everything you need to know about refrigeration
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT
REFRIGERATION
25-60% of electricity in • Supermarkets • Restaurants • Convenience stores
is used by refrigeration equipment.
THE COST OF COOLING
Energy efficient refrigeration can make a
BIG DIFFERENCE on your electric bill.
Energy efficient refrigeration technology has drastically improved in recent years.
Energy efficient refrigeration technology has drastically improved in recent years.
This is in part due to the new Department of Energy standards established in 2009
(and updated in 2014)
Why yes it is! And it’s energy efficient, so it’s saving money and
reducing my carbon footprint!
Is your refrigerator running?!
Are you tired of outrageous electric bills?
Does your refrigeration system need expensive maintenance & repairs?
Have you lost product because your system failed?
Are you tired of outrageous electric bills?
Does your refrigeration system need expensive maintenance & repairs?
Have you lost product because your system failed?
Let’s take a look at 5 simple, reliable solutions that will reduce operating costs,
prevent product loss and SAVE A LOT OF MONEY!
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Major money-saving upgrades
ECM Motors
Most refrigerators use evaporators with propeller fans powered by
SHADED POLE MOTORS
These motors generate a lot of heat so the refrigeration system has to work harder to stay cool.
Most refrigerators use evaporators with propeller fans powered by
SHADED POLE MOTORS
UPGRADE TO: Electronically Commutate Motor
ECMs provide the same amount of power as shaded pole motors, but…
UPGRADE TO: Electronically Commutate Motor
ECMs provide the same amount of power as shaded pole motors, but…
USE 2/3 LESS
ENERGY
UPGRADE TO: Electronically Commutate Motor
USE 2/3 LESS
ENERGY
GENERATE 2/3 LESS
HEAT
ECMs provide the same amount of power as shaded pole motors, but…
Controls
Coolers need to stay on 24/7/365
Coolers need to stay on 24/7/365but the evaporator fans do not.
The fans need to run at full speed when refrigerant
flows through the evaporator.
The fans need to run at full speed when refrigerant
flows through the evaporator.
WHICH IS ABOUT
50% OF THE TIME
The rest of the time the fan is
simply circulating cool air, so it’s
speed can be reduced
BY ALMOST
75%
The rest of the time the fan is
simply circulating cool air, so it’s
speed can be reduced
UPGRADE TO: Evaporator Fan ControlsThese controls sense the flow of refrigerant and reduce fan
speed when airflow is not required.
UPGRADE TO: Evaporator Fan ControlsThese controls sense the flow of refrigerant and reduce fan
speed when airflow is not required.
MINIMIZING WEAR & TEAR ON THE FAN
UPGRADE TO: Evaporator Fan ControlsThese controls sense the flow of refrigerant and reduce fan
speed when airflow is not required.
MINIMIZING WEAR & TEAR ON THE FAN
CUTTING THE FAN’S ENERGY
USE BY 60%
OR
UPGRADE TO: “Smart” Controls
These controls are connected to the internet and make refrigeration a breeze!
With smart controls you can…
UPGRADE TO: “Smart” Controls
These controls are connected to the internet and make refrigeration a breeze!
With smart controls you can…
MONITOR YOUR SYSTEM
FROM OFFSITE
UPGRADE TO: “Smart” Controls
These controls are connected to the internet and make refrigeration a breeze!
With smart controls you can…
MONITOR YOUR SYSTEM
FROM OFFSITE
GET IMMEDIATE
ALERTS WHEN PROBLEMS
ARISE
Lighting
Refrigerated display cases typically use fluorescent bulbs.
Light output from fluorescents can drop as much as 60% in cold temps!
They also emit a lot of heat, which
means the system has to work harder
to keep the air cool.
LEDs perform better in cold temperatures and emit less heat. They also…
UPGRADE TO: LED Lighting
LEDs perform better in cold temperatures and emit less heat. They also…
USE 2/3 LESS ENERGY!!
UPGRADE TO: LED Lighting
LEDs perform better in cold temperatures and emit less heat. They also…
USE 2/3 LESS ENERGY!!
PROVIDE SUPERIOR LIGHT QUALITY & MAKE
PRODUCTS POP!
UPGRADE TO: LED Lighting
LEDs don’t produce UV light, like fluorescent
bulbs, so the color of your products
wont dull over time.
UPGRADE TO: LED Lighting
Door Sensors
hits the cold glass of a cooler door, condensation
builds up and creates a foggy effect - known as
“sweating.”
When the warm
humid air from
inside the store
Door frames are heated to prevent sweating. 80% of
stores run the heaters 24/7/365 -
but they don’t have to.
THEY ONLY NEED TO RUN WHEN
HUMIDITY=55% OR HIGHER
Door frames are heated to prevent sweating. 80% of
stores run the heaters 24/7/365 -
but they don’t have to.
UPGRADE TO: Door Sensors
Installing humidity-sensing controls will help regulate door heaters so they only
run when necessary.
UPGRADE TO: Door Sensors
KEEPING PRODUCTS
VISIBLE
Installing humidity-sensing controls will help regulate door heaters so they only
run when necessary.
UPGRADE TO: Door Sensors
KEEPING PRODUCTS
VISIBLE
Installing humidity-sensing controls will help regulate door heaters so they only
run when necessary.
WHILE REDUCING
ENERGY USE
You could also…
WANT MORE?
Add night covers to open refrigerated cases. Covers will trap cool air & reduce energy use by 40% - plus they can help
maintain product integrity.
Install defrost controls, which measure frost accumulation & humidity and defrost only
when necessary. These controls produce up to 80% energy savings for defrost cycles.
DONT GIVE YOUR REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
THE COLD SHOULDER
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