Diminuição do consumo de energia elétrica em câmara frigorífica industrial através do ajuste de seus parâmetros de controle

Abstract

This study addressed the importance of improving energy efficiency in industrial and commercial refrigeration chambers, a critical aspect for the food and beverage sector in Brazil. Focusing on minimizing energy consumption in refrigeration processes, strategies were explored to make these systems more sustainable and competitive. The analysis included operational parameters and the construction of detailed models, evaluating the thermal load in different contexts. The results demonstrated that the implementation of these strategies promoted a reduction of 18.9% in electricity costs and an increase in system capacity of approximately 30.3%. Reinforcing the critical importance of operational management and control, the study showed that efficient control strategies are fundamental to achieving more sustainable and economically viable operations, resulting in significant reductions in energy consumption and its associated costs.