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100 % reliable and at the forefront
of technology: Frigo-Consulting LTD.
Are you seeking a competent and reliable partner in
Frigo-Consulting Ltd. has sites in Bern (headquarters),
the area of refrigeration and energy technology who
Dietikon (Zurich) and Crissier (Lausanne). Our highly
can support you throughout the entire life cycle of your
successful company executes a wide range of projects
refrigeration system, from engineering and implemen-
for renowned clients and employs more than 20 quali-
tation, to training and commissioning, right through
fied specialists, each with exceptional ability, specific
to the end of its warranty period? Then you‘ve come to
expertise and longstanding experience. And all this
the right place. Frigo-Consulting Ltd. is Switzerland‘s
since 1988.
leading independent engineering company for refrigeration technology – and a global leader in CO 2 technology. In addition to supporting you as a consultant, we
represent your interests and deal with authorities and
refrigeration companies (suppliers) as a client representative.
Our most valuable asset:
our independence.
Competent engineering
reduces your costs
Throughout the sector, engineers working for refrigeration companies are developing appropriate solutions
Refrigeration technology is a highly sophisticated
to meet their customers‘ requirements. Although this
field that requires its professionals to have a profound
service is usually offered free of charge, it will often
level of specific expertise. Refrigeration technology is
be incorporated in the refrigeration unit‘s sales price.
therefore a matter of absolute trust. If you invest in a
What‘s more, non-neutral sales engineers have an ob-
refrigeration system, you should have the confidence of
ligation towards their employers, who in turn are bound
knowing that it has been correctly installed. More than
to their suppliers. The engineers at Frigo-Consulting Ltd.
20 years of experience has taught us: trying to avoid
are completely independent. As a result, they have
certain project engineering expenses and only bud-
much more leeway to develop creative, innovative and
geting for the purchase price of the product is never
sustainable solutions.
worthwhile. Improper engineering and poor quality will
eventually expose you to higher operating and maintenance costs. You can therefore protect your investments by sourcing an independent solution that has
been tailored to your specific requirements.
We‘ll find the perfect supplier
for you. With complete freedom
of choice.
«Frigo-Consulting Ltd. not only supports us during the
As an engineering company with no affiliation to spe-
working relationship provides the basis for enhancing
cific products or services, we are well acquainted with
our systems and markets on an ongoing basis. One
the entire range of available technologies and with the
of Frigo-Consulting Ltd.‘s main strengths is its highly
market for components and systems. This comprehen-
competent workforce – the company‘s staff consistent-
sive overview of the market enables us to offer you the
ly meet our high expectations with regard to quality,
best, most cost-effective and most efficient solution.
deadlines and costs.»
Our independence also benefits us during the enginee-
Gregor Bärtschi,
ring of our clients‘ refrigeration systems, as we have no
Head Construction & Real Estate,
obligations when it comes to allocating work: all third-
transGourmet Schweiz AG
party suppliers operate on a level playing field.
engineering and implementation stages of all refrigeration systems, but also during their operation. This close
Multiple tasks, one partner.
A partner you can rely on.
We draw our vast experience from intensive collabora-
• Incorporating the refrigeration systems into the
tions with renowned clients. And we continuously put
energy concept
our knowledge to the test during live projects – another
• Creating plans and documentation for tenders
reason why we keep a close eye on developments within
• Systematically comparing bids
the market. We undertake regular business trips, both
• Risk analysis
in Switzerland and abroad, to view interesting new
• … etc.
refrigeration projects. And together with our clients,
we attend international trade fairs for refrigeration and
Life Cycle Cost
energy technology.
Today, life cycle costs and CO2 emissions are the main
Engineering
assessment criteria for refrigeration systems. By applying methods such as Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)
• Concept engineering and troubleshooting
and eco-efficiency analysis, we develop the basic
• Determining the energy, service and media
principles and decision criteria for selecting forward-
requirements
looking, sustainable refrigeration systems.
• Coordinating the refrigeration with the other HVAC building installations
Implementation & commissioning
Management
• Creating implementation plans
• Maintenance support
• Construction management; monitoring and
• Remote diagnosis and remote supervision
coordinating the work on the construction site
• Optimisation according to target energy values
• Cost and deadline monitoring
• HACCP quality assurance: in order to become
• Checking technical safety and assured
certified according to the ISO9001/EN29001 quality
performance characteristics
assurance standard, retailers must prove that
• Formulating refurbishment proposals for existing
the refrigeration temperature remains constant
systems
throughout the entire cold chain, from the production
• Safety measures
of the goods, right through to the point of sale.
• Commissioning of systems
At Frigo-Consulting Ltd., we therefore place equal
• Acquiring and evaluating measurement data
importance on operational reliability and immediate
service support in the event of disruption.
We recognise trends before they become fashion. By constantly pushing
the boundaries.
Quite simply, we are interested in all things related to
refrigeration and refrigeration technology. It therefore
Industrial refrigeration
• Food production (meat, dairy, baked goods, etc.)
comes as no surprise that we are the only engineering
• Beverage production
company in Switzerland to operate its own research
• Logistics and distribution centres
and development department. At Frigo-Consulting Ltd.,
• Process refrigeration
we strive to be at the cutting edge. We wish to contri-
• Chillers
bute towards the development of new technologies.
