Hyderabad: World Refrigeration Day is celebrated every year on June 26. World Refrigeration Day is an international awareness campaign that aims to increase public awareness of the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump industries. It also highlights the important role that these industries and their technologies play in contemporary society and daily life.
In the modern world, refrigeration is a need. It aids in the preservation of food and drink, inhibits the growth of bacteria, and may even save lives. We may now take advantage of the benefits of fresh, cold food and beverages thanks to refrigeration. For our food and beverages to stay safe, refrigeration is crucial in a country like ours where summer temperatures can rise.
History of the World Refrigeration Day:
World Refrigeration Day was created by former United Kingdom Institute of Refrigeration president Stephen Gill. Over 800 physical events were held in at least 153 countries as a result of the historic success of the June 26, 2019, inaugural event.
2024 Theme: 'Temperature Matters'
This year's World Refrigeration Day (WRD) will concentrate on the theme 'Temperature Matters.' The campaign for this year aims to delve into the extensive and essential effects of the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heat pump sector, going beyond just effective cooling and heating to include vital elements of indoor air quality.
The selected theme draws attention to the industry's vast technical know-how in producing heated and cooled environments and emphasises the significance of temperature management in a range of scenarios and applications that have an impact on our day-to-day lives.
Significance of World Refrigeration Day:
World Refrigeration Day also serves as a chance to highlight the significance of using refrigeration in an eco-friendly way. It's now crucial that we embrace methods that lessen the ecological footprint of refrigeration. By utilising green energy and reusing outdated refrigerators, we can contribute to lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Modern life revolves around refrigeration systems. They enable people to prosper, travel, and carry out their responsibilities with ease.
Conversely, conventional refrigeration frequently uses refrigerant gasses, which have a substantial effect on global warming in addition to having a high potential for ozone depletion. We must look for more ecologically friendly options if we want to guarantee a sustainable future. Thus, in next-generation refrigeration, switching to refrigerants with little environmental impact is crucial. These include naturally occurring refrigerants like carbon dioxide (CO2) and hydrocarbons (HC), as well as hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) with low global warming potential.
Promoting energy efficiency in refrigeration systems is essential in parallel. Greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption can be decreased by implementing modern technology and equipment optimization. In order to improve the efficiency of the units, it is also critical to promote the design of structures and areas that integrate passive design concepts, such as appropriate orientation and natural ventilation.
