Walk-In Cold Rooms: A Practitioner’s Technical Guide
Design and Operation of Walk-In Cold Rooms for Precooling and Storage of Fresh Produce in Hot Climates, in Off-Grid and Unreliable Grid Situations
There are extreme challenges for cold rooms when operating in locations remote from reliable power, away from supply chains, hard to reach for technical support and with a hot climate.This guide consolidates the current state of the art on designing and operating walk-in cold rooms that are well suited for this type of market.
Efficiency for Access is a global coalition working to promote affordable, high-performing, and inclusive appliances that enable access to clean energy for the world’s poorest people.
Series: Energy Saving Trust Technical Guides
Published: 2023
Pages: 228
eBook: 9781835768549
Efficiency for Access is a global coalition working to promote affordable, high-performing, and inclusive appliances that enable access to clean energy for the world’s poorest people.
1. Introduction | |||
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2. Fresh produce storage considerations | |||
3. Planning a cold room | |||
4. Design of the cold room | |||
5. Energy supply and storage systems | |||
6. Installation and commissioning | |||
7. Operation and management of walk-in cold rooms | |||
8. Bibliography and references; resources for further guidance |
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