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Method of managing a refrigeration system

US7024870B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 2003
Grant dateApr 11, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG05B2223/06
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of managing a refrigeration system includes transmitting energy consumption, maintenance indicator, and food condition data from the refrigeration system to a management center; analyzing the energy consumption, maintenance indicator, and food condition data at the management center; and monitoring, diagnosing and prognosing the performance of the refrigeration system in response to the analysis. The method may also include altering a configuration of the refrigeration system in response to the analysis. The refrigeration system may be located at a retail location and the management center may be located remotely to the retail location.

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