New and Underutilized Technology: Refrigeration Management Systems
The following information outlines key deployment considerations for refrigeration management systems within the Federal sector. This information spans:
Benefits
Refrigeration management systems control temperatures within walk-in coolers and freezers.
Application
Refrigeration management systems are applicable in hospital, school, prison, housing, service, and other buildings with large kitchen facilities.
Key Factors for Deployment
Action must be taken to repair the system when refrigeration failures are identified.
Ranking Criteria
Federal energy savings, cost-effectiveness, and probability of success are ranked 0-5 with 0 representing the lowest ranking and 5 representing the highest ranking. The weighted score is ranked 0-100 with 0 representing the lowest ranking and 100 representing the highest ranking.
| Federal Energy Savings | Cost Effectiveness | Probability of Success | Weighted Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 38 |
Resources
The following resources are available:
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CoolTrol Technology Brief: Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) energy efficient and customer research and development brief.
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Evaluation of an Internet-Based Refrigeration Monitoring and Control System: Southern California Edison technology evaluation report.