After all, what is a refrigerator and what are its functions?
A refrigerator is a piece of technological equipment, domestic or commercial, used to cool and preserve food and other perishable substances, i.e. those that deteriorate over time.
Thus, this device is designed to maintain a low internal temperature, approximately 2°C, in order to slow down bacterial growth and extend the shelf life of food.
With the help of a refrigerator, it is possible to keep food fresh, retaining its quality, taste and nutrient value, safeguarding possible waste and guaranteeing the right conditions for the end consumer.
In practical terms, a refrigerator works to transfer the heat inside the equipment to the outside.
This is why you can feel heat on the side/back of the refrigerator.
What are the main components of a refrigerator?
Refrigeration equipment is made up of various components that ensure the cooling of the products in question. These include the compressor, condenser and evaporator.
Compressor: this is the “heart” of the equipment and plays a crucial role in the refrigeration cycle: it is responsible for extracting the refrigerant from the evaporator (where it is in a gaseous state of low pressure and temperature) and compressing it into a state of high pressure and temperature, known as superheated refrigerant;
Condenser: located in the rear unit of the equipment, the condenser captures the high-pressure, high-temperature refrigerant coming from the compressor, where the heat from the liquid refrigerant is sent to the outside; in other words, the refrigerant changes from a gas to a liquid;
Evaporator: inside the refrigeration equipment, the evaporator ensures that products always remain fresh.
As the physical state of the refrigerant changes from liquid to gas, evaporation makes it possible to cool the surrounding area, providing a suitable storage environment.
FRICON Refrigeration
FRICON has an extensive portfolio of food refrigeration equipment.
All of these FRICON solutions can be found in the various product segments that the company offers to the market: supermarkets, beverages, ice cream and frozen foods, and mobile.
Below is a video about World Refrigeration Day, which is essential for conveying its importance in the organization’s sector of activity.
