Towards sustainability in cold chains: Development of a quality, energy and environmental assessment tool (QEEAT)

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Gwanpua, SG, Verboven, P, Brown, T, Leducq, D, Verlinden, BE, Evans, JA, Van der Sluis, S, Wissink, E, Taoukis, P, Gogou, E, Stahl, V, El Jabri, M, Thuault, D, Claussen, I, Indergård, E, Nicolai, BM, Alvarez, G and Geeraerd, AH (2014). Towards sustainability in cold chains: Development of a quality, energy and environmental assessment tool (QEEAT). 3rd IIR International Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Proceedings: London, UK, June 23-25, 2014. London 23 - 26 Jun 2014 International Institute of Refrigeration. pp. 525-531
AuthorsGwanpua, SG, Verboven, P, Brown, T, Leducq, D, Verlinden, BE, Evans, JA, Van der Sluis, S, Wissink, E, Taoukis, P, Gogou, E, Stahl, V, El Jabri, M, Thuault, D, Claussen, I, Indergård, E, Nicolai, BM, Alvarez, G and Geeraerd, AH
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Quantification of the impact of refrigeration technologies in terms of the quality of refrigerated food, energy usage, and environmental impact is essential to assess cold chain sustainability. In this paper, we present a software tool QEEAT (Quality, Energy and Environmental Assessment Tool) for evaluating refrigeration technologies. As a starting point, a reference product was chosen for the different main food categories in the European cold chain. Software code to predict the products temperature, based on validated heat and mass transfer models, were written in Matlab (The Mathworks Inc., Natick, USA). Also, based on validated kinetic models for the different quality indicators of the reference products, (including fruit, meat, fish, vegetables and dairy products) a software code was written to calculate the quality and safety evolutions of the food product, using the predicted product temperature as input. Finally, software code to calculate the energy usage and Total Equivalent Warming Impact (TEWI) value of different refrigeration technologies was also written in Matlab. All three software codes were integrated, and a graphical user interface was developed. Using the QEEAT, a user can tailor a cold chain scenario by adding cold chain blocks (different steps of a cold chain) and simulating the quality evolution, energy use and emission throughout the chain. Also, the user can modify properties of a cold chain block, by selecting different technologies, or changing set point values. Defaults are provided for input values, and are based on the current practice, and obtained by extensive literature studies and consultation with different experts of the cold chain. Furthermore, the user can build and simulate several chains simultaneously, allowing him/her to compare different chains with respect to quality, energy and emission.

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Hammond, E and Evans, JA (2014). Application of Vacuum Insulation Panels in the cold chain - Analysis of viability. International Journal of Refrigeration. 47, pp. 58-65. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2014.07.010
Initiatives to reduce energy use in cold stores
Foster, A, Zilio, C, Reinholdt, L, Fikiin, K, Scheurs, M, Bond, C, Houska, M, Van Sambeeck, T and Evans, J (2013). Initiatives to reduce energy use in cold stores. Proceedings of the Institute of Refrigeration.. Solihull 07 - 07 Mar 2013 Institute of Refrigeration.
Multi-objective optimization of storage temperature of apple to minimise energy use
Verboven, P, Verlinden, BE, Gwanpua, SG, Leducq, D, Evans, J, Brown, T, Nicolai, B and Geeraerd, A (2013). Multi-objective optimization of storage temperature of apple to minimise energy use. 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, Paris, 2013. Paris 02 - 04 Apr 2013 International Institute of Refrigeration.
A quality, energy and environmental assessment tool for the European cold chain
Gwanpua, SG, Verboven, P, Verlinden, BE, Van der Sluis, S, Wissink, E, Evans, JA, Brown, T, Leducq, D, Alvarez, G, Taoukis, P, Stahl, V, Thault, D, Claussen, I, Indergård, E, Nicolai, BM and Geeraerd, A (2013). A quality, energy and environmental assessment tool for the European cold chain. 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, Paris, 2013. Paris 02 - 04 Apr 2013 International Institute of Refrigeration.
Cold store energy performance
Evans, JA, Foster, A, Huet, JM, Reinholdt, L, Fikiin, K, Zilio, C, Houska, M, Landfeld, A, Bond, C, Scheurs, M and Van Sambeeck, T (2013). Cold store energy performance. 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, Paris, 2013. Paris 02 - 04 Apr 2103 International Institute of Refrigeration.
Improving the energy performance of cold stores
Evans, J, Hammond, E, Gigiel, A, Reinholdt, L, Fikiin, K and Zilio, C (2013). Improving the energy performance of cold stores. 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, Paris, 2013. Paris, France 02 - 04 Apr 2013 International Institute of Refrigeration.
Freely available cold store energy models
Evans, J, Foster, A, Zilio, C, Corradi, M and Reinholdt, L (2013). Freely available cold store energy models. 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, Paris, 2013. Paris 02 - 04 Apr 2013 International Institute of Refrigeration.
A novel PCM thermo siphon defrost system for a frozen retail display cabinet
Evans, J, Foster, A, Campbell, R and Davies, T (2013). A novel PCM thermo siphon defrost system for a frozen retail display cabinet. 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain, Paris, 2013. Paris, France 02 - 04 Apr 2013 International Institute of Refrigeration.
The potential for saving food waste by lowering home refrigerator temperatures
Evans, J, Brown, T, Hipps, N, Easteal, S and Parry, A (2013). The potential for saving food waste by lowering home refrigerator temperatures. 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Paris 02 - 04 Apr 2013 International Institute of Refrigeration.
The potential for saving food waste by freezing food at home
Evans, J, Brown, T, Hipps, N, Easteal, S and Parry, A (2013). The potential for saving food waste by freezing food at home. 2nd IIR Conference on Sustainability and the Cold Chain. Paris 02 - 04 Apr 2013 International Institute of Refrigeration.
Theoretical modelling and experimental investigation of a thermal energy storage refrigerator
Marques, C., Davies, G., Evans, JA, Maidment, GG and Wood, ID (2013). Theoretical modelling and experimental investigation of a thermal energy storage refrigerator. Energy. 55, pp. 457-465. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2013.03.091
The use of phase change materials in domestic refrigerator applications
Evans, J, Marques, C., Davies, G, Maidment, GG and Wood, ID (2013). The use of phase change materials in domestic refrