Ultrasonic detection of early-stage greenhouse gas leaks in industrial refrigerant systems

Ultracoustics Technologies Ltd.


Project Type

Demonstration

Project Value

$615,000

Project Status

Contribution Agreement

Location

Sherwood Park, AB

Funding Amount

$264,567

Commercial refrigeration and space cooling technologies currently account for approximately 10% of global GHG emissions, a figure expected to rise sharply over the coming decades as the climate warms and developing countries adopt cooling technologies. Ultracoustics Technologies Ltd. has developed an ultrasonic leak detection system, capable of identifying refrigerant leaks earlier than existing solutions. By partnering with key players in Alberta’s facilities management ecosystem, Ultracoustics will undertake a pilot study for their portable leak detection technology. If successful, this innovation will be ready for commercialization and could substantially reduce high global warming potential gas leaks across the broader market.