Keeping Cold Storage Running: Emergency Chiller Hire for a Leading Food Processor
Cold Store Cooling | Preston | Installed: 09/05/2025
Customer Requirements
A leading UK halal food producer faced a critical refrigeration system failure at its Preston site, jeopardising newly extended cold storage areas. The client needed 140 kW of temporary cooling at +3 °C to preserve product integrity during a refurbishment of its permanent system. The temporary solution had to be deployed urgently and operate effectively, even in zones affected by heat ingress.
Daikin Rental Solutions’ Response
Daikin Rental Solutions supplied a complete turnkey cooling package, delivering rapid deployment and precise temperature control. The system included:
- 1 × EWYT 205 air-cooled chiller
• 4 × 50 kW fan coil units
• All required pipework, flexible fittings, and ancillary equipment
The temporary cooling system was engineered for efficiency and speed. Fan coils were strategically positioned to ensure uniform airflow across the cold store, delivering stable chilled conditions throughout.
Challenges and Expertise
Time was of the essence. With a failed refrigeration plant, Daikin’s team had to act fast to safeguard perishable goods. The newly developed cold store areas introduced additional complexity due to heat ingress. Leveraging deep expertise in temporary cooling solutions, Daikin engineered a system that overcame these site-specific challenges.
About the EWYT Chiller
The Daikin EWYT chiller is purpose-built for high-performance, temporary cooling applications in critical environments like food storage. It delivers reliable, energy-efficient cooling with environmental responsibility.
- Cooling capacity: Approx. 205 kW (configuration dependent)
- Refrigerant: R-32 – low global warming potential
- Application: Ideal for process cooling and temperature-sensitive storage
- Efficiency: Inverter-driven compressor for optimised part-load performance
Remote Monitoring
All Daikin rental chillers are supplied with Daikin on Site (DoS) remote monitoring as standard, allowing real-time system performance tracking and proactive issue resolution.
Outcome
The temporary system maintained a stable +3 °C environment throughout the cold store during the refurbishment period. Despite minor initial adjustments, the system proved effective, and the client was highly satisfied with both performance and Daikin’s responsiveness.
Following the successful delivery of this emergency solution, the client is exploring further collaborations. The project was recommended by a previous satisfied customer, highlighting Daikin Rental Solutions as a trusted industry partner.
Need emergency cooling fast? Daikin Rental Solutions delivers high-performance temporary HVAC systems when and where you need them.