What You Need to Know About Cool Rooms
Posted on: 20 April 2020
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A cool room is simply a kind of refrigeration system that utilises a compressor, condenser, evaporator, type of refrigerant and fan to cool products stored in that room.
How Do Cool Rooms Work?
Heat is absorbed by an evaporator coil and flows into a condenser through an evaporator valve that controls the flow of the heat absorbed (warm, liquefied gas). A compressor compresses a refrigerant, which expands in the condenser to absorb the heat produced from the evaporator coils. When the evaporator coils are cooled, a fan blows the cool air into the room where products are stored. This cycle takes place in a room called a cool room.
Prevention of the Transfer of Heat from Outside
A cool room is usually insulated to help reduce the transfer of warm outside air to the interior of the cool room. How thick the insulation material needs to be depends on how high the exterior temperatures are. You can also utilise reflective materials or paint on the exterior surfaces of the cool room. Insulation helps save on your electricity bills; remember that the harder the cool room needs to work, the more power it needs and the higher your energy bill.
You may also come across a seal located around your cool room; its purpose is to act as a waterproof barrier. It prevents any moisture from getting into the cool room, especially when cleaning the exterior surface of the cool room. If the interior of the cool room becomes wet, the cooling effect can become less effective.
Limit Cool Room Door Opening
The more you open a cool room door, the more of a load you place on it the room carry out cooling. It works harder, so it might wear out quicker. Organise yourself to limit the number of times you need to open the cool room door.
Cleanliness
The inside of your cool room should be clean. What does this mean? Use storage containers that don't spill, that are easy to clean and that appear aesthetically clean and organised.
Organisation of Products
Do not place products that can contaminate each other in one cool room. You may end up with contaminated products that might cause health problems for your clients.
Ensure you leave a space between the walls of the cool room and the products; this helps to increase air circulation, which is important for effective cooling.
Maintenance
Always have a professional cool room contractor inspect your cool room frequently to ensure it is running optimally. He or she might also catch a problem early, saving you money on costly repairs or replacements.
To learn more, contact a cool room installation contractor.