Heat exchangers are the true efficiency drivers in next-generation residential and commercial heat pumps, especially as the market transitions to natural refrigerants like R290 (propane) and CO₂. Heat exchanger technology is crucial for ensuring safety, high efficiency, and regulatory compliance, meeting today’s demands for compactness, reduced refrigerant charge, and advanced performance.
Alfa Laval offers a comprehensive range of brazed plate heat exchangers specifically designed for natural refrigerant applications. The SE Series, developed for R290, delivers high thermal performance and advanced safety features, thanks to asymmetric channels that significantly reduce refrigerant charge—essential for residential installations. The CB16SL, part of the Extra-small fam ...