GREEN MATTERS
Why synchronise? The market shows a signifi cant diffi culty in optimising refrigeration systems, that is, fi nding the balance between the ideal temperature required for food preservation and the energy consumption necessary to maintain it. Components’ synchronisation greatly simplifi es this task, extracting the best of each part of the system. In this sense, the energy-effi ciency benefi ts that integrated solutions off er impact the entire industry’s value chain: from facilitating the refrigeration system’s development process to saving energy during the use phase of the refrigeration equipment. While manufacturers initially prioritise the system’s optimisation, the energy savings and its resulting emissions reduction are a sustainability gain that daily becomes more urgent to the world. So, at fi rst, time-saving and performance improvements are the most attractive factors for adopting a solution based on components’ integration. When an engineer realises that he can achieve optimised performance in less time, he adheres to the solution and to its positive environmental impact as well. In our view, the integration of components is the next step in improving
refrigeration equipment performance, since it delivers higher levels of energy effi ciency while making the system operate synchronously and intelligently. It is the use of digitalisation and electronics with a systemic view, with their maximum potential. It brings benefi ts such as: ■ Remotely monitoring the performance of refrigeration equipment to identify usage patterns and enable adjustments to reduce energy consumption.
■ Detecting problems in refrigeration equipment before they become severe. This reduces the need for corrective maintenance, avoiding the waste of resources and minimising potential leaks of refrigerants.
■ Planning preventive maintenance: With access to detailed data on equipment performance, users can implement preventive maintenance programs more eff ectively. This helps prolong the life of the equipment, reducing the need for frequent replacement and premature disposal of components.
■ Reduction of food losses: Effi cient and well-maintained refrigeration equip- ment helps ensure the quality and safety of stored food. This helps reduce losses in the food supply chain, contributing to more effi cient use of agricul- tural resources and minimising food waste.
■ Rational use of raw materials: Ensuring that components are well-sized. That is an optimisation of product size and, consequently, of raw material.
The fundamental question is: how can value be added to the refrigeration equipment and to the environment at the same time while ensuring better product preservation?
Better performance with sustainability Components integration can signifi cantly contribute to reducing carbon emissions, by enhancing energy effi ciency and promoting a holistic approach to sustainability. Through the performance optimisation of each component within a refrigeration system, we can maximise overall effi ciency while minimising environmental impact. This approach supports businesses by reducing operating costs and contributes to global eff orts to combat climate change. As we move toward a future where everything is digitally connected, components’ integration in commercial refrigeration emerges as an indispensable path. This is the necessary step to take innovation and sustainability to the next level, using digital transformation, artifi cial intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT), to achieve more performance with less carbon emissions.
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