Temperature control is crucial for the storage of goods which experience spoilage in high-temperature environments. If you do not store your perishable goods in a cool room with proper refrigeration, your commercial or industrial losses can be quite significant. In addition, if you distribute spoilt goods, your company will lose its customers and reputation.
Unfortunately, maintaining a cool room demands a lot of energy. In simple terms, the refrigeration system will need electrical supply at all times for temperature control. Therefore, you should think about managing the costs of cool room energy by minimising heat gain. Here are some simple tips for promoting efficiency by limiting external heat gain.
Check on the Sealing
Cool rooms often experience a rise in temperature because of the flow of heat from the surroundings. In general, the spaces surrounding the cool room are usually warmer than the interior space. Therefore, if there is an opening in the structure, heat will flow into the cooled area. As a result, the refrigeration system will have to work harder for temperature control.
If you want to achieve optimal efficiency, you must ensure that there are no paths to facilitate this type of heat gain. The most common problem is the wear of the door sealing. Inspect the gaskets and replace them if they are worn out. You should also plan on replacing or repairing the insulation around the cool room. Damaged insulation will also promote ambient heat gain.
Limit Solar Heat Gain
If your cool room is poorly positioned, the energy inefficiencies in your space could be attributed to heat gain from sunlight. You should evaluate the configuration of your commercial or industrial space and determine if your cooled storage is being affected by solar heat. For instance, cool rooms positioned in the west or east sides of the building will be vulnerable. If this is the case, you can consider remodelling your building and repositioning the cool room. If this is not an option, look into shading solutions.
Minimise Access
You should avoid accessing the cool room constantly. In simple terms, if you always open and close the door of your refrigerated space, you will promote heat gain. Under ideal circumstances, the cool room should remain enclosed at all times for optimal maintenance of the temperature. Otherwise, the refrigeration system will need to keep adjusting the internal temperature. You should plan for minimal restocking and removal sessions for efficiency.
Finally, you should have your cool room serviced regularly for consistent and efficient performance.