Wednesday 19 June 2013
Tuesday 18 June 2013
The best Refrigerated Trucks are the ones with Cold Plate Refrigeration system
As a 60 year old technology empowering thousands of refrigerated trucks across the globe, Cold-plate refrigeration system remains one of the most PROVEN and RELIABLE means of refrigeration for transport applications. What is primarily different from the blower type, engine-drive or diesel engine driven refrigeration system is that no compressor is required to operate during distribution.
Traditional refrigeration systems draw power from a running engine to generate and maintain temperatures. But Cold Plate refrigeration system is electrically-driven, making it a cost-effective, and more environmentally-friendly, alternative to expensive diesel-driven systems.
How do Cold Plates work?
Cold plate refrigeration works in a similar manner to the blue gel packs we keep in a freezer. These packs freeze overnight and can serve as a portable freezer for your trip the next day. Cold plates aren’t much different. When the truck is off the road, the owner plugs the refrigeration unit into locally available power, allowing refrigeration to pass through the plates. This refreezes the solution inside the plates over an 8 to 10 hour period. When this time is over, you’re free to take the truck back on the road. Thereafter, the system requires absolutely no power whilst in operation (and so makes no noise), and the frozen solution provides refrigeration power as it very slowly changes state. The temperature will be set for the day’s run and be maintained for around 10 to 12hours depending on the door openings. Nonetheless, Cold-plate technology is one of the most sophisticated refrigeration technologies with utmost user-friendliness.
Advantages of Cold Plate Refrigeration
There are numerous advantages to cold plate refrigeration. Firstly, you don’t have to worry about your refrigeration breaking down halfway down your transportation. This can be an expensive waste of time under the best of circumstances. Under the worst of circumstances, it could result in your perishable shipment being ruined. Low operating costs, elimination of maintenance, and a long lifespan are also among the benefits. Other advantages include longer Vehicle engine life, quiet operation, and reliability.
Are there any disadvantages?
While cold plate refrigeration offers a number of advantages over blower type systems, there are some weaknesses. One of the most distinct of these is a short radius. You’ll have to return to your plug-in point at night, which means hauling on a national scale is not going to be practical. The required down time can also be a disadvantage, as it is going to take your truck out of commission for at least 8 hours a night.
Then how can this Cold Plate Reefer be of BEST use? This technology is best suited for Short-haulage and multi-point city distribution.
WHY CHOOSE COLD PLATE OVER CONVENTIONAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS?
COLD PLATE PERFORMS EFFICIENTLY
Cold Plate uses an electrically-driven, easy-to-access front mounted compressor to cool the system. No moving parts translate to low maintenance requirements.
COLD PLATE PERFORMS COST-EFFECTIVELY
Cold Plate System is electrically driven and operates at a fraction of the cost of conventional engine-driven systems that require a running engine, and consume costly diesel fuel just to maintain required temperatures.
COLD PLATE PERFORMS DEPENDABLY
Even under disastrous conditions, such as total electrical system failure, Cold Plate holds enough reserve to maintain even the coldest temperatures for as long as 24 hours in an unopened compartment.
COLD PLATE PERFORMS ENVIRONMENTALY
Electrical operation means Cold Plate results in lower CO2 emissions, fewer particulate pollutants and less noise pollution than engine-driven systems.
COLD PLATE PERFORMS STABLY.
Energy reserve in Cold Plates helps maintain a more consistent cargo temperature during frequent door openings unlike the high fluctuation temperature of blower system.
In other words Cold Plate systems WORK! In the most effective and efficient manner enabling huge cost savings translating to more profits and better customer satisfaction through best temperature control.
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