In this episode of Cool Talk, everyone’s favorite Chilly Jens is joined by the enthusiastic and exuberant Stephan Bachmann, application and technical support team leader at Danfoss. The two of them discuss the finer points of reciprocating compressors and touch on Stephan’s passion for exotic and unique variations of cooling applications.  

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In this episode, Jens discusses traditional star-delta starters and shares a few insights into three-phase power supply.

He also goes into the very basics of three-phase voltage, showing how it comes into play when the star-delta starter is used in connection with traditional hermetic or semi-hermetic compressors. 

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A compressor's operational flexibility has its limits, which is illustrated by the Operating Envelope.  The Operating Envelope indicates the theoretical threshold a compressor can function in without being challenged by the operating conditions. And, right in the middle of this area, is the compressor's sweet spot. 

But what sets the limits? And how do you avoid pushing the compressor past its boundaries? Jens is once again joined by application expert John Broughton, who gives some unique insight into the life of compressor.

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In this episode of the Chilling with Jens podcast, our host looks at the overall landscape when it comes to the use of CO2 in refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating from a Danfoss Perspective. He also explores how the business has developed over the last decade in terms of applications and technical trends are headed. Finally, he discusses the challenges our industry faces and some ideas on how to overcome them. 

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In this episode of Cool Talk, Jens interviews Senior Product Manager Ejnar Luckmann about the new Danfoss AK-CC55. They discuss several of its intriguing new features, such as its smartphone user interface, improved defrosting, and adaptive liquid injection algorithms. Ejnar also shares some insightful information on the historical development of the Danfoss ADAP KOOL® controllers.

Learn more about Danfoss AK-CC55: https://www.danfoss.com/en/products/electronic-controls/dcs/evaporator-and-room-control

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The Danfoss Optyma™ Plus condensing unit is ideally suited for use in locations with high ambient temperatures. However, when you combine the naturally high environmental heat with the use of a new refrigerant, the scroll compressor inside the unit can start running hot.

In this episode, Jens is joined, once again, by Danfoss expert John Broughton, who shares an interesting trick that Danfoss is using to keep the compressor cool.

Learn more about Danfoss Optyma™ Plus condensing unit: https://www.danfoss.com/en/products/condensing-units/dcs/condensing-units/optyma-plus/

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