The ‘cool’ way to increase production Chemicals Case Study - Rhodia, UK ABB Consulting improve operations of refrigeration systems to save power and increase production. ABB were asked to examine a low temperature refrigeration system on this client’s site, which is essential in the production of some key products. Just when extra production was required the refrigeration system performance suddenly deteriorated. The cooling capacity of the refrigeration system was severely restricted but the cause was elusive. The resulting limit on production was costing the company several tens of thousands of pounds each week and consideration was being given to purchasing an additional refrigeration unit. “The refrigeration systems are now working very well indeed” Keith Austin, Plant

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