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INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION
(M 1541)
Introduction
2023/2024
Lecture 1
Agenda
▪ Course outline
▪ Grading policy
▪ Overview of Industrial Refrigeration
▪ Applications and Industries
▪ Components of Industrial Refrigeration Systems
▪ Working Principles
▪ Energy Efficiency and Environmental Considerations
▪ Safety Precautions
▪ Case Studies
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Course Outline
Lect. Topic Textbook
No.
L1 1- Introduction
L3, L4,
3- Refrigeration and freezing of food
L5
▪ Industrial Refrigeration
L6 4- Refrigerated structures Handbook, W. F. Stoecker
L11,
L12, 8- Refrigeration and Liquefaction
L13
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Grading Policy
Activity Grade
Final Exam 60
Midterm exams 20
Section (attend. +
10
assignments)
Lab. (attend. + assignments). 5
Lect. Attendance 5
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Overview of Industrial
Refrigeration
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Working Principles
2. Absorption Refrigeration:
• Utilizes a heat source to drive the refrigeration process,
commonly used in large-scale applications.
3. Cascade Refrigeration:
• Combines two or more refrigeration cycles to achieve lower
temperatures than a single cycle can provide.
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Energy Efficiency and
Environmental Considerations
▪ Industrial refrigeration systems consume a significant amount
of energy, making efficiency crucial for cost-effectiveness and
environmental impact.
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Safety Precautions
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Case Studies
Certainly, here are brief discussions of successful applications of
industrial refrigeration systems in specific industries, along with
highlights of energy efficiency measures, cost savings, and positive
environmental impacts:
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Case Studies
3. Retail Supermarkets:
• Implementation: Supermarkets rely on industrial refrigeration for
product display and storage.
• Energy Efficiency: Night blinds, LED lighting, and demand-based
cooling systems save energy.
• Cost Savings: Energy-efficient refrigeration systems lower
operational costs and maintenance expenses.
• Environmental Impact: Reduced energy consumption decreases
the carbon footprint of supermarkets.
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Case Studies
4. Chemical Manufacturing:
• Implementation: Industrial refrigeration systems are essential for
maintaining precise temperatures in chemical reactors.
• Energy Efficiency: Advanced process control and heat recovery
systems improve efficiency.
• Cost Savings: Accurate temperature control enhances product
quality and minimizes waste, reducing production costs.
• Environmental Impact: Efficient refrigeration systems reduce
energy-related emissions in chemical manufacturing. 16
Case Studies
5. Data Centers:
• Implementation: Data centers use refrigeration for cooling servers
and electronic equipment.
• Energy Efficiency: Hot and cold aisle containment, variable-speed
fans, and efficient cooling units enhance energy efficiency.
• Cost Savings: Reduced energy consumption results in lower
operating costs for data center operators.
• Environmental Impact: Efficient cooling systems in data centers
reduce electricity consumption and, consequently, greenhouse gas
emissions.
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Case Studies
6. Pharmaceutical Storage:
• Implementation: The pharmaceutical industry relies on industrial
refrigeration to store temperature-sensitive medications and vaccines.
• Energy Efficiency: Precise temperature control and backup systems ensure
product integrity while optimizing energy use.
• Cost Savings: Minimizing temperature excursions and product losses
reduces costs.
• Environmental Impact: Reliable refrigeration systems contribute to
pharmaceutical product safety and minimize waste.
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