The present disclosure describes a method for configuring an open display refrigerator, the method comprises: measuring an initial temperature difference between the warmest temperature recorded by an array of temperature sensors and the coldest temperature recorded by the array of temperature sensors; coupling an air guide to at least one shelf; adjusting the distance between the air guide and the edge of the shelf for the at least one shelf; measuring a final temperature difference associated with the distance, the final temperature difference being the temperature difference between the warmest temperature recorded by the array of temperature sensors and the coldest temperature recorded by the array of temperatures sensors after coupling an air guide to the at least one shelf; selecting a distance from the plurality of distances that gives rise to at least a threshold temperature difference, or selecting the distance from the plurality of distances wherein the difference between the initial temperature difference and the associated final temperature difference is greatest.

Systems, methods and apparatus may be applicable to managing and monitoring refrigeration assets, including refrigeration plants and cold-storage facilities comprising large numbers of refrigeration assets. A method of managing refrigeration systems includes receiving measurements captured by a plurality of sensors deployed with a refrigeration asset, the measurements being related to temperatures within a temperature-controlled chamber of the refrigeration asset, identifying a difference between a first temperature measurement obtained from measurements provided by a first sensor and a second temperature measurement obtained from measurements provided by at least one sensor, and calibrating the first sensor based on the difference between the first temperature measurement and the second temperature measurement.

Systems, methods and apparatus may be applicable to managing and monitoring refrigeration assets, including refrigeration plants and cold-storage facilities comprising large numbers of refrigeration assets. A method of managing refrigeration systems includes receiving measurements captured by a plurality of sensors deployed with a refrigeration asset, the measurements being related to temperatures within a temperature-controlled chamber of the refrigeration asset, identifying a difference between a first temperature measurement obtained from measurements provided by a first sensor and a second temperature measurement obtained from measurements provided by at least one sensor, and calibrating the first sensor based on the difference between the first temperature measurement and the second temperature measurement.

A reusable, substantially airtight, and insulated container system, assembly and method include detachable assembled top, side, and bottom panels to enclose a plurality of pallets of chilled, perishable products for transport. The top panel includes a plurality of pouches positioned within horizontal chambers within the inside top panel surface. Hook and loop closures secure and seal the panel assemblies. Thermoplastic polyurethane nylon fabric panel inner and outer surfaces are bonded to an internal insulation layer with thermal-welded edges. The system, assembly, and method include internal temperature control elements for a real time thermostatically controlled container environment of circulating chilled air protecting perishable products housed within the cover assembly during transport. An embodiment of the cover assembly is configured to a standard LD-7 air transport container base pallet, providing a thermostatically controlled container environment of approximately 745 cubic feet. The assembled top, side, and bottom panels are collapsible for easy storage and transport when not in use.

Provided is a refrigerator including: at least one temperature sensor; a memory storing controls for a plurality of levels; and a processor selecting a control, from among the controls, based on a temperature measured by the temperature sensor.

A shipping container is provided and includes a structural frame defining an interior, a transport refrigeration unit (TRU) and a control system. The TRU includes an inlet through which air is drawn from a lower region of the interior, a refrigeration unit configured to cool the air drawn from the lower region of the interior through the inlet and an outlet through which air cooled by the refrigeration unit is exhausted toward an upper region of the interior. The control system is configured to control an exhaustion of the air cooled by the refrigeration unit toward the upper region of the interior to maintain a predefined environmental condition within the interior.

A defrosting determination device includes: a condition specifying unit that specifies the air conditioning load condition corresponding to a pair of temperature inside the room and temperature outside the building based on condition information; a slope specifying unit that specifies the slope corresponding to the specified air conditioning load condition based on slope information; a frequency acquiring unit that acquires frequency information specifying the operation frequency of the motor; a calculation unit that calculates a threshold value by multiplying the operation frequency by the slope; a power information acquiring unit that acquires power information specifying power output to the motor; a decision unit that decides whether the power is equal to or less than the threshold value; and a determination unit that determines to start defrosting operation in response to the decision unit deciding that the power is equal to or less than the threshold value.

A refrigeration device includes a cabinet defining a compartment and is operable to control an environment within the compartment. At least one sensor is associated with the compartment. A processor receives compartment data from the at least one sensor associated with the compartment. The processor operates an environmental control system of the refrigeration device according to the compartment data. The processor is communicatively connected to and operates a graphical display of an input module to present compartment data in a graphical user interface of the input module.

This invention relates to a novel kit, transportable apparatus and method for generating in-situ CO2 snow block within the apparatus. An item such as a biological sample can be stored and transported within the same apparatus that is employed for creating the CO2 snow block. The apparatus is capable of preserving the sample during transport. The invention also includes a specially designed CO2 snow charger system including a charger and meshed conduit. The charger system is operated in accordance with the methods of the present invention to create the in-situ CO2 snow block within a container that can be also used for transport.

Provided are a refrigerator, and a method for correcting temperature measurement errors of an infrared sensor including: verifying that the infrared sensor is running in an operating state; obtaining a measured operating-state value acquired by the infrared sensor sensing the temperature of a preset zone; obtaining a correction constant corresponding to the infrared sensor, the correction constant being obtained by means of a comparison between the value measured by the infrared sensor in a correction state and a standard temperature value; using the correction constant to correct the measured value and thus obtain a corrected temperature value. Using the method, the impact of an absolute error of the infrared sensor on temperature measurement is reduced; thus the accuracy of temperature measurement is improved, such that measured values directly reflect the actual temperature of the items inside a preset zone, and an accurate basis for control is provided for subsequent associated control.