Operation and Maintenance of Refrigeration

General


Proper operation of the refrigeration plant maintains required temperatures and moisture levels. This is automatically controlled in commercial systems. Some attention is occasionally required by the user to readjust temperatures slightly to defrost coils, and to start and stop units when required. Safety controls are set to react as appropriate and protect the equipment from damage in the event of malfunction or component failure. Since system failure can be both expensive and dangerous, particularly where food or other product spoilage is involved, there should also be an on-going, well planned and executed preventive maintenance program.

Links to related topics

Moisture in Refrigeration Systems
Defrosting Refrigeration Systems
Refrigeration Load Considerations