Environmental Project, 951 – Comparisons of Energy Consumption for Refrigeration in Supermarkets

Preface

The project described in this report was aimed at devising methods for comparing in a correct way the energy consumption of various refrigeration system lay-out in supermarkets of approximately the same size. Measurements have been performed in four supermarkets.

The project was carried out in collaboration with Danfoss A/S, Findan A/S, ISO A/S, Institute for Product Development, and York Refrigeration A/S. Funding was received from the Danish EPA Program for Cleaner Products.

The conclusion in this report are entirely my responsibility.

Lyngby, 18 March 2004

Hans Jørgen Høgaard Knudsen,
Project leader