The container refrigeration unit – also known as the “reefer” – is one of the most important aspects of the modern food supply chain. As food often has to travel hundreds of miles to its final destination, it’s the reefer that enables producers and sellers to work together effectively.
It’s that time of the year again when everyone is retreating to their favorite spot or huddling up for get-togethers. Restaurant owners need to prepare for the upsurge in bookings, and there should be plenty of food supplies.
Commercial refrigeration systems and equipment should be maintained regularly for optimal performance. Manufacturers also require consumers to ensure their systems undergo regular scheduled inspections to maintain the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) warranty.
Milk is a very sensitive commodity. Poor refrigeration could spell doom to your business. You've heard the stories; a farmer has to dump gallons of milk due to poor or inadequate storage conditions.
The holiday season is here and for players in the foodservice industry, this is the busiest season of the year. Therefore, the last thing you want is your refrigeration system breaking down at this critical period.
Your cooling system's compressor service valve plays an important role in its overall efficiency. Leaking refrigerant is not only unsafe, it also wastes energy and can eventually damage your system. Overheating is a common problem as your system struggles to keep up with the demand for cooler temperatures. Regular maintenance checks can uncover even the tiniest leaks allowing you to correct the problem before any major damage occurs.
When milk is first collected, it has a temperature of approximately 98 degrees F. In order for it to be safely stored and maintained it must be cooled to approximately 38 degrees F. 38 degrees is the temperature required to maintain the maximum quality during storage and shipment. In order for the milk to cool sufficiently, 56 BTUs of energy must be removed from every pound of milk processed.
Your refrigeration system must work well. Failure in the system could spell doom to your business. System breakdowns can often be avoided with regular maintenance.
Nobody likes to find insects or rodents, especially cockroaches in or around their commercial refrigerant system. Let alone these insects and other pests that enter the food storage spaces like pantries and refrigerators or your commercial establishment. Getting rid of them can become a serious issue if the place is fully infested by insects or rodents. They can find a million nooks and crannies to hide comfortably and start raving havoc on your commercial refrigerant system.
Refrigeration has been accomplished in a variety of ways over the course of history, but vapor-compression refrigeration systems (VCRS) have become the preferred option thanks to their efficiency and reliability. If you've ever driven a car or used an HVAC system, you have probably used a VCRS without even realizing it. So what is a vapor-compression refrigeration system?