alternative options for plug-in, small commercial cabinets in high ambient areas… southern african...
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ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS FOR PLUG-IN, SMALL COMMERCIAL
CABINETS IN HIGH AMBIENT AREAS…
SOUTHERN AFRICAN REGION
by Roy Singh
SELF CONTAINED REFRIGERATED CABINETS…
These products are produced in low volumes - high refrigerant usage .
1. Integral condensing unit2. HCFC to R600a/R290/R7443. Charge < 150g for HC4. Twin circuit for larger cabinets
“ Plug & Play “
Challenges… ProductMostly Independent companies -System redesign – Insufficient
technical know how, no partner collaboration as in large multinational companies. Local R&D engineering team .
Compact design (cassette) – Electrical components and refrigerant in close proximity. SOI - Leak simulation test critical – Expensive test equipment. Tested at production facility.
Testing – IEC 60335 & CE - Limited locally equipped test house
Production machinery & Product Support
High cost of safety/ventilation/charging equipment – less complex machines for lower volume batch production.( < 48kg HC )
Availability of Refrigerant ,Spares & Components for replacement in remote areas .
Training &Technician Certification. Not same as domestic refrigeration techs which were trained- totally different cluster.