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Selecting the correct ambient temperature and its impact on plant performance: Theory vs reality.

Number: 1110

Author(s) : WOOLSTON T.

Summary

This paper explores the challenges of selecting appropriate ambient temperatures in the context of rising global temperatures and analyses the impact on plant performance. The first section examines whether planning for worst-case temperature scenarios is the most effective approach, considering regional variations and future climate projections. The second section investigates plant performance in high ambient temperatures, using real-world data from cold chain facilities and comparing it with theoretical predictions. By reviewing electrical consumption, store temperatures, plant operational conditions and coefficient of performance, the paper identifies deviations between predicted theoretical and actual performance in three key locations including the South West, Midlands, and Scotland. This analysis offers insights into temperature management, energy consumption, and the implications of high ambient temperatures on plant efficiency. 

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  • Original title: Selecting the correct ambient temperature and its impact on plant performance: Theory vs reality.
  • Record ID : 30034170
  • Languages: English
  • Source: 1st IIR International Conference on Refrigeration Adapting to Rising Temperatures
  • Publication date: 2025/08
  • DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18462/iir.adaptation.2024.1110

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