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Heat treatment unit for removing pests
DEBUGGER

Bedbugs: Way of life, distribution and control

A topic that everyone is currently talking about: Cimex lectularius, colloquially better known as bedbugs. These are parasitic insects that feed on human blood. In many parts of the world, bedbugs have become a growing threat – a rapid spread can be observed not only in France at present.

“Electrolysis made in Baden-Württemberg” research project
STANDARDFRIGOR

Electrolysers – the climate-neutral technology of the future

Green hydrogen is becoming increasingly significant in the field of renewable energy. A recent study by the management consultancy Roland Berger, for example, predicts that European demand for hydrogen will be around 45 million tonnes by 2050.

Lösungen für Batterieraumkühlung
STANDARDFRIGOR

Why powerful cooling is essential in battery containers

The share of electricity generated from renewable resources is growing steadily - especially in the European Union. However, since sun and wind are not permanently available, the challenge lies in balancing out the natural fluctuations in electricity output. The remedy is connected batteries with associated cooling.

Water-cooled chillers for heavy industry
STANDARDFRIGOR

Requirements for water-cooled chillers for use in heavy industry

Due to advances in automation and constant increases in computing power, proper cooling of electrical systems is critical for reliable 24/7 operation. For this purpose, heavy industries can benefit from a coolant that they already use in large quantities – river or brackish water.

Mobile snow cooling unit, easy to transport
STANDARDFRIGOR

Reduce the need for artificial snowmaking with snow cooling units

Artificial snow sysems secure economic viability in many ski regions. At the same time, they attract criticism due to their high water and energy requirements. Snow cooling units offer operators the chance to reduce their artificial snow requirements while saving costs and resources.

Air purifiers contribute to improving the air hygiene in rooms.
STANDARDFRIGOR

How air purifiers can contribute to improving health protection

The question of whether or not mobile air purifiers reduce the risk of viral disease and can help to improve health protection can be answered with a ‘yes’. That is what the current study by the Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics at Universität der Bundeswehr München has found.

Clean the air in work, office, and conference rooms
STANDARDFRIGOR

Why room air hygiene should also be given priority after Corona

The Corona pandemic has abruptly brought home to us how air in indoor spaces is often contaminated and dangerous to health. Air purifiers protect us from viruses, fine dust, mould spores and other airborne contaminants that will continue to affect our health and well-being after the current pandemic has been contained.

Air purifier equipped with HEPA filter
STANDARDFRIGOR

HEPA Filters: Using physical tricks to capture particles

HEPA filters are among the most efficient mechanical filters and remove up to 99.995% of contaminants from the air. They rely on the movement characteristics of different small particles to do so. Based on standardised filter classes, inefficient HEPA filters are easily distinguished from HEPA filters that are actually effective.

Crane cooling to protect the electronics
STANDARDFRIGOR

Correctly positioned air purifiers complement regular airing

The viral load of indoor air can be significantly reduced by regular airing combined with the use of air purifiers. These also make it possible to remove coronaviruses, fine dusts, and bacteria, even in rooms without windows, and in crane driver cabs. In order to achieve an even distribution of purified air, some rules should be observed when setting up an air filter device.

Supplier of air filtration units
STANDARDFRIGOR

Powerful, thorough, quiet: How do air purifiers work?

The filter and fan of an air purifier determine the type and quantity of pollutants it can remove from the room air. Other features such as noise emissions provide information about the locations for which an air filter device is suitable.

Air purifiers are useful everywhere where ventilation is difficult
STANDARDFRIGOR

Why winter is favourable to coronavirus and weakens the immune system

Many types of viruses thrive in favourable conditions in winter. They can survive for long periods in the dry, cold air, and people spend more time indoors. On the other hand, our immune system weakens due to the dry air and lack of sunshine. This combination makes coronavirus and other pathogens more dangerous in winter than in summer. However, humidifiers and air purifiers can help to keep us healthy throughout the cold months.

Heat treatment unit for removing pests
DEBUGGER

Deadly for pests, harmless to humans and the environment

While pests in private households are often only seen as a nuisance, an infestation can have serious consequences for companies. Sectors such as the food-processing industry, mills, bakeries and the hotel industry therefore rely on effective control measures. Heat treatment is a form of ecological pest control that does not use insecticides and makes use of biological protein coagulation.

Pest control method against flour moths
DEBUGGER

Ensuring food hygiene without insecticides

Food-processing factories have to meet the highest hygiene requirements, but are also an ideal habitat for storage pests. An infestation can have serious consequences for companies, up to and including the closure of operations. Heat treatment is particularly suitable for the food-processing industry, bakeries and mills, as it is a chemical- and residue-free process. Hotels also use heat treatment to combat bedbugs.

Insect heat treatment for removing bed bugs from hotel mattresses
DEBUGGER

Keeping a watch-out for bedbugs so that your guests will not need to

In tourist accommodation such as hotels, youth hostels, or holiday homes, pests come and go with the guests too. In particular, bedbugs spread quickly in such places, and annoy guests in the long term. Using thermal pest control to treat a room is suitable for hotels, as it does not use insecticides and guests in other rooms are not disturbed.

