Transport Refrigeration Project

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1 Transport Refrigeration Project Steering Committee Meeting Southern Sun, Kempton Park 16 February 2016 Seite 1

2 Agenda 1) Introduction 2) Approval of Minutes 3) Objectives of the Meeting 4) Project extension 5) Implementation of sub-projects 1) Thermal Test Chamber 2) Design support for body manufacturers 3) Pilot on hydrocarbons in transport refrigeration 4) Training on transport refrigeration and cold chain 6) Other activities and issues Seite 2

3 3 Objectives of the PSC Meeting Discuss the implementation of sub-projects and related activities 4 Extension of the project until November 2016 Has just been approved by the German Environmental Ministry (BMUB) Our sincere gratitude goes to DTI, SABS and Transfrig for their support Seite 3

4 5 Implementation of sub-projects 5.1 Sub-projects: Thermal Test Chamber TTC Status procurement process Lot Supplier Expected delivery / installation date Insulated envelope Dalucon April Climatic equipment Multistage Cooling (pending) July Test bench Cemafroid May Metrology equipment Kairos March / April Testing accessories Various suppliers April / May Seite 4

5 5.1 Sub-projects: Thermal Test Chamber TTC Expected time frames for the establishment of the TTC March July: Construction and assembly of equipment May - September: Development of certification scheme August September: Operational training, Commissioning October: Official start of testing Cemafroid s next visits: May (construction control, certification scheme) and August / September (commissioning, training) Optional component: design and equipment for testing refrigerating equipment costs of additional equipment need to be identified by Cemafroid for decision-making Seite 5

6 5.1 Sub-projects: Thermal Test Chamber TTC Study tour on ATP framework to France Objective Learning about the policy framework in France (testing, issuing of testing certificates, regulatory framework, enforcement) Exchange with French government, industry and associations Outcomes See separate presentation French case See John Ackermann s article in the latest Cold Link Africa All presentations of the study tour can be made available on request Seite 6

7 5.1 Sub-projects: Thermal Test Chamber TTC Outcomes of SARDA focus meeting on industry support on 15 Nov Industry is supportive of the test chamber, provided that the price for testing is reasonable SABS will provide price indications, based on industry s commitment of 100 tests in first two years of operation Establishment of a standard for a testing procedure in SA 1/2 Sub-committee SABS/TC086/SC01 Refrigeration and Air Conditioning-Thermal Performance of Refrigerated Transport has been established SANS 1744 is being developed by a Working Group / Task Team Seite 7

8 5.1 Sub-projects: Thermal Test Chamber Establishment of a standard for a testing procedure in SA 2/2 Next steps are 1. Working group to complete the draft and submit to the relevant TC for approval (committee draft for 3 weeks) 2. If no comments received, the document will be circulated for public comment (60 days) 3. If no comments received then publication Until a standard is published in SA, the operator of the test chamber shall base activities on ATP standards and on the advice of the consultancy Cemafroid Further need for national standards on pull down testing and testing of refrigeration units? New Work Item Proposals have to be drafted Seite 8

9 5.1 Sub-projects: Thermal Test Chamber Information campaign for the affected stakeholders Objective: communicate impacts of the introduction of a test chamber accompanied by testing standards and certification system Means of communication: Website (launched in April 2015) Newsletter (please sign up for newsletter!!) Workshops (to be discussed with the operator & consultants) Active involvement of project partners: Utilization of internal & external communication channels such as newsletters, magazines? Seite 9

10 5.1 Sub-projects: Thermal Test Chamber Feedback on the establishment of the TTC? Seite 10

11 5.2 Sub-projects: Body Design & Manufacturing Objective: Enable domestic manufacturers to improve thermal efficiency of their products Process: Individual manufacturing training and design support, each beneficiary is going to build a prototype box according to the proposed adjustments which will be tested at the Thermal Test Chamber Outcomes: Estimated annual savings for a large truck: 3,500-5,000 l diesel; t CO 2 p.a. Seite 11

12 5.2 Sub-projects: Body Design & Manufacturing 1 st mission of consultants EGA to SA in May 2015 Visits to all beneficiaries, evaluation of production processes 2 nd mission in November 2015 Individual advise on improvements on design of the vehicles (reduce heat bridges etc) and manufacturing processes (particularly working with mould and jigs in order to achieve higher precision) GIZ to follow up with each beneficiary on suitability of changes and progress 3 rd mission after commissioning of the TTC Assembly of pilot bodies according to agreed design and manufacturing changes Pilot bodies to be tested at the TTC Seite 12

