When seen from the outside, a cold storage facility simply appears to be a big box, the truth is very different. A facility that is designed and constructed for cold storage in California is a sophisticated building that requires a great deal of advanced engineering to ensure efficient operation at the lowest operating cost.
There is really no common denominator when it comes to a cold storage facility; the design is based on the product that is to be stored and how long it will remain in the facility. Engineers pay particular attention to a number of parameters, including:
Energy efficiency: The efficient use of energy is of paramount importance, the cost to operate cold storage in California can easily run into thousands of dollars every month. There are a number of important factors that are wrought into the facility design; the temperature of adjacent rooms, the type of lighting and the buildings orientation are a few.
Refrigeration: The building or room design is one thing; the refrigeration equipment is something else again. Designers take numerous factors into account when they choose the compressor, condenser, motors and drives. Proper balancing of the refrigeration equipment and the operational expectations result in higher operational efficiency.
Automation: The mechanical efficiencies of equipment such as the compressor, condenser, etc are only part of total operational efficiency. Automation within this industry has advanced considerably over the years; effective date collection during operation allows the facility operator the opportunity to make changes to ensure the system is running at peak performance under variable conditions.
Enclosure design: The energy demand of cold storage facilities is staggering, it is extremely important that the roof, walls and floor are well insulated and the entry and exit doors are of the highest quality.
There is a great deal more that goes into the design and construction of an efficient cold storage facility than meets the eye.
Turn Key Systems offer solutions for cold storage in California for a host of different industries ranging from supermarkets to food processing facilities and more.
