Impact of Refrigeration System Commissioning on Energy Usage and System Reliability

There is growing pressure on installation contractors to get refrigeration systems up and running with as little on-site work to keep projects within budget. Unfortunately, this trend can result in systems that meet the immediate need to keep the product cold but are not optimized to minimize life cycle operating costs, including energy usage and maintenance.  An installation plan that includes measures to correctly setup the refrigeration system can result in both significant energy savings as well as superior reliability.  This discussion will focus on several high priority areas that have historically proven to provide the most benefit.