13 5.2 Sub-projects: Body Design & Manufacturing Feedback on body design and manufacturing support? Seite 13

14 5.3 Sub-projects: Pilots on Natural Refrigerants Pilot on hydrocarbons with Transfrig and Tshwane University 1/2 Cooperation to jointly develop, demonstrate and deploy the use of a novel refrigeration system with non-fluorinated hydrocarbons See separate presentation on R290 pilot unit Current schedule Transfrig - GIZ October 2014: leak simulation tests, check possible sources of ignition End February 2015: conclude revised system design for R290, increased energy efficiency and reduced refrigerant charge End May: build R290 prototype June 2015 April 2016: carry out testing, TÜV approval November 2015: training on safe-handling of R290 May 2016 October 2016: field trials Seite 14

15 5.3 Sub-projects: Pilots on Natural Refrigerants Feedback on activities about natural refrigerants? Seite 15

16 5.4 Sub-projects: Training measures Train the trainer course on leakage reduction at OTTC Trainer: Dennis Huehren (Proklima, Germany) Participation: GEA / Thermo King, Pecsser / Carrier, Twister Trans / Mitsubishi, Transfrig Training modules: sealed system design leakages detection system commissioning Reporting Positive feedback from all participants Seite 16

17 5.4 Sub-projects: Training measures Training Course on Transport Refrigeration 1/2 OTTC is developing a training course on Transport Refrigeration Technologies 6 modules of 1-2 weeks Seite 17

18 5.4 Sub-projects: Training measures Training Course on Cold Chain Logistics Objectives and background: Create awareness amongst operators and retailers Reduce energy use and therefore greenhouse gas emissions Reduce costs: lower fuel use, more efficient distribution, shorter waiting times, less spoilage due to wrong temperatures Improvement measures: Good practice guidelines, implementation of technology and software, purchasing strategy for new equipment, trainings etc. Implementation to be decided Train the trainer courses with interested operators, collaboration with training institutes Seite 18

19 5.4 Sub-projects: Training measures Feedback on the training measures? Seite 19

20 6 Any other Issues Strengthening of instructional structures in SA The project gladly supports networking and coordination of stakeholders through meetings, study-tours etc this will only be possible for the duration of the project (Nov 2016) What can be done to sustain the networking effects: Strengthening / revitalization of existing association(s)?? Seite 20

21 6 Any other Issues: new proposals Possible research topics in collaboration with German research centre House of Logistics and Mobility and suitable partners in SA 1. Best practises in cold chain logistics in EU / SA Assess areas of improvements along the cold chain (such as multitemp concepts, loading operations, delivery window concepts) could be incorporated into the cold chain training courses 2. Intermodal bodies concepts for refrigerated transport Analyse the best practices of intermodal refrigerated transport systems globally and investigate its feasibility in SA 3. Utilization of solar assisted refrigerated bodies in SA Analyse the feasibility of solar assistance concepts for different types of refrigeration (independent, belt-driven, eutectics, liquefied gases) 4. Any other ideas???? Seite 21

22 6 Any other Issues: miscellaneous Conference paper on Serbia s experiences with the establishment of a thermal test chamber and acceding to the ATP agreement Degradation of insulating capacity of the equipment in use Legal issues of ATP implementation Counterfeit certificates Enforcement / road checks South Africa could be faced with similar challenges Seite 22

23 6 Any other Issues: miscellaneous Energy Globe Award 2016 has been awarded to Swiss retailer Coop for the use of an electric powered and solar assisted 18 tonnes refrigerated truck Operating range: From distribution centres at the suburbs to supermarkets in Zurich (up to 240 km per day) Mileage : 50,000 km 6 more trucks have been ordered Seite 23

24 5 Any other Issues: miscellaneous Interesting innovation from the Netherlands: NOMAD Power is installing and maintaining power facilities at parking and service areas with which drivers can refrigerate their loads using electricity Seite 24

25 ??? Ngiyabonga! Thank you for your attention! Dankie vir jou aandag! Michael Schuster Jasmin Sewenig Focal Area Energy & Climate Proklima International Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (giz) Office Pretoria T: +27 (0) M: +27 (0) E: I: Seite 25