Coldway Technologies has harnessed the potential of ammonia to develop a 21st century refrigerant: a refrigerant that is mastered, decarbonised, highly mobile and performs well. The company has expertise in thermodynamics to make the principle of solid-gas sorption available for the world and the people living in it; and, as a result, creates infinite cycles which see it subjected to a precise temperature without the matter suffering any waste: a technology called Coldway©.
Ammonia comes from the Latin word “hammoniacum”, which itself had its origins in ancient Greek. Acknowledged since time immemorial for its exceptional refrigerating properties, ammonia was first used in industry in 1876. It’s a natural gas whose chemical composition is a nitrogen atom linked to three hydrogen atoms: NH3 molecule. After having been overtaken by electricity and compressors in the 20th century, the modern challenges linked to the decarbonisation of today’s different working methods have seen ammonia make its great comeback: the possibility of developing a fully decarbonised refrigeration process.
The process is firstly composed of a phase during which refrigerant is produced. Ammonia changes phases, from solid to gas, thanks to the change in pressure. It evaporates and this creates cold temperatures. The precise temperature is consequently managed thanks to this change in pressure. The ammonia in the form of gas then enters the reactor where upon being put in contact with a mix of salt/graphite it is absorbed in order to be stored. Once the ammonia has been absorbed by the salt, a source of heat enables the ammonia to separate from the salt/graphite mix, which, once put under pressure again, returns to its solid form. It thus goes back to the evaporator. This is referred to as the reloading phase. Patents and all rights related to the technology, its operation, its reagent and its ownership by Coldway Technologies.
Buoyed by this patented, qualified, and tested technology, Coldway Technologies helps and supports the producers and industrial companies through to the very heart of cities by applying the technology to soft mobility intended for city centres and urban deliveries. Developed and qualified for each customer and each type of use, innovation clicks on to the vehicles of today and tomorrow just like Lego! From rolls to ultralight vehicles, from onboard chambers to autonomous droids, mastered and certified refrigerant with an obligation for results is now available for all mobility players in order to meet the challenges of both today’s world and that of the future. The company is already applying its technology to last mile deliveries in the agri-food and health sectors but tomorrow the group’s technology could be extended to the construction industry, transport, energy, space, defence… The molecule, the technology, and the expertise all combined provide decarbonised and sustainable refrigeration solutions for industrial companies, distributors, and producers throughout the world: the temperature control revolution is taking place today. /graphite it is absorbed in order to be stored. Once the ammonia has been absorbed by the salt, a source of heat enables the ammonia to separate from the salt/graphite mix, which, once put under pressure again, returns to its solid form. It thus goes back to the evaporator. This is referred to as the reloading phase. Patents and all rights related to the technology, its operation, its reagent and its ownership by Coldway Technologies.
Our solid/gas sorption technology is based on the use of ammonia: the NH3 molecule. One nitrogen
atom linked to three hydrogen atoms.
Temperature control is therefore one of the major challenges. This control is crucial for life
and the living and can only be entrusted to people who have the expertise to master it.
We are committed to making thermodynamics accessible, so that we can put it to work for life and
living beings, and thus have a positive and lasting impact on tomorrow's world by developing
low-carbon solutions. /graphite it is absorbed in order to be stored. Once the ammonia has been
absorbed by the salt, a source of heat enables the ammonia to separate from the salt/graphite
mix, which, once put under pressure again, returns to its solid form. It thus goes back to the
evaporator. This is referred to as the reloading phase. Patents and all rights related to the
technology, its operation, its reagent and its ownership by Coldway Technologies.