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Shoprite gets ‘green' transport refrigerationThe Shoprite Group is testing a nitrogen-powered transport refrigeration system, ecoFridge, in South Africa before introducing it into its fleet for fresh produce. It offer 100% silent running, uses no HFCs or HCFCs and is already compliant on emissions set for Montreal in 2010 and Kyoto in 2015. Designed and manufactured by in Europe by Ukram Industries, the manufacturer believes it will revolutionise the way the transport world will control the temperature of perishable goods. Advantages
Nitrogen advantages Nitrogen is non-toxic, non-explosive and non-ozone depleting making it safe, clean and green. As a liquid, it is very cold (-196°C) similar to liquid natural gas LNG (-169°C) and is easily pumped and safely handled unlike LNG, which is explosive and must be stored under low pressure in vacuum insulated tanks. The benefit of the new system lies in the life extension for commodities and products as it maintains moisture retention and therefore there is less food wastage. For more product details visit www.ecofridge.com. |