We can split the refrigerated display cabinets into two types. Remote cabinets have a common central condensing system which supplies several units with the refrigerant. The cabinets have a fixed location and are connected with pipes and wires to the central compressor rack and controller unit.
Plug-in cabinets work like a household fridge and have the compressor, condenser and controller unit built into the cabinet itself; they only need a power supply. Both systems come with several advantages and trade-offs.
- No piping / installation needed
- No machinery room
- Very flflexible layout changes
- Lower system energy consumption
- Low-noise
- Large usable volume for products
- Wide range of multiplexing options
- Open Cabinet de-humidify store climate
- Head rejection in store (bigger air condition needed)
- Less space inside the cabinet
- Regular cleaning of condenser
- Higher energy consumption
- Installation needed
- Fixed installation, not flflexible
Plug-in cabinet with characteristic machine compartment,
which includes compressor, drip water evaporation and condenser.
Remote cabinets connected to the central rack
with the gas cooler