PROJECT
INCORPORATING COLD CHAIN
In store pipe runs needed to be light because of confined space and exposure to
consumers.
Low Temperature cabinets have double glazed glass doors with heaters.
levels of CO 2 by different coloured lights. by the Guardian Controls Plant
The plant room sensor also activates an Management System with visual
exhaust fan in the event of a severe CO 2 monitors for management staff and
leakage. The trading area has no CO 2 with remote access by senior staff of
sensors. In the most unlikely event of the Mainstream Refrigeration. The RH and
entire CO 2 charge of 500kg discharging ambient temperature in the store is also
into the trading area, because of its size, monitored by the Guardian Controls PMS
the concentration will not exceed the to keep store management informed of
safety limit for human occupancy. shopper comfort.
Being close to the Table Bay Hotel,
SAFETY AND NOISE POLLUTION the noise level of the roof mounted
The CO 2 safety levels, operating gas coolers at the V&A store was of
parameters, temperature alarms, concern and was overcome by fitting
power usage, cabinet temperatures ebmpapst Axitop and EC variable
are all monitored and controlled speed fans.
COLD LINK AFRICA •
March/April 2020
In the event of a severe CO 2 leak in the plant room a fan automatically exhausts the CO 2
from ground level via a duct. A CO 2 sensor is mounted close to the inlet to the exhaust duct.
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