What is the difference between a jacketed cold storage and an ordinary cold storage?

There are significant differences between the jacketed cold storage and the ordinary cold storage in design and function. The following is a specific point representation and summary:

1. Structure and principle

Jacketed cold storage:

Structure: Add an inner jacket structure to the enclosure structure of a conventional cold storage, and load cooling equipment inside the jacket.

Principle: The cold air generated by the refrigeration system circulates in the jacket to form a “refrigeration air belt”, which on the one hand takes away the heat transmitted from the outer structure, and on the other hand ensures the temperature inside the warehouse is stable and reduces the loss of cold.

Ordinary cold storage:

Structure: It has a basic enclosure structure and refrigeration system, but no jacket structure.

Principle: The interior of the cold storage is directly cooled by the refrigeration system to maintain a stable low-temperature environment.

2. Features and applicable scenarios

Jacketed cold storage:

Features: The temperature inside the warehouse is stable and uniform, the external environment has little interference with the cold storage, it is economical and durable, and the construction period is short.

Applicable scenarios: suitable for transforming traditional cold storage into atmosphere-controlled fresh-keeping cold storage, especially for agricultural products such as fruits and vegetables with high fresh-keeping requirements.

Ordinary cold storage:

Features: stable temperature, low maintenance cost, large capacity, easy maintenance.

Applicable scenarios: suitable for storing inventory with high storage temperature and fresh products with long shelf life, such as meat, bread, dairy products, cakes, etc.

3. Cost and maintenance

Jacketed cold storage:

Cost: relatively high because of the addition of jacket structure and related equipment.

Maintenance: The airtight material needs to be replaced regularly to ensure the stability of the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the warehouse.

Ordinary cold storage:

Cost: relatively low, simple structure.

Maintenance: low daily maintenance cost, and relatively convenient maintenance.

4. Summary

Jacketed cold storage and ordinary cold storage have significant differences in structure, principle, characteristics and applicable scenarios. The jacketed cold storage achieves stable and uniform temperature in the storage through the jacket structure and internal circulating cold air, which is suitable for agricultural products with high requirements for freshness; while ordinary cold storage has basic refrigeration and insulation functions, which is suitable for storing various fresh products. In terms of cost and maintenance, the jacketed cold storage is relatively high, but it can provide a more stable and uniform low-temperature environment.

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