Energy Saving in Commercial Refrigeration
Temperature Mimicking Sensors (TMS)
“A staggering 18.7% of global energy is consumed by refrigeration.”
An efficiency solution for the food and beverage industries has now arrived in the shape of the TMS. TMS’s have an average efficiency improvement of 25% for refrigeration energy costs.
A TMS is essentially a specially designed wax cube that is fitted onto a thermostat sensor, it changes how commercial fridges and freezers manage temperature. Rather than respond to fluctuating air temperature which rises faster then food, a TMS makes refrigeration units read food temperature only. As a result, the stop/start cycle of a unit, for example, reduces from approximately 12 starts per hour to approximately 4 starts per hour,
Benefits of fitting a TMS include:
- Significant reductions in CO2 emissions
- Significant reduction in refrigeration electricity bills, in certain cases up to 50%
- Less compressor starts
- Re-adjustment of thermostat temperature
- Power consumption reduction
- Lower amperage clean start, obtains a maximum efficiency far quicker
- A large reduction in the use of enforced defrost heaters
- Suitable for Telemetry Refrigeration systems
- Considerable noise reduction
- Reduced wear and tear on equipment leading to extended life of equipment
- Reduction in breakdowns and engineer call-outs
- Fewer sensor failures (as sensors are protected inside the TMS casing)
- Food monitoring leads to safer food and less product spoilage
Installation
A TMS is a one-time retrofit product requiring no further attention or maintenance once fitted. The product is guaranteed for the life of the refrigeration unit and as long as an approved installer fits the TMS.
Return On Investment
Typical payback times for a TMS installation are 6 months to one year. With an average increase in of efficiency of 25% ongoing.
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