By Eamonn Ryan
In part two, we explore what this shift toward dispatchable renewable energy means for Africa’s cold chain, HVAC systems and temperature-controlled industries.
Read More »Solar-plus-storage economics reach a tipping point
By Eamonn Ryan
Falling solar and battery costs are no longer just transforming how electricity is priced in Africa – they are increasingly reshaping how reliable power is procured, delivered and used, with major implications for energy-dependent sectors such as cold storage, food logistics, pharmaceuticals and HVAC systems. This is part one of a two-part series.
Read More »Falling solar and storage costs reshape power procurement – and Africa’s cold chain
By Eamonn Ryan
At a SAIRAC Cape Town Centre TechTalk, Marius la Grange – general manager of Thermocoil Cape Town and a past SAIRAC president – took delegates through the fine art of choosing the right evaporator. This is part three of a three-part series.
By Eamonn Ryan
The recent episode of Taking the Temperature on HVACR featuring Jamie Kitchen, Jörg Saar, and John Broughton offered a comprehensive exploration of mobile and stationary refrigeration systems. Listeners gained insight into system design, compressor engineering, component selection and cold chain management. This is part seven of a seven-part series.
Read More »Key takeaways and best practices for mobile and stationary refrigeration
By Eamonn Ryan
At a SAIRAC Cape Town Centre TechTalk, Marius la Grange – general manager of Thermocoil Cape Town and a past SAIRAC president – took delegates through the fine art of choosing the right evaporator. This is part two of a three-part series.
By Eamonn Ryan
Mobile refrigeration plays a critical role in global cold chain logistics, enabling the safe transport of perishable goods across trucks, ships and buses. In Taking the Temperature on HVACR, host Jamie Kitchen and experts Jörg Saar and John Broughton detailed the unique challenges faced by mobile refrigeration systems in maintaining product quality. This is part six of a seven-part series.
Read More »Cold chain logistics and mobile refrigeration applications
By Eamonn Ryan
At a SAIRAC Cape Town Centre TechTalk, Marius la Grange – general manager of Thermocoil Cape Town and a past SAIRAC president – took delegates through the fine art of choosing the right evaporator. This is part one of a three-part series.
By Eamonn Ryan
Compressors are the heart of any refrigeration system, and in mobile applications, they face unique challenges that directly impact longevity and maintenance. On a recent episode of Taking the Temperature on HVACR, host Jamie Kitchen, with guests Jörg Saar and John Broughton, explored the practical aspects of compressor maintenance in mobile refrigeration systems. This is part five of a seven-part series.
Read More »Practical maintenance and longevity of mobile compressors
By Eamonn Ryan
Mobile refrigeration systems are a complex integration of compressors, evaporators, condensers, piping and various control devices. In the latest episode of Taking the Temperature on HVACR, Jamie Kitchen hosted experts Jörg Saar and John Broughton to explore how internal components and connection types differ from stationary systems. This is part four of a seven-part series.
Read More »Internal components and connections in mobile refrigeration
By Eamonn Ryan
Mobile refrigeration systems require reliable power sources, which can vary widely depending on the vehicle type and operational requirements. In a recent episode of Taking the Temperature on HVACR, Jamie Kitchen, with experts Jörg Saar and John Broughton, explored how power solutions differ for trucks, buses and ships. This is part three of a seven-part series.