From floristry to food production, and technology to the cosmetics industry – the necessity of refrigeration in many businesses and sectors across the world can’t be overstated.
These refrigeration processes can only be made possible by refrigeration systems, both big and small – whether this is in the form of cold room fridges and freezers or domestic fridges and freezers.
But what exactly is a refrigeration system and how does it work?
Refrigeration Systems Use the Refrigeration Cycle
Refrigeration systems, either Monoblock or split unit systems, work to control the temperature of the cold room through the process of evaporation. This involves four main component parts, including:
1) Compressor
The compressor’s job is to pump the refrigerant gas and add pressure to the warm section of the circuit, making the refrigerant hot and turning it into a gas.
2) Condenser
The condenser then removes heat from the refrigerant, cooling and condensing the hot gas coming from the compressor, turning it from a vapour to a hot liquid.
3) Expansion Valve
The expansion valve carefully controls the amount of liquid refrigerant coming from the condenser to the evaporator.
4) Evaporator
The evaporator creates the cold you associate with cold room fridges and freezers in the evaporator coils’ cooling compartments.
This process turns the hot liquid into cold gas again, cooling the coils, which then cools the contents of the refrigeration or freezer unit.
The refrigerant then begins the cycle again.
Why Do We Need Refrigeration Systems?
Before they can be used for manufacturing, sold to customers, or used in restaurants and cafes across the country, many goods need to be kept within specific temperature ranges.
The reasons for this include:
- Stopping product spoilage
- Ensuring food safety – limiting the chances of food poisoning
- Keeping products in the best possible condition
- Extending the lifecycle of products like food, flowers, and cosmetics – so they last until they are needed
- Storing products safely until they are needed – for example, butter at a baked goods manufacturer, etc…
- Preventing chemical reactions that are triggered by temperature changes
What Is A Refrigeration System and Which Ones Can I Buy From MTCSS?
MTCSS offer two types of refrigeration systems – Monoblock and split unit systems – which come with a range of functionality differences and benefits.
Monoblock Refrigeration Systems
Monoblock refrigeration systems consists of a singular tower structure that fits through the cold room wall.
These self-contained, sealed systems are best used in confined but well-ventilated spaces and their benefits include:
- More energy efficient
- Quieter units
- Easier and faster to install
They do, however, take up more space within the cold room and need careful maintenance to help them last for their expected lifetime.
Split Refrigeration Systems
A split system, on the other hand, has dual cooling units which are fitted on either side of the cold room wall.
The benefits of split units include:
- Lower energy input needs
- Less maintenance
However, it is worth noting that split units are likely to be noisier and more expensive to install.
Looking For a New Refrigeration System?
If your faulty or broken refrigeration system is now causing stock loss, business delays, or even worse, low quality products that are spoiled – a new refrigeration system should be top of your priorities list.
For help with cold room refrigeration systems or for external maintenance packages, reach out to the team at MTCSS.
Why not call us at 01886 833 381 or send an email to sales@mtcss.co.uk? Our helpful and knowledgeable team will be in touch to help as soon as they can.