• Ice production
We redefine state-of-the-art technology, if required.
• Heat pumps
And we wish to offer each of our customers a solution
that sets new standards in efficiency, effectiveness and
sustainability. These aspirations are one of the main
General
• Optimising existing refrigeration systems
reasons why Frigo-Consulting Ltd. has a broad range of
• Risk analysis
integrated skills that can be applied in many different
• Personnel training
areas.
• Maintenance support
Commercial refrigeration
• Supermarkets
• Cash & carry
• Consumer markets
• Hotels and restaurants
• Standardisation
A new dimension of
waste heat recovery
With an adsorption cooling system, the waste heat from
Waste heat for space heating
Electrical energy
a transcritical CO2 refrigeration system is converted
into cooling energy that is used to optimise its pro-
CO2 refrigeration
system
cess by reducing the load and thereby saving electrical
energy. Excess waste heat is particularly prominent if
the external temperature is high – in conjunction with
Waste heat
Waste heat
Refrigeration
Refrigeration
Adsorption
refrigeration system
the adsorption refrigeration system, this heat enables
significant energy savings to be made.
Main gascooler
An absolute world first
Expansioncompression
machine
In collaboration with the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, Frigo-Consulting Ltd. implemented a transcritical
CO2 refrigeration system with integrated expansioncompression machine at the Prodega Cash and Carry
Intercooler
in Basel. The expansion-compression machine in this
system – the world‘s first application in the field – uses
the high pressure differences that occur during the
Receiver
refrigeration process to simultaneously pressurize the
refrigerant and unload the compressors. This then has
the effect of significantly reducing energy consumption.
Compressors
Evaporators
Always one step ahead
«Frigo-Consulting Ltd. is our preferred consultant – in
Frigo-Consulting Ltd. commissioned the first CO2
our experience, they complete all tasks in a highly
refrigeration system with parallel compression
competent and conscientious manner. The meticulously
back in 2008. It allows energy consumption to be redu-
performed acceptance procedures reduce our main-
ced considerably, as not all of the compressors have to
tenance costs as the principal and also ensure a high
generate the maximum rise in pressure. The positive
standard of safety during the operation of the refrigera-
experiences of using the system confirm that our
tion systems. In the area of CO2, Frigo-Consulting Ltd. is
pioneering work has taken us an important step for-
a global leader.»
ward in the terms of energy efficiency.
Walter Baumann,
Head of Construction & Real Estate, Migros Lucerne
Talking about sustainable solutions
is one thing. Implementing them
is another.
Carbon dioxide as a refrigerant
Frigo-Consulting Ltd. recognised the benefits of CO2
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a natural substance and thus
technology at a very early stage and made a decisive
a part of our everyday life. We begin breathing CO 2 as
contribution towards establishing this type of refrigera-
soon as we are born. And many of us absorb it regu-
tion. The first subcritical CO2 refrigeration system to be
larly in the form of carbonic acid, such as that found in
planned by Frigo-Consulting Ltd. went into operation
mineral water. The obvious benefits of CO2 as a refrige-
in 2003. The first transcritical system followed shortly
rant were known as far back as the 19th century, when
afterwards in 2006. Since then, we have created more
it was first used for this purpose. In the 20th century,
than 200 subcritical and transcritical refrigeration sys-
CO2 was replaced by synthetic refrigerants. It wasn‘t
tems. These include the first system with parallel com-
until the 21st century – when the fatal effects of syn-
pression, the world‘s first system to have an integrated
thetic refrigerants on the environment became known
expansion-compression machine and the first CO 2
– that carbon dioxide experienced a sudden renaissance
system using waste heat to drive an adsorption chiller.
as a refrigerant that can be obtained naturally at any
time. Modern CO2 refrigeration systems are defined by
their energy-efficiency and extreme eco-friendliness
during operation. The ever-increasing demand for these systems is proof of their widespread acceptance.
Even the most experienced professionals never fail
«Due to its capabilities and the high quality of its work,
to be impressed by the pioneering work performed
this independent engineering company has become our
by Frigo-Consulting Ltd.‘s R&D staff on all matters
trusted partner for refrigeration technology. A highly-
relating to CO2. And our efforts are helping this pionee-
skilled crew handles our projects quickly and efficiently
ring technology to become even more energy efficient.
and answers our questions in a reliable and technically
You, too, should make the most of the benefits offered
precise way. This company speaks our language, under-
by sustainable CO2 technology and the globally unique
stands our concerns and never fails to impress us with
expertise of Frigo-Consulting Ltd.
its valuable new ideas.»
Thomas Häring,
Total Store, Head Energy & Technology, Coop
Frigo-Consulting Ltd.
Office Zurich:
Office Lausanne:
Feldstrasse 30
P.O. Box
CH-3073 Guemligen Bern / Switzerland
Phone +41 31 996 48 48
info@frigoconsulting.ch
Lerzenstrasse 8
P.O. Box
CH-8953 Dietikon 1
Phone +41 44 732 46 46
info.zh@frigoconsulting.ch
Chemin de la Colice 4
P.O. Box
CH-1023 Crissier
Phone +41 21 633 44 66
info.sr@frigoconsulting.ch
Refrigeration Consulting & Engineering
Ausgabe März 2011
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www.frigoconsulting.com