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Best Practice Guide |
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Food and Beverage Growers and Processors |
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RefrigerationProper OperationsLoad optimization Partial loads are unlikely to be completely prevented. Consider retrofitting refrigeration equipment so that the system operates as efficiently as possible under partial loads.
One study from the University of Wisconsin found that demand-shifting strategies could reduce operating costs by as much as 53 percent. Other studies have shown that demand-shifting strategies preserve food products in terms of product quality, shelf life, and nutrient value - important criteria for any food processor or grower. If you already have an automated control system in place, it may be worthwhile to investigate whether off-peak strategies are appropriate for your products. Resources Northwest Food Processors Association ENERGY PORTAL, online information on process efficiency for refrigeration and freezing. Industrial Refrigeration Best Practices Guide. Prepared by Cascade Energy Engineering for the Northwest Food Processors Association and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. The Industrial Refrigeration Consortium (IRC) is a collaborative effort between the University of Wisconsin Madison and industry. The goal of the IRC is to improve the safety, efficiency, and productivity of industrial refrigeration systems and technologies. A Guide to Help You Reduce the Energy Use of Your Industrial Refrigeration System. Pacific Gas and Electric Company website. Hochstein, A. Closing in on the Ideal: Door engineering that maximizes energy efficiency and handling productivity for today's cold storage facilities. Rite-Hite Corporation website. Thermal Energy Storage Strategies for Commercial HVAC Systems. Application Note, Pacific Gas and Electric. |