Precision Cooling for Iberian Excellence: YangChuan Commissioned Multi-Zone Cold Storage Facility for Leading Spanish Food Processor in Albacete

ALBACETE, SPAIN – YangChuan has completed a state-of-the-art 1,200m³ cold storage complex for a premier meat and vegetable processing plant in Spain’s agricultural heartland. This integrated solution, featuring dual-temperature zones and a hygienic EU-GMP design, supports the client’s expansion into premium export markets with uncompromising temperature integrity and energy efficiency.

Project Profile

• Client: Major Castilla-La Mancha food processor (supplying EU retailers & HORECA)

• Requirements:

  • Frozen Zone: -22°C storage for cured meats (≤0.5°C fluctuation)

  • Chilled Zone: +3°C for fresh-cut vegetables (95% humidity maintenance)

  • Hygiene: EHEDG-compliant surfaces for EU 2073/2005 food safety audits

• Solution:

  • 2 × Independently controlled cold rooms (650m³ frozen / 550m³ chilled)

  • Total cooling capacity: 98kW (R448A low-GWP refrigerant)

  • <18-month ROI through energy recovery technology

Cutting-Edge Technical Implementation

1. Hygienic Engineering Excellence

• Evaporators: 8 × YangChuan LSA Series with IP69K stainless steel casings (high-pressure washdown-ready)

• Airflow Design: Unidirectional vertical discharge (0.25m/s face velocity), preventing cross-contamination between meat/vegetable zones

• Sanitary Features:

  • FDA-compliant non-absorbent insulation (closed-cell PUR)

  • Radius corners (R≥25mm,) eliminating bacterial niches

  • Antimicrobial door gaskets (tested to ISO 22196)

2. Adaptive Temperature Management

• Frozen Zone (-22°C):

  • J-type evaporators (10mm fin spacing) with CO₂ backup cascade cooling

  • Frequency-converted compressors maintaining ±0.3°C during loading

• Chilled Zone (+3°C):

  • M-type evaporators (4.3mm fins) with adiabatic humidification

  • Dynamic defrost algorithm reducing product surface temperature rise to<1.2°C

3. Energy Synergy System

Client Validation: Seamless Integration

*"YangChuan’s understanding of our simultaneous meat-freezing and vegetable-preparation workflows was exceptional. Their zoning solution reduced our energy bills by 40% compared to separate facilities, while achieving EU inspection compliance on first audit."*
– Sr. Javier Mendoza, Technical Director, Client Company

Technical Triumphs Over Site Challenges

1. Structural Constraints

• Low-Clearance Installation: Custom evaporators (height<2.1m) designed for existing 3.5m ceiling

• Vibration Control: Anti-resonance mounts reducing equipment noise to<68dB(A)

2. Process Integration

• Blast Freezing Tunnel Interface: Direct conveyor linkage to frozen storage (-35°C→-22°C transition in 28 mins)

• Washdown Compatibility: Drainage system handling 120L/m²/hour water flow during sanitation

Why European Processors Choose YangChuan

Compliance Mastery

• Certifications: CE-PED, EN 378, ISO 5149 compliance documentation

• Traceability: Material certificates (3.1 mill test reports) for all stainless steel components

Lifecycle Intelligence

• Remote Monitoring: IoT-enabled performance tracking with predictive maintenance alerts

• Local Support: Spanish-speaking technicians stationed in Valencia (response<6hrs)

Sustainable Engineering

• Carbon Footprint: 62-tonne CO₂e annual reduction vs. conventional systems

• Water Stewardship: Closed-loop defrost drainage saving 850m³/year

Project Specifications

“Where farm freshness meets industrial precision – YangChuan delivers the unbroken cold chain.”