World Refrigeration Day 2023
"We see the focus on next-generation cooling as being in the development of sustainable products that improve efficiency and reduce carbon emissions," said Dirk van Lennep.
By reducing energy demand, we can maximize the effects and reduce the time taken to become fully dependent on renewable energy sources. Therefore, in our ongoing effort to help the UK achieve Net Zero, we strive to deliver new products and services to the cooling industry that will contribute to the next generation of energy efficiency.
Coolblend is our complete range of heat transfer fluids, compressor lubricants, and ancillary products. Working hand in hand, the Coolblend range has been formulated to help cooling systems reduce energy consumption. Our heat transfer fluids deliver market-leading thermal transfer capabilities. The Coolblend OIL range of lubricants, which are compatible with a vast range of existing lubricants, achieve excellent low-temperature viscosity to help prevent oil build up within refrigeration systems. Our Serviceblend range of supplementary products will help cooling systems maintain performance.
"Our Serviceblend formulations of inhibitors and biocides deliver cleaner cooling systems without corrosion. The result is a more energy-efficient system and our new fluid Serviceblend AIR helps compliance with BS 7593:2019," explained Dirk van Lennep.
However, when it comes to efficiency, we don't just look at how our products perform, but also how Blended as a whole performs with other like-minded businesses. By collaborating with other experts, we can expand the potential of our products and services, which is why we are happy to be partnering with Organic Heat Exchangers (O-Hx).
EnergiVault is a revolutionary cold-energy battery for chiller load-shifting. Created by O-Hx, EnergiVault was designed to help eliminate the need to operate industrial refrigerators during peak electricity hours. By shifting operation to off-peak hours, industrial refrigerators will alleviate their demand on the grid during peak times, helping contribute to a more stable and efficient supply of renewable energy by allowing renewable energy to be distributed more effectively.
To help O-Hx deliver their vision, we created a bespoke formulation of our Coolblend-TX heat transfer fluid, specifically formulated to achieve the antifreeze properties required for high-density energy storage. Additionally, the system also cools using a natural refrigerant, ammonia, which is sourced from Blended.
"They found our formulation, with its physical properties, to be the most efficient solution to provide the refrigeration system resilience needed to supply backup cooling. In addition, with its low-energy cost load shifting, Coolblend-TX helps EnergiVault customers reduce their carbon footprint," stated Dirk van Lennep.
At Blended, we are proud of the strides we've made to become more efficient and reduce carbon emissions. Whether we're creating new solutions, establishing long-term collaborative relationships, or seeking sustainable sources of our refrigerants, Blended will always endeavour to improve efficiency and minimize carbon emissions to be a part of the next generation of cooling.