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UK operators have been slow to adapt EcoFridget cryogenic liquid nitrogen refrigeration system, despite manufacturer's claims that it is cleaner, greener, quieter. more efficient and less expensive to operate than traditional diesel mechanical fridges.
EcoFridge global sales and marketing director Lam 011iff explains that whenever he demonstrates the system, the onlooker is always impressed. However, most say they would prefer to see what everyone else does before making a decision Supermarket Asda has trial led the system on seven trailers in its fleet, but has rot invested in more units.
However two other UK supermarkets have just embarked on trials. "I am confident that once anotni=. couple of supermarkets have made a commitment to EcoFridge, a wave of orders will come up the beach,says 011iff.
He believes some of the industry's hesitation over adopting the technology stems from memories of the old Polarstream system. which had some safety concerns. Drivers could enter the truck too soon and become light-headed.
Although EcoFridge works on the same basic principle, it has a foolproof safety system in place, which monitors nitrogen levels and prevents entry until there is at least 18% oxygen present, which takes 80 seconds.