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Compressor design challenges for mobile applications
By Eamonn Ryan Compressors form the backbone of refrigeration systems, converting electrical or mechanical energy into the compression of refrigerant to maintain desired temperatures. While the principles remain consistent across…
Introduction to mobile and stationary refrigeration systems
By Eamonn Ryan Refrigeration and air conditioning are vital for both commercial and industrial applications, ensuring that perishable goods are preserved and indoor environments remain comfortable. On a recent episode…
Record lemon volumes put SA’s cold chain to the test
By Eamonn Ryan For the reefer shipping and port logistics sector, the oversized 2025 citrus volumes meant extended vessel working hours and stretched cold-store capacity – a development that underlines…
Clay ‘cooling hives’ in Kenya – simple evaporative fridges from terracotta
By Eamonn Ryan Across many parts of Africa (and elsewhere), families and small farms are reviving an ancient, extremely low-cost way to keep perishable food cooler for longer: porous clay…
Harnessing Africa’s sunshine for a new energy era
By Paul Matthew, Global Cold Chain Alliance director for Africa As we look at 2026, energy strategy remains key for cold chain businesses throughout Africa. Post Views: 375
Rethinking learnerships from compliance to business value
By Daniel Orelowitz, MD at Training Force Many South African companies still view learnerships and skills development programmes as administrative hurdles. Post Views: 241