Supermarket

This project evaluates the energy savings potential of an Internet-Based Refrigeration Monitoring and Control System (IBRMCS) in a typical refrigerated warehouse application within Southern California Edison service territory. The potential...

This controller is an after-market addition to facilities with refrigeration and HVAC loads.  It monitors performance of all major components of the refrigeration system and displays it on a unique...

This report summarizes the installation and assessment of linear lighting systems of Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) at a regional supermarket chain location in Northern California. Relying primarily on field testing,...

This report summarizes the installation and assessment of electronic HID at a regional supermarket chain location in Northern California. Relying primarily on field testing, the project team conducted photometric and...

This report presents laboratory test data investigating the operation of an optical demand defrost system in a medium temperature open vertical refrigerated display case. In open vertical display cases, infiltration...

This technology relies on plastic optical fibers to guide beams of light where the light source is located outside of the refrigerated display case. The fiber optic system is...

This project aims to develop strategies to maximize and accelerate market penetration of efficient consumer electronics. Ultimately, this endeavor will entail building a portfolio of product offerings, ensuring effective delivery...

Food processing facilities often have concurrent needs for chilling and heating water, operations that are generally provided by natural gas fired boilers and electric driven chillers. This study examines ThermoSorbersTM,...

Project Summary: Replacing the fluorescent bulbs that light frozen food and refrigerated cases in supermarkets with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) cuts electrical consumption by nearly half. In this study, 36 five-foot...

The LED consumes 37 watts/door and provides a uniform distribution of light level, and direct light efficiently on the shelf. Additionally, LEDs may have longer life and lower maintenance...