
CO2 Transcritical
P/N 2H17721001_B 1-3
HUSSMANN CORPORATION • BRIDGETON, MO 63044-2483 U.S.A.
GAS COOLER
The Gas Cooler is piped directly after the MT
Compressors. The Gas Cooler removes sensi-
ble heat from the CO2gas when the system is
in trans-critical mode. When the outside tem-
perature allows the system to function in sub-
critical mode, the gas cooler behaves similar
to a standard condenser, where both latent
heat and sensible heat are removed. There
are several different manufacturers each with
specific requirements, the shipped equipment
will have specific information enclosed. When
situations exist (high ambient temperatures
and low relative humidity) – an adiabatic gas
cooler may be used. This type of gas cooler
utilizes water sprayed in the airstream to drop
the condensing temperature to near wet bulb
temperature. This allows the system to run
more efficiently at higher ambient temperatures.
CONTROL PANEL
The Control Power is fully factory wired with
a. Pre-wired Distribution Power Block
b. Individual Integral (combined circuit breaker
and contactor) or Component Circuit Breakers
and Contactors
c. Color Coded wiring
d. All electrical components (ie relays, switch-
es) as required.
CONTROL VOLTAGE
208 volts/1 phase/ 60 hertz — Refer to wiring
diagram for connection type.
REFRIGERANT
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is the only refrigerant
required with the Hussmann Purity trans-critical
CO2system. The following properties apply:
Table 1. Physical Properties of Carbon Dioxide
Molecular Weight 44.01
Boiling Point (at 1 atm) (°F) -109.1
Triple Point (at 75.2 psia) 69.8
Critical Temperatue (°F) 87.9
Specific Gravity Gas (at 1 atm) 1.53
OSHA (TLV (ppm)-TWA (%)) 5000 - 0.5
Table 2. Thermodynamic Properties of Carbon Dioxide
Property @-20°F @+20°F
Saturation Pressure (psig) 200.2 407.2
Liquid Density, lb./cu. Ft. 66.9 60.3
Vapor Density, lb./cu. Ft. 2.40 4.94
Heat of Vaporization, BTU/lb. 129.6 107.5
Table 3. Grades of Carbon Dioxide
Grade CO2Purity
Industrial Grade 99.5%
Bone Dry Grade 99.8%
Anaerobic Grade 99.9%
Coleman (Instrument) Grade 99.99%
Research Grade 99.999%
Ultra-Pure Grade 99.9999%
Though many grades of CO2are available,
Hussmann recommends using CO2with a
purity equal to or greater than Bone Dry
Carbon Dioxide. The use of this grade
ensures proper operation of the equipment
and is of a purity high enough to prevent
accumulation of non-condensable gases in
the system. Mixing of higher purity grades
of CO2is acceptable. Lower grades of CO2,
though less expensive, are not recommend-
ed for use in Hussmann PURITY systems.
These contain higher levels of contaminants
and water, and may decrease system perfor-
mance. Higher levels of moisture may react
with the CO2and form carboxylic acid which
may degrade component integrity. It is rec-
ommended, depending on your location and
availability of CO2, that enough refrigerant
be kept on site to fill the unit charge.