Additional Cold Storage Capacity For A Major Flower Distributor
Its one of those time old conundrums- “we don’t have enough space for our peak periods!” Cold storage is especially tricky to maintain in readiness for the six or seven weeks of the year when you really need it. That’s why renting is such a great idea. It creates the much needed additional cold storage capacity when you need it, without all the costs of owning.
In this instance, the client was looking to rent additional storage space for Christmas, valentines and Mothers day periods- typically in a two week window before.
Whilst the areas were partially insulated, no cooling equipment was fitted to maintain a required 4 degrees. These areas with a total of 17,000sq/ft required cooling.
Furthermore, due to lack of electrical capacity, power generation would be required. In terms of equipment, a lot was required due to the large areas and distances.
Following a detailed survey of the site we proposed that two systems be installed with separate generators and chiller systems.
Both systems to be stand alone with generation. Chilled water design flow temperature of -6 degrees- 30% glycol mixed. We were very happy with this project.Everything ran well, maintaining the areas at the 3 degree set point. So happy was the client, that they asked us back. A great result all round.