Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 40 2022 | Page 20

The simple , safe and efficient way to cool your facility

EcoCooling Evaporative Cooling

The simple , safe and efficient way to cool your facility
With the rapid increase of energy costs , businesses are looking at reducing their electricity usage while maintaining comfortable and compliant conditions for products and staff . EcoCooling offers a cost-effective cooling solution for food storage and processing facilities . With blanket or spot cooling options available , evaporative cooling offers a flexible approach to process or people cooling that can be easily retrofitted to the majority of buildings .
Key Benefits :
Evaporative cooling adds humidity to the air , which can be beneficial to some food storage environments such as bakeries , wine and chocolate producers , cereal manufacturers and more , with some of the leading UK brands utilising our equipment for the processing or packing facilities , including Subway , Hotel Chocolate , Premier Foods , Greggs .
Refrigerant free cooling and ventilation
As part of a balanced ventilation system , evaporative cooling is achieved through the natural process of direct evaporation of water into supply air , which is extremely effective in temperate climates like the UK . Air supply temperatures off the coolers do not exceed 25C , without the need to utilise any refrigerant technology .
The most energy efficient cooling system for large spaces
Even on the hottest days , a standard unit covering a 250m2 area or spot cooling a 15m diameter zone can operate at a cost less than 13p in electricity and 1p in water per hour , based on service costs of £ 0.12 / kWhr and £ 1.20 / cum respectively ( 2021 figures ). This gives an energy saving of 90 % on an equivalent refrigeration-based system with a 35kW cooling load .
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Typical installation options
cooling-based solution is the cost of installation , which is a fraction of that of the equivalent refrigeration system .
Increasing productivity by keeping people and processes cool
Having a well ventilated , comfortable work or storage area has been shown to increase productivity , product stability and improve the wellbeing of staff throughout the year . This is especially true in the summer months , where without an effective cooling solution some processes may need to be halted altogether , and excess heat becomes a safety and quality concern for staff and products .
A well-balanced ventilation system is particularly important for businesses looking to maintain consistent and efficient operation in light of the ongoing COVID risk , while also helping to remove unwanted dust and particulates from the air .
A proven and flexible system
With over 500 installations for some of the largest manufacturers and distributers in the UK , EcoCooling evaporative cooling systems are a proven , flexible solution which can be deployed quickly to address overheating and ventilation issues . From compact workshops to large warehouses , there are many reasons why evaporative cooling is becoming a first-choice option for many businesses .
Why EcoCooling systems
EcoCooling are UK based , with stock of coolers and spares available from their Suffolk warehouses . They can provide specific ROI figures and offer options on temperature and humidity control as part of their standard installer quotation package , the operational data is based on 4 years of legacy weather data across the UK .
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