Dammam, Saudi Arabia – A newly operational 90-ton smart cold storage facility, featuring an advanced auto-defrost system, has recently been completed in the port city of Dammam, Eastern Saudi Arabia. The project signifies a substantial upgrade to local cold chain infrastructure and showcases an innovative preservation solution designed to tackle extreme climates while enhancing energy efficiency and operational reliability.
Under Dammam’s consistently high temperature and humidity, evaporator coils in traditional cold storage units are prone to rapid frost buildup. Significant ice accumulation severely impedes cooling efficiency, leading to markedly higher energy consumption, temperature fluctuations, and the need for frequent, labor-intensive manual defrosting. This not only disrupts storage continuity but also increases operational costs and safety concerns.
To address this, the project integrates an intelligent auto-defrost system as its core innovation. The system utilizes high-precision sensors to monitor frost buildup and temperature variations on the evaporator coils in real-time. Once frost accumulation reaches a pre-set threshold, the system automatically initiates a highly efficient and controlled defrost cycle. This hands-free process melts ice buildup rapidly and precisely, restoring the evaporator to its optimal cooling state in minimal time.
The application of this technology delivers multiple benefits:
Ensures Uninterrupted Operation: It provides near "zero-interruption" cooling security, making it particularly suitable for the long-term storage of temperature-sensitive goods such as seafood, fruits, vegetables, and pharmaceuticals.
Significantly Enhances Energy Efficiency: By preventing efficiency loss due to frost, it contributes to reducing overall energy consumption, aligning with sustainable operational principles.
Reduces Operational Complexity: It drastically minimizes the need for manual defrosting, lowering labor intensity and associated risks, thereby enabling smarter and more manageable storage operations.
A project engineer commented, "One of the biggest challenges in building cold storage in a desert climate is balancing cooling efficiency with defrosting energy costs. This intelligent system finds that balance for us. It's not just automation; it optimizes the entire thermal management process through data, ensuring consistent environmental stability from start to finish."
The completion of this facility sets a benchmark for highly reliable preservation infrastructure in Dammam and the surrounding region's food storage and logistics distribution sectors. It demonstrates that targeted technological innovation can effectively overcome constraints posed by harsh environments, offering a new approach to ensuring regional food security and supply chain resilience.
About Thermojinn
Thermojinn is a specialized provider of advanced industrial automation and control solutions, with a focus on the HVAC-R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) and cold chain sectors. The company is dedicated to helping clients achieve superior operational efficiency, reliability, and sustainability through customized engineering and cutting-edge technology.
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Post time: Dec-19-2025
