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What is eCube? |
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The eCube consists of a food simulant contained in a doubleskinned
enclosure. The food simulant mimics food temperature
at around 10mm below the surface. It is like having your
thermostat regulating the temperature by the temperature of
the yogurt, instead of the air temperature. Due to its specific
design, the eCube ensures that refrigeration keeps food at the
correct temperature.
When fitted to the thermostat sensor, which controls the
compressor, the eCube significantly reduces the frequency of
the refrigeration cycles as they are now based on food
temperature rather than fluctuating air temperature.
By using the eCube as a cycle control mechanism, refrigeration cycles last longer but can be reduced by as much as 80%.
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For example, a Dairy Case air cycles 3 minutes on, 2 minutes off = 12 cycles per hour. With an
eCube fitted, the cycles change to 8 minutes on, 7 minutes off = 4 cycles per hour. This equates
to a 66.7% reduction in starts.
As the start-up of a refrigerator compressor uses 3 times more power (i.e. start-up 12 amps, run
4 amps) considerable energy savings are achieved. In addition, the more efficient refrigeration
cycle leads to a more efficient unit, which then leads to a colder storage area. Consequently, by
re-adjusting the thermostat back to its normal temperature settings, there are further substantial
energy savings, without compromising food safety and quality.
Here are just some of the reasons to retrofit your refrigeration system with an eCube:
- Significant energy savings (reduced electricity bills and Demand Charges/Climate Change Levy Charges)
- Considerable noise reduction
- Reduced wear and tear on equipment, leading to extended life of equipment;
- Fewer breakdowns
- Fewer sensor failures (as sensors are protected inside the eCube)
- Safer food and less product spoilage
- Reduced environmental pollution
- One-time retrofit product requiring no further attention or maintenance once fitted
- Lower temperatures achieved without heat induced defrost cycles.
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