Glossary Term: Equipment & Technology

Reusable refrigerant pack containing water, gel, or phase-change material, frozen and used for passive cooling in insulated containers.

Temperature monitoring system using cellular network (2G/3G/4G/5G) to transmit data from refrigerated vehicles or containers to cloud platform in real-time.

Active management of relative humidity in refrigerated spaces to optimize product quality and shelf life.

Reusable container with insulated walls for temperature-controlled transport, ranging from small parcels to large palletized loads.

Network-connected sensor that monitors temperature, humidity, location, or other parameters and transmits data to cloud platform for analysis and alerts.

Cryogenic liquid at -196°C, used for ultra-low temperature applications and rapid freezing.

Multi-Temperature VehicleCategory: Equipment & Technology Definition: Refrigerated transport vehicle with partitioned compartments, each with independent temperature control, allowing simultaneous transport of frozen and chilled products. Configuration: Temperature Ranges: Applications: Retail distribution delivering ice cream, frozen meat, fresh produce, and ambient products in one trip. Food service distribution serving varied product needs. Trade-off: Complexity and cost premium offset by operational efficiency…

Material that absorbs or releases large amounts of latent heat when changing phase (solid to liquid or vice versa) at specific temperature.

Fast-opening/closing door system for cold rooms and loading areas, minimizing infiltration heat load and temperature loss.

Belt or direct-driven piston compressor, most common in small to medium transport refrigeration.
Advantages:: Simple, proven technology, easy to service, good efficiency