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Are You Due to Upgrade Your Industrial Refrigeration Systems?

Thursday, October 24th, 2024

Maintaining the quality and value of manufactured and stored goods within industrial facilities and warehouses requires top technology and well-run systems. When an industrial refrigeration system becomes outdated, operators and building managers risk spoiling their products and falling behind. By inspecting and upgrading industrial refrigeration systems and controls, manufacturers and industrial warehouses can keep their operations under control and maximize efficiency. 

SIGNS OF OUTDATED REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

If a refrigeration control system uses obsolete parts, then fixing or replacing the components becomes increasingly difficult and costly. Older industrial refrigeration systems tend to require more energy to operate, which leads to higher energy costs and demands on the equipment. If you notice increased bills over time, consider upgrading the refrigeration system and controls with more energy efficient solutions. Additionally, more frequent maintenance and repairs on industrial refrigeration equipment tends to indicate you’re due for an upgrade. Updating the systems can prevent excessive costs down the line. 

BENEFITS OF UPGRADED REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

By investing in a new refrigeration control system, industrial warehouses and manufacturing facilities can enhance the efficiency and production of their operations. Modern refrigeration control systems can be integrated with the entire facility, giving you greater control of the building and operating systems. Custom Refrigeration-IQ™ controls can meet the specific requirements of individual facilities, providing automation solutions and smart controls that increase energy efficiency, allow building technology to work together, and reduce maintenance costs.

UPGRADE YOUR REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

Refrigeration-IQ™ controls from Egan Company feature a host of benefits, including control optimization for energy and water consumption savings, load sharing configurations to prolong equipment life, and intuitive interface for streamlined operations. The user-friendly software is custom-designed based on your facility’s needs, then integrated into a control panel built in our 25,000 square foot UL 508A Panel Shop in Champlin, Minn. 

When it’s time to upgrade your refrigeration system, consider how Egan’s Refrigeration-IQ™ controls can help optimize your facility and improve the way you control your systems. Get in touch with our refrigeration experts and system integrators to learn more. 

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Improve Energy Efficiency in Your Refrigeration Systems

Monday, September 16th, 2024

The energy used to operate industrial refrigeration systems account for approximately 5.7% of the total industrial energy consumption in the United States according to the U.S. Department of Energy. Industrial facilities require significant energy demands, which can affect the costs of running the facility, as well as impacting the carbon footprint of the company. When it comes to refrigeration systems, maintaining peak performance is critical to ensure the quality and efficiency of the products and goods being held within the facility, and energy efficiency may not be at the top of mind for system operators. However, implementing energy efficiency strategies can reduce operating costs, improve the carbon footprint of the facility, and optimize the way the systems are run. 

IDENTIFY INEFFICIENCIES WITH ENERGY AUDITS

Conducting regular energy audits can help identify areas within your facility that can be upgraded. Analyzing your refrigeration system’s patterns, energy consumption, and overall operational health is the first step to enhancing the way the system is run. Working with Egan’s industrial refrigeration experts and UL 508A Panel Shop ensures that nothing is missed in a system audit, and can help establish plans to improve the energy efficiency within your facility. 

UPGRADE TO ENERGY-EFFICIENT EQUIPMENT

Once energy efficiency opportunities have been identified through an energy audit, consider upgrading your equipment to maximize the efficiency within your facility. Newer refrigeration systems are designed to consume less energy while delivering optimal performance, resulting in significant cost savings over time. Energy efficient industrial refrigeration systems are becoming industry standard and operate at the same or better performance than older equipment. With increased performance at reduced operating costs, energy efficient industrial refrigeration systems can make a significant difference in the way facilities are run.

IMPLEMENT SMART CONTROLS AND AUTOMATION

Whether you are updating legacy systems, overhauling your entire refrigeration systems, or are looking for small upgrades to improve efficiency, smart controls and system automation technology can help. Custom refrigeration controls, like Egan’s Refrigeration-IQTM, enable operators to monitor and adjust energy consumption in real-time, improving the energy consumption of the system without compromising performance. Additionally, automation can integrate within your facility to adjust throughout the day. Configuring day/night settings, defrost cycles, and other adjustments can improve the way your system runs. Rather than equipment running at full capacity 24/7, automatically adjusting the settings can optimize the way the whole facility works. 

IMPROVE YOUR FACILITY’S REFRIGERATION OPERATIONS

Prioritizing energy efficiency not only benefits the bottom line but also contributes to a more environmentally friendly operation. Facility operators can configure custom settings based on their specific needs and system requirements, so the refrigeration equipment utilizes only the energy necessary to ensure product quality and safety. 

Find industrial refrigeration solutions that work for you with Refrigeration-IQTM controls from Egan Company. Our UL 508A Panel Shop in Champlin, Minn. can design and manufacture custom control panels that meet your needs. From system design to project commissioning, our CIRO certified engineers can work with you to improve the energy efficiency within your facility. Get in touch with Egan’s refrigeration experts to learn how to maximize the performance of your industrial refrigeration system.

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How Remote Access Can Decrease Refrigeration Systems Downtime

Tuesday, August 6th, 2024

In fast-paced industries that require reliable refrigeration system operations, maintaining uptime is crucial. When unexpected issues arise, identifying and troubleshooting the problem quickly can keep your business up and running with minimal downtime or disruptions. Every moment counts, which is why remote access and technology for industrial refrigeration control systems can help reduce downtime and provide greater control over your facility. 

ENHANCED MONITORING AND TROUBLESHOOTING

With remote access capabilities integrated within your refrigeration control systems, overseeing your equipment and facility is easy, intuitive, and allows for greater oversight into how your equipment is running. Remote monitoring technology gives users real-time insights and updates into their refrigeration systems, regardless of physical location. This allows facility managers and technicians to quickly and easily identify potential issues, diagnose problems, and begin repairs and adjustments without delays. 

Regular maintenance and equipment inspections can extend the life of your equipment. Remote access refrigeration controls improves the efficiency of regular equipment maintenance, by providing technicians regular access to the status of your system. By working around physical barriers of travel and timely inspections in-person, remote refrigeration controls allow service techs to remotely monitor the status of the refrigeration systems and identify maintenance needs or potential problems more regularly than if they had to visit your facility. Implementing a regular refrigeration maintenance program can help maximize the uptime and lifespan of your equipment, helping to avoid costly emergency repairs. 

ALARMS AND NOTIFICATIONS

Built-in alarm systems alert users of any malfunctions within their refrigeration equipment. From leak detection to emergency notifications, alarm systems can help notify operators about their refrigeration controls and help get ahead to reduce unexpected downtime. With remote access, authorized team members can receive instant notifications and respond promptly to alarms. Troubleshooting emergency situations with refrigeration equipment can be expedited thanks to remote access and alarm capabilities. 

KEEP YOUR REFRIGERATION SYSTEM RUNNING

Incorporate remote access capabilities into your refrigeration control systems and decrease downtime in your facility. With greater oversight, monitoring, troubleshooting, and alarm features, facility managers and technicians can achieve more control and uptime for their refrigeration systems. Embrace remote refrigeration controls and optimize the performance and reliability of your new or legacy systems. Egan Company can help design, build, install, and maintain your industrial refrigeration systems with our Refrigeration-IQ™ controls. Connect with our team today to learn more. 

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Why Consider Egan’s Refrigeration-IQ™ Controls?

Friday, January 28th, 2022

It’s time to streamline your industrial refrigeration process – where should you turn? Egan Company is your resource in designing, installing, and maintaining your next ammonia controls project. 

WHAT IS REFRIGERATION-IQ™?

Most are familiar with ammonia, the naturally occurring gas combination of nitrogen and hydrogen. Similar to other natural refrigerants (for example: water), ammonia is readily available and harmless to the environment, providing a major advantage in the industrial refrigeration arena. 

The refrigeration process itself looks the same here, simply using ammonia as the refrigerant. Thus, ammonia refrigeration presents an industrial grade option to cool large-scale systems within a variety of facilities,  such as food and beverage processing, cold storage warehouses, or industrial operation. 

WHY CHOOSE REFRIGERATION-IQ™?

Choosing custom refrigeration controls for your industrial application is not only cost-effective, it’s energy efficient and environmentally conscious (with a global warming and ozone depletion potential of zero). 

If your facility utilizes an industrial refrigeration system, upgrading to one of Egan Company’s Refrigeration-IQ™ control systems will increase your efficiency while decreasing the energy costs associated with commercial refrigeration. Our certified engineers will customize your system to fulfill your specific needs.

SYSTEM FEATURES OF REFRIGERATION-IQ™ SYSTEMS DESIGNED BY EGAN: 

  • Custom control panels fabricated in Egan’s UL 508A Panel Shop
  • A non-proprietary software solution featuring Rockwell hardware and software platforms
  • Control optimization that provides energy and water consumption savings
  • Load sharing
  • Intuitive compressor, condenser, and evaporative defrost sequencing matrices
  • Winter/summer and daytime/nighttime sequence settings
  • Trending and reporting
  • Remote access and monitoring
  • Leak detection
  • Alarming
  • Routine maintenance scheduling
  • System view at a glance

View our latest featured industrial refrigeration controls project!

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