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A refrigeration system especially created for trucks and trailers used in the transportation of perishable goods is known as a truck refrigeration unit (TRU), sometimes known as a transport refrigeration unit (TRU), or a reefer unit.
These devices make it possible to transport temperature-sensitive goods including food, medicines, and other perishable goods while keeping the appropriate temperature during the trip. The main elements and characteristics of a standard truck refrigeration unit are listed below:
Compressor: The refrigeration system’s beating heart is the compressor. Refrigerant is moved throughout the system while being compressed to produce high-pressure, high-temperature gas.
Condenser: The condenser is in charge of releasing heat from the compressed refrigerant, which leads to the liquid condensing into a high-pressure state. It is often found on the outside of the truck or trailer and comprises coils and a fan.
Evaporator: The evaporator, which is situated inside the truck or trailer’s cargo space, is in charge of absorbing heat from the cargo in order to chill it. As it moves through the evaporator, the liquid refrigerant expands into a gas and picks up heat from the surroundings.
Thermostat and Control System: The temperature within the truck’s cargo area is managed by a control system. It frequently has a thermostat that the driver or operator may use to set the desired temperature and it regulates how the refrigeration unit operates based on that setting.
Insulation: To help maintain the correct temperature inside the cargo space, the truck or trailer itself is typically fitted with insulation. By reducing heat transfer between the outside environment and the cargo area, the insulation increases energy efficiency.
Several sources, such as the vehicle’s engine, a separate diesel engine, or electric power sources, can power truck refrigeration systems. The size of the unit, necessary fuel economy standards, and environmental constraints all affect the power source selection.
These containers are essential for the long-distance transportation of perishable commodities, ensuring that the contents are safe, secure, and adhere to food safety laws. They are essential to the transportation of temperature-sensitive cargo and are used in sectors like food distribution, pharmaceuticals, and floral delivery.
The Japan Truck Refrigeration Unit Market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
The “next-generation” TH-350, an all-in-one, incredibly thin electric transport refrigeration unit, was just released by Thermo King.
According to the manufacturer, the new Thor-series unit’s unique lightweight structure, dependable and consistent performance, and user-friendly features are all intended to give improved cold chain logistics performance.
Thermo King said the TH-350, which is specifically made for refrigerated trailers, has a full inverter scroll compressor, a streamlined and compact structure, and maximizes the overall energy efficiency of the unit to achieve rapid cooling from 30 degrees C down to 0 degrees C within 20 minutes.
The product being sent will remain tightly controlled and fresh during travel thanks to its accurate temperature control to within 0.5 degrees C.
