Energy efficiency in refrigerated transport
conference paper
In refrigerated road transport, 10 to 40 `)/0 of the total energy consumption is related to refrigeration. However, energy consumption and energy efficiency of refrigerated transport equipment is rarely mentioned in the discussions about energy saving, potentials in road transport. Two main approaches are discussed.
One approach is tareeted to the potentials of technical improvements of body insulation. refrigeration units and air circulation. Foam insulation is identified as having marginal perspective for improvements: real improvements are expected in the field of novel constructions like vacuum panels. Improvements of conventional vapour compression systems as well as novel cycles are promising.
The other approach deals with reliable and useful information about energy consumption of equipment currently available on the market. A European energy labelling scheme of refrigerated transport equipment is under development at this moment.
One approach is tareeted to the potentials of technical improvements of body insulation. refrigeration units and air circulation. Foam insulation is identified as having marginal perspective for improvements: real improvements are expected in the field of novel constructions like vacuum panels. Improvements of conventional vapour compression systems as well as novel cycles are promising.
The other approach deals with reliable and useful information about energy consumption of equipment currently available on the market. A European energy labelling scheme of refrigerated transport equipment is under development at this moment.
TNO Identifier
256286
Publisher
TNO
Source title
Proceedings of the conference "Refrigerated transport, storage & retail display" (ISSN 0151-1637), Commission D2/3, with D1 (March 29 to April 1, 1998), Cambridge, United Kingdom 1998/2. International Institute of Refrigeration.
Pages
1-11
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