Background information
Many cold stores face challenges with moisture condensing on cold surfaces. This is a challenge from a work environment perspective as it can lead to slipping accidents and other incidents. But it can also lead to damage to packaging and unnecessary ice formation on refrigeration units. It is easier to cool dry air and regular defrosting is an unnecessary energy burden.
Moisture typically enters through gaps in doors, even if they are professionally installed, and is greatest during the summer months.
These challenges can be addressed with Airwatergreen’s NEXT. These dehumidifiers feature exceptionally low power consumption, are easy to install, and maintain high capacity even at the low temperatures found in cold storage facilities!
Thanks to its simple installation, the solution can be easily tested and evaluated before final installation.
What problems did the Airwatergreen dehumidifier solve?
A test was conducted over a period of several months, during which a NEXT 240 dehumidifier was moved around and placed for short periods in various storage areas of the building. The purpose was to verify both capacity requirements and optimal placement. During the evaluation, temperature and humidity levels in different parts of the facility, as well as the weather, were monitored using AWG’s cloud-based Climate Control System.
As the premises are divided into two large warehouses with loading doors on either side, the evaluation showed that it was appropriate to have one machine in the smaller warehouse and two machines in the larger warehouse.
Benefits of using awg products vs. doing nothing?
In the cold store, condensation on cold surfaces can now be avoided. This used to be a health and safety problem that risked accidents and damage to goods and property.
In addition, the operation of all cooling units is optimized, as they are more efficient without ice buildup. Likewise, they no longer need to be defrosted at regular intervals.
Another advantage is that NEXT can easily be moved in the event of changes in operations or the property.