CHILLERS
How to ensure your refrigeration doesn’t fail you this summer
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or food and beverage manufacturers, the summer months can be a worrying time. In some cases, existing cooling and refrigeration systems are not enough to tackle the higher temperatures, writes Chris Smith, head of temperature control in Northern Europe at Aggreko. Even if permanent equipment is able to cater to seasonable changes, in the event of a breakdown, major losses are a real risk. Add to this the unpredictability of a European summer, and it seems hard to know where to begin. Food and beverage compan ies are also often experiencin g peak demand during these months. In this instance, it is hard to justify paying for additional energy and equipment that is not required in normal circumstances.
That is why we have put together a checklist for
manufacturing managers, to help prevent any losses to temperature con trol failures.
■ Know when to call in support: sometimes, standard chillers are not enough to maintain a low temperature in the summer, especially if you are dealing with frozen food. Specialist equipment that can operate at very low temperatures can be an option. This also has the advantage of being space-saving; fewer chillers are required to maintain the same temperature. This should be factored in when budgeting; specialist chillers are available to rent temporarily, to tackle season al temperature changes.
■ Think outside the box: it can be tricky to know how to scale-up operations at times of high demand, especially when faced with weather than means existing refrigeration systems need to
work harder. There are many space-saving ways to use auxiliary refrigeration, such as mounting coolers at height to save valuable fl or space. Extra cooling can be tailored to your needs to ensure seamless operations during high-season . ■ Make contingency plans: the saying goes, fail to prepare, prepare to fail. Losing power or temperature control in any circumstance can be disastrous, but this can be particularly damaging when ambient temperatures are higher. It is therefore critical to prepare a contingency plan around your temperature control, to help identify risks and weaknesses, and what might be needed if problems do occur. Having a contingency plan will ensure that extra support can be sourced and installed rapidly, saving you money in shutdown costs.
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