15 Jul 2020 2 mins read Tips and Guides
You might have heard how important refrigerant is to cooling systems like commercial fridges and industrial refrigerators. Without this simple chemical, we would not even have refrigeration technology.
Being such an important substance, it deserves its explainer article. We will discuss the common properties of refrigerants and why they allow your fridge to cool.
What is refrigerant?
Refrigerant is a liquid chemical substance that runs through heat pumps. It undergoes chemical changes and transfers heat without producing more energy.
This is extremely important because any extra heat will minimise the cooling function of your fridge, which will waste energy, cause wear and tear of parts and mitigate the overall function of cool rooms.
Why you need it – Energy Efficiency and Cooling Function
Without refrigerant, the machine’s parts will heat more and more. When this happens, you will be stuck with a system that is supposed to cool, but the energy required to cool it is constantly increased because the machine is also heating up.
Refrigerant allows the machine to cool while removing heat.
How it works
The liquid boils into a vapour (which uses up the energy and heat) and then condenses back into a liquid. This needs to happen repeatedly without fail. Otherwise, overheating will occur, and the cool room will break down.
Types of refrigerants
Water is a basic form of refrigerant as it can heat up and cool quickly and easily. However, a more reliable and efficient liquid is needed for commercial cool rooms in Sydney that perform on a large and extensive basis.
Many refrigerants are a chemical mixture — and various laws and regulations surrounding them. These chemicals have extremely low boiling points compared to water, allowing them to extract heat better. But because the chemicals can be dangerous, the machine must be running perfectly.
Toxicity is not a real issue in commercial or food-based cool rooms, especially when installed and designed properly by professionals.
Responsible Handling and Maintenance of Refrigerants
Removal of refrigerants should be done legally and expertly so as not to expose the atmosphere to unnecessary toxins. Again, an experienced and expert refrigeration company could assist you with all your refrigerant needs, including disposal and maintenance.
If your commercial cool room or fridge is acting up or requires maintenance, don’t delay — especially for food-grade cool rooms. You can lose money and stocks if your fridge does not perform optimally.
Contact Us For More Information
For more information about the ins and outs of refrigerants, cool rooms or fridges, contact our friendly and knowledgeable staff at 0404 840 296. We can quickly get you serviced or installed with a new custom cool room!