Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an improved open vertical display case (OVDC) which utilizes radiant cooling to cool and/or maintain food products at a target temperature. The radiant cooling is performed using a plurality of piping routed through the walls and containing a first refrigerant stream. The plurality of piping may be cooled using a refrigeration circuit. In some embodiments, a phase change material may be used for thermal energy storage and positioned between the plurality of piping and the refrigeration circuit. In some embodiments, the refrigeration circuit may be connected to heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and water heating systems within the building.
Original language | American English |
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Patent number | 12,239,248 B2 |
Filing date | 4/03/25 |
State | Published - 2025 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/PT-5500-93654
Keywords
- first refrigerant stream
- plurality of piping
- radiant cooling