Glossary Term: Equipment & Technology

High-velocity air stream across a doorway or opening that creates an invisible barrier, reducing warm air infiltration into cold spaces during door openings.

Transport refrigeration units powered by rechargeable batteries instead of diesel engines or direct vehicle electrical systems.

High-capacity cooling equipment that rapidly reduces product temperature from cooking or processing temperature to chilled or frozen temperature.

Industrial freezing equipment using very low temperatures (-30°C to -40°C) and high airflow velocity (3-6 m/s) to freeze products rapidly.

Wireless temperature sensor that transmits data via Bluetooth to smartphones, tablets, or gateway devices for monitoring and logging.

High-speed rotating impeller, used in very large cold storage facilities (500+ kW).
Advantages:: Very high capacity, efficient at large scale

Temperature monitoring system where data from sensors is transmitted to cloud servers via cellular/internet connection, accessible from any device with internet access.

Definition: The complete lifespan of cold chain equipment from manufacturing through installation, operation, maintenance, and end-of-life disposal or recycling. Includes environmental impact considerations at each stage. Why It Matters: Total environmental impact includes more than operational emissions. Lifecycle thinking informs procurement decisions. Regulatory requirements for refrigerant recovery at end-of-life. Sustainability reporting increasingly includes Scope 3 emissions. Lifecycle Stages:– Manufacturing: Materials,…

Passive cooling system using eutectic plates that are pre-frozen and provide cooling through phase-change melting process. No engine power or fuel required during operation.

Insulated enclosure with refrigeration equipment for storing temperature-sensitive products. Ranges from small walk-in coolers to large warehouse-scale facilities.