INC. (USA) today announced a joint venture into the research and investigation of low GWP refrigerant options to replace higher GWP refrigerants currently used in ESPEC cascade refrigeration systems. GWP or Global Warming Potential, is a measure of how potentially destructive a climate pollutant is and the need to reduce GWP levels is a challenge for the entire HVAC-R industry (Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration). ESPEC CORP has joined NEDO to access additional high-level resources to support the development efforts. NEDO, (The New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization) is a national research and development agency in Japan. The work with NEDO in which ESPEC CORP plays a central role, includes development of a next generation, low GWP refrigerant; advanced refrigeration system technology; and an evaluation method to verify and document system performance and energy savings. Through this research partnership, ESPEC will deliver an environmentally preferable solution that meets both operational and regulatory requirements. Globally, consumers will benefit from this new technology, which will meet or exceed low GWP requirements, provide superior performance, and deliver high reliability.