Refrigerant Leak Detection Module for Grocery
The fastest way to detect refrigerant leaks and meet regulatory requirements — at scale.
Bueno’s Refrigerant Leak Detection module is a fast, scalable, and cost-effective starting point for grocery and retail networks looking to improve refrigeration oversight and stay ahead of tightening leak detection regulations. Built to meet global performance thresholds, our solution uses indirect detection methods to monitor refrigerant leak rate — without the cost or complexity of full-store analytics or the need for additional hardware in most deployments.
By connecting only to the essential points on the refrigeration rack—with the refrigerant liquid level sensor as the only mandatory input—this module enables rapid deployment, accurate leak reporting, and portfolio-wide compliance with minimal disruption.
It’s the simplest first step toward smarter refrigeration management, lower leak rates, and long-term cost savings.
Why Refrigerant Leak Detection Matters
Regulatory pressure is increasing worldwide, with authorities enforcing stricter leak detection and reporting standards. Non-compliance can result in fines, higher insurance costs, reputational damage, or even loss of operating licences.
Grocery chains face growing scrutiny from regulators and customers to detect, report, and address refrigerant leaks proactively. These leaks are a major environmental issue—often thousands of times more damaging than CO₂—and a significant operational cost driver due to refrigerant replacement, reduced system efficiency, and potential product loss.
Many legacy monitoring systems and manual processes were built for a different regulatory era. They lack the sensitivity, speed, and consistency required for modern compliance, leading to delayed detection, inaccurate reporting, and missed opportunities to prevent environmental and financial impact.
Everything You Need for Leak Detection & Compliance
Minimal Data Connection Required
This module is designed for speed and is the lowest-overhead deployment in our suite. To activate the leak detection rule, we require a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 key data points per rack. The only mandatory input is the refrigerant liquid level sensor.
Automated Detection & Reporting
Our predictive leak detection algorithm automatically identifies, tracks, and logs refrigerant leak and overfill events. It aligns with global regulatory standards and comparable requirements in multiple markets.
Data-Driven Leak Detection
By combining rack pressure, temperature, and other existing points with external conditions, our system precisely identifies leaks and prevents unnecessary overfills from masking issues or inflating leak rate records.
The Strategic Benefits of Our Leak Detection Module
Mitigate Regulatory Risk
Avoid fines, enforcement actions, and reputational damage with automated, evidence-backed detection.
Improve Accuracy of Leak Reporting
Prevent false inflation of leak rates from unnecessary overfills.
Low-Friction Entry Point
Quick-start compliance without the investment or complexity of full analytics.
The Foundation for a Smarter Journey
Upgrade to Refrigeration Analytics for deeper insights, case performance monitoring, ice-up detection, and full charge optimisation.
Minimal Connection. Maximum Coverage.
Our Refrigerant Leak Detection module is designed for fast, low-touch deployment. By connecting only to fridge and rack controllers — and using just the essential data points — we deliver verified leak detection aligned with industry thresholds. No need for full system integration or additional sensors. It’s the quickest, most efficient path to scalable compliance and leak prevention.
From Compliance to Savings
This module delivers fast, scalable leak detection that meets stringent regulatory standards while reducing refrigerant loss across the network. By preventing unnecessary overfills, improving detection accuracy, and automating reporting, it lowers environmental impact and cuts compliance costs. The result: reduced leak rates, fewer emergency repairs, and a stronger foundation for advanced refrigeration analytics and long-term operational savings.
AIM Act ALDS Compliance & Reporting
In the United States, the EPA’s AIM (American Innovation and Manufacturing) Act includes strict requirements for Automatic Leak Detection Systems (ALDS) in certain commercial refrigeration applications. These rules mandate timely detection, repair, and reporting, plus accurate documentation of refrigerant additions and system performance.
Bueno’s Refrigerant Leak Detection module is engineered to meet these ALDS performance thresholds by:
Detecting and Logging Events Automatically – Predictive algorithms identify refrigerant leak and overfill events in near real-time, creating a verifiable, time-stamped audit trail.
Maintaining Evidence-Backed Records – Store detection, repair, and verification data centrally for EPA submissions or internal audits.
Reducing Over-Reporting Risks – Identify and prevent unnecessary overfills that can artificially inflate recorded leak rates.
Standardising Compliance Across Portfolios – Apply consistent reporting processes whether managing 10 sites or 1,000.
This turns compliance from a manual, error-prone process into an automated, portfolio-wide standard—helping operators meet deadlines, avoid penalties, and maintain low, verifiable leak rates.
Continue Your Optimisation Journey
Bueno’s modular platform lets you start where the impact is greatest and expand over time—each step unlocking deeper insights, bigger savings, and stronger compliance.
