Turning refrigeration heat into comfort

About this episode

The episode discusses how supermarkets can reclaim waste heat from refrigeration systems to improve comfort and efficiency.

In this episode of Taking the Temperature of HVACR, host Jamie Kitchen joins Jorg and John to discuss how supermarkets can reclaim “waste heat” from their refrigeration systems to tackle humidity issues (foggy glass doors, dripping condensate, slippery floors) while improving comfort and efficiency. They explain how compressor heat can be reused for reheat during dehumidification, domestic hot water, and even full space heating—sometimes eliminating the need for gas boilers—then share a real-world example of a European supermarket that heats itself year-round and can export surplus heat to a district heating network.

People in this episode

Host: Jamie Kitchen

Guests: Jorg, John

Topics covered

• refrigeration
• waste heat
• supermarkets
• humidity
• energy efficiency
• dehumidification

Keywords

• refrigeration heat
• supermarkets
• humidity issues
• energy efficiency
• dehumidification
• district heating

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Danfoss Climate Solutions

Places: Europe

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