{"id":2802,"date":"2024-02-01T12:59:30","date_gmt":"2024-02-01T11:59:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/?post_type=mesures&#038;p=2802"},"modified":"2025-06-30T14:38:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T12:38:08","slug":"optimising-the-operation-of-existing-cold-rooms","status":"publish","type":"mesures","link":"https:\/\/dev.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/measures\/optimising-the-operation-of-existing-cold-rooms\/","title":{"rendered":"Optimising the operation of existing cold rooms"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Keeping your company&#8217;s cold rooms running smoothly<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In food production and related sectors such as catering, sales and gastronomy, respect of the cold chain is essential. Cold rooms are essential for establishments handling large quantities of food. The electricity consumption of this equipment is very high, especially during the summer months. It is therefore crucial to optimise its use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The approach described below helps to optimise the use of the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"type-numerotation\"><span class=\"type-numerotation-span visually-hidden\"><\/span>Definition of requirements with a view to optimising the use of cold rooms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Analysis of current energy consumption<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the case of high consumption, it is essential to determine the consumption profile. Temporary or permanent installation of measurement points is recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Analysis of cold room management<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assessment of cold room use, e.g. temperature setting, loading frequency, frequency of defrosting of indoor unit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify potential incorrect operating modes, e.g. too many starts, defrost frequency too high, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Visual check of the installation<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visual inspection of the entire periphery of the installation, including pipework, insulation and indoor and outdoor units.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5b6373be6daf025517bc950629f2b035\"><strong>Further information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>H4 The main tasks of an <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oai.lu\/fr\/9\/topmenu\/annuaire-membres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>engineering office (technical consultant)<\/strong><\/u><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>or a <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgt.lu\/fr\/nos-membres\/?selectCat=Installateur%2BChauffage%2BSanitaire-Frigoriste-Ventilation&amp;searchKeywords=&amp;search=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>qualified craftsman (refrigeration installer)<\/strong><\/u><\/a>&nbsp;<strong>in optimising cold rooms are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Carry out an in-depth inventory of the infrastructure (possible co-financing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyse electricity consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carry out professional checks on the operation of cold rooms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"type-numerotation\"><span class=\"type-numerotation-span visually-hidden\"><\/span>Implementation of cold room optimisation measures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Adapting operations to comply with good hygiene practice<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adjust the temperature to specific needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimise operating periods, e.g. by temporarily adjusting set points and programming shutdown periods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimise defrosting of the indoor unit, e.g. by keeping defrosting periods to a minimum and using an intelligent defrosting system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interruption of indoor unit operation during loading phases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automatic light cut-out in cold rooms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Raising employee awareness<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Train staff to use cold rooms correctly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure that cold rooms are filled in the right way, e.g. avoid storing hot goods and blocking the coolers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Maintenance and periodic inspection<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have maintenance and checks carried out by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fgt.lu\/fr\/nos-membres\/?selectCat=Installateur%2BChauffage%2BSanitaire-Frigoriste-Ventilation&amp;searchKeywords=&amp;search=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>a qualified professional (refrigeration installer)<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular cleaning of external condensers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0f357741f6306de1b8e94ec134e54a40\"><strong><strong>Further information<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>H4 Checking the possibility of using waste heat with an <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oai.lu\/fr\/9\/topmenu\/annuaire-membres\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>engineering office (technical consultant)<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Electric compressors release waste heat. This heat can be used for other energy purposes, such as pre-heating domestic hot water, heating production halls, drying materials, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"type-numerotation\"><span class=\"type-numerotation-span visually-hidden\"><\/span>Subsidy application<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aides \u00e9tatiques<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-light-green-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-green-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7386af4166351c1f311e337826186b20\"><strong>Attention&nbsp;: effet incitatif \u00e0 respecter pour la demande d\u2019aides (\u00e9tatiques ou non) et&nbsp;sous r\u00e9serve de remplir les conditions d\u2019\u00e9ligibilit\u00e9.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To respect the &#8220;incentive effect&#8221;, no binding commitment (signing a quotation; paying a deposit) may be made BEFORE submitting the application file or receiving the agreement in principle from the State or the electricity and natural gas supplier following a subsidy application.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/entreprises\/financement-aides\/regime-fit-4\/fit-4-sustainability.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>Fit 4 Sustainability&#8221; programme:<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The &#8220;Fit 4 Sustainability&#8221; programme provides co-financing for an environmental audit and action plan on one or more topics chosen by the company (energy, greenhouse gases, waste, water, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subsidy of up to 50&nbsp;%, 60&nbsp;% and 70&nbsp;% of the fees for carrying out an environmental study (energy audit and\/or carbon footprint) + detailed, costed action plan to reduce consumption\/GHGs (greenhouse gases) (medium- and long-term investment, ROI, etc.) &#8211; open to SMEs and large companies (except those required to carry out a statutory audit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any questions? <a href=\"mailto:fit4sustainability@luxinnovation.lu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Luxinnovation<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guichet.public.lu\/en\/entreprises\/financement-aides\/regime-sme-packages\/soutien-pme\/sme-packages-sustainability.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>SME Packages &#8211; Sustainability<\/strong><\/u><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Financial Aid for small and medium-sized enterprises covering up to 70% of eligible costs for the implementation of a project aimed at reducing the environmental impact. The eligible project budget must be in a range from 3.000 \u20ac to 25.000 \u20ac excl. VAT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For more information:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"mailto:ehandwierk@cdm.lu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Chambre des M\u00e9tiers<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;for craft companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"mailto:sustainability@cc.lu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u>Chamber of Commerce<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;for businesses in the non-craft sectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":2797,"parent":0,"template":"","secteur":[142,74,129,138,67,76,123,77,69,62,73],"thematique":[78],"application":[105],"class_list":["post-2802","mesures","type-mesures","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","secteur-food-trade","secteur-administration","secteur-boulanger-en","secteur-grocery-shop","secteur-horeca-en","secteur-agriculture-viticulture","secteur-butcher-craft-industry","secteur-aid-and-care-sector","secteur-commerce-en","secteur-craft-industry","secteur-transport","thematique-energie-en","application-cooling"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mesures\/2802","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mesures"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/mesures"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/dev.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mesures\/2802\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1390569,"href":"https:\/\/dev.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/mesures\/2802\/revisions\/1390569"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2797"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2802"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"secteur","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/secteur?post=2802"},{"taxonomy":"thematique","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/thematique?post=2802"},{"taxonomy":"application","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.klimapaktfirbetriber.lu\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/application?post=2802"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}