December 14, 2007—AquaStar Cooling has announced a breakthrough in air condition technology that enables the use of water as a refrigerant in light-industrial and residential air conditioners. The patented high-efficiency compressor technology exceeds present and future environmental regulations, sets a new standard for efficiency, and delivers remarkable electricity cost-savings to the consumer while benefiting the environment, according to the company.
In comparison to traditional Freon-based air conditioners with a standard SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) of 13, AquaStar’s water-based technology achieves a SEER of 30 or greater. This increase in efficiency results in reduced air conditioning electricity consumption by up to 40%. Since it uses water as a refrigerant, it eliminates the use of hazardous chemicals (CFCs and HCFCs), dehumidifies the air, and improves indoor air quality by removing harmful pollutants and odors.
Originally developed with Texas A&M University, AquaStar’s StarRotor compressor technology represents the first time a compressor for a water-based air conditioner has been able to compress large volumes of water vapor both efficiently and economically, according to AquaStar.
For additional information, visit AquaStar Cooling’s Web site.
