Imagine this: your cooling system suddenly fails and your entire production process comes to a halt. What do you do? Quick and effective action is crucial to avoid prolonged interruptions. But what are the right steps to take when faced with a cooling system failure? More importantly, how can you prevent such failures?
When your cooling system fails unexpectedly, problem diagnosis is your first crucial step. Many failures are caused by insufficient flow of the cooling unit. This can result in a low-pressure failure, where the low-pressure switch activates when the evaporation temperature becomes too low. Possible causes you should check are:
1. Non-functioning evaporator fans, and
2. Excessive icing on the evaporator coil
In some cases, you may also face high-pressure failure. The high-pressure switch protects your system from excessive pressure that can lead to damage.
How can you prevent cooling system failures? The answer lies in regular and thorough maintenance. Preventive maintenance is not only essential for maintaining the functionality of your cooling system, but also offers significant benefits:
Increased energy efficiency
Lower operating costs
Extended life of your system
EU Regulation No 517/2014 requires regular leakage checks depending on the Co2 equivalent and refrigerant fill quantity:
- 5-50 tonnes Co2 equivalent: annual check
- 50-500 tonnes Co2 equivalent: half-yearly check
- More than 500 tonnes of Co2 equivalent: quarterly check
By complying with these regulations, you not only ensure compliance with the law, but also the optimal performance of your refrigeration system.
Even with the best maintenance, breakdowns can occur. What if your cooling system repairs take longer? Rental refrigeration offers a quick and flexible solution. Coolworld Rentals provides a wide range of rental refrigeration options:
Cold stores for storage purposes
Chillers with outputs from 26.5 to 815 kilowatts
Temperature range from -15°C to +25°C
These solutions are quick to deploy and you can rent them for any period of time, allowing you to continue your business operations while your fixed system is being repaired.
Want to know more about how rental refrigeration can help you with unexpected breakdowns? Get in touch with the experts at Coolworld. Our specialists are ready to advise you on preventive measures and quick solutions so that your business stays up and running no matter what.
A breakdown in your cooling system need not result in prolonged production downtime. By being alert to the first signs of problems, carrying out regular maintenance, and having a plan for rapid deployment of rental cooling, you can minimise the impact of breakdowns.