Tesco gets the Star treatment

Star Refrigeration has completed the installation of a new, high efficiency refrigeration plant for Tesco at its new distribution centre in Livingston, Scotland.

Star designed the energy efficient refrigeration system for Tesco's new temperature-controlled, 93,000m2, modern building. The facility is said to be one of the largest multi-temperature retail distribution centres in Europe.

The brief was to design and install a high efficiency cooling plant, operating on natural, environmentally friendly refrigerant.

Star delivered a cooling solution that comprises a two-stage pumped circulation ammonia plant and provides cooling for a low-temperature freezer and two chill areas.

Energy saving design features include floating head and suction pressure, integral compressor and cooler control, defrost on demand, heat recovery and inverter driven compressor and condenser fan motors.

A heat recovery system has also been installed to provide winter heating for an ambient warehouse on site. These features save Tesco over £170,000 a year on running costs.

Contact: Star Refrigeration Tel: 01332 756041​