Insect heat treatment in food processing
DEBUGGER

Performing heat treatment while protecting material

Hours of exposure to heat reliably kills storage and food pests, but also puts a strain on the rooms being treated. If performed correctly, however, heat treatment is possible without any damage to the building. Preparing the room also ensures that the entire pest population is killed off without damaging any objects.

Hay drying guaranteeing good hay quality
AGRIFRIGOR™

How hay quality affects animal health

Anyone who keeps farm animals knows the relationship between good hay and general animal health. Good hay stimulates ruminant animals, e.g., cows and goats to ruminate. It promotes grazing behaviour with the rumen, prevents metabolic diseases, and has a positive effect on milk yield and quality.

Hay drying and haymaking
AGRIFRIGOR™

Quality in quantity – professional hay and plant drying

Good hay quality is no coincidence, rather it comes from making the right decisions. There are clear definitions and guidelines that go into evaluating hay quality. We cannot influence weather conditions, so the use of a technical hay drying plant is nowadays indispensable for a high quality hay yield.

Correct design of hay boxes for machine hay drying
AGRIFRIGOR™

Designed to meet requirements as the basis for economical hay drying

Hay drying plants can be integrated into new buildings as well as into existing barns. In order for farmers to fully exploit the advantages of effective and at the same time energy-efficient hay drying, numerous individual factors must be taken into account when designing the plant.

Hay drying for better planning reliability and quality assurance
AGRIFRIGOR™

Technical hay drying and its advantages

Better planning and quality assurance, more flexibility, independence from weather conditions, less risk of fire, and increased profitability: There are numerous reasons why farmers and operating companies invest in ultra-modern technical hay drying plants, with heat pump, and air dehumidifier.

The advantages offered by crane cooling
CRANEFRIGOR™

Planning, installation and maintenance of crane air conditioning units

Careful planning creates the basis for a crane air-conditioning unit that meets the application-specific requirements in the best possible way. A predictive installation and regular maintenance ensure that the air conditioning unit cools, heats, dehumidifies and filters reliably even under extreme conditions.

Crane cooling units must withstand high temperature applications
CRANEFRIGOR™

Industry specific requirements for crane air conditioning units

Crane air conditioning units are used in a wide range of industries that have a variety of requirements in terms of functionality and resistance to environmental influences. Design adaptations ensure that the units function reliably even in challenging environments.

Crane cooling units for extreme requirements
CRANEFRIGOR™

Functionality and design of crane air conditioning units

Safety refrigerants are used in crane air conditioning units to ensure safe operation. Additional components expand the air conditioning systems, e.g. with heating and filter functions. Despite their basically similar design, crane air conditioning units can be divided into compact and split units.

Successful cooling strategy for grain, whole grain rice, and white rice
GRANIFRIGOR™

Combining grain coolers for a flexible solution

Operators of a grain storage facility with a capacity of 76.000 tonnes are looking for a cooling solution that works independently from the weather. A combination of one permanently installed central GRANIFRIGOR™ cooler and two mobile units proves to be a flexible solution that meets all requirements.

For conserving grain independent of the weather
GRANIFRIGOR™

Safe storage conditions no matter the weather

A storage facility from the 1970s was designed for ambient ventilation. The switch to a GRANIFRIGOR™ KK 280 AHY allows for precise cooling in all weather conditions. The new cooling solution also eliminates silo condensation problems and prolongs the storage duration of malting barley.

Installing, configuring, and operating a grain cooling unit
GRANIFRIGOR™

Commissioning and maintenance of grain cooling devices

With the new fully automated controller from FrigorTec, the grain cooling unit operates fully automatically. In addition to correct commissioning and settings, careful maintenance is essential for the best possible cooling performance. We describe these and other aspects clearly in our videos.

Grain cooling units are economical
GRANIFRIGOR™

Economical introduction and operation of grain cooling

Cooling preservation prevents loss of mass through cellular respiration, damage from insect activity and the development of secondary fungi (storage fungi) and the resulting mycotoxins.

Protect grain against fungi and pests
GRANIFRIGOR™

How you protect your grain from fungi and pests

The infestation of the grain with pests and the development of secondary fungi must be prevented. It is therefore all the more important to create suboptimal conditions for insect pests and moulds during storage, thereby reducing the risk of spoiling of the grain to a minimum.

What you need to keep in mind for setting up grain cooling units
GRANIFRIGOR™

The best cooling strategy for your grain storage method

Grain can be cold-stored in both floor-level stores and silos. However cooling of the loose grain requires professional air distribution. The grain cooler must also be selected according to requirements. The fully automated control then frees up time for other activities.

Technical and functional merits of a grain cooling unit
GRANIFRIGOR™

How grain coolers work

Grain refrigerators extract from grain and its surrounding air what can be dangerous to it: heat and water. Lowering the temperature and humidity protects the harvest even without chemical treatment.

About the importance of high-performance crane air conditioning
CRANEFRIGOR™

When a crane air conditioning unit is necessary

Depending on the location, air pollution and extreme temperatures present challenges for operating personnel and crane electronics. Controlled air-conditioning of crane cabins, electrical rooms, electronic containers and switch cabinets is therefore indispensable in many applications.

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