Optimising the cold production system

Controlling the operation and running costs of your company’s cold production system

Cold production is used to cool a room or an element, preserve food products, control the temperature of a process or activate air conditioning.

Optimising the performance of components and their use leads to significant reductions in electricity consumption. In addition to the cold production unit, this also includes the distribution system and the cooling system.

A qualified craftsman or supplier specialising in compressed air will help you answer the main questions upstream of the project and guide you through the various planning stages. For large-scale, complex installations, it is advisable to contact an engineering office. In all cases, your sector representative (chamber, federation, etc.) can guide you.

Operational optimisation can include the following aspects

• Assessment of the condition and age of the installation
• Analysis of consumption and technical limits
• Detection of installation faults
• Maintenance and periodic inspection
• Use of the plant’s waste heat

Questions to ask yourself before optimising the installation

• How much energy does the installation consume?
• Is there any waste in cold consumption?
• Are there any faults with the current installation?
• Is waste heat from one of the company’s facilities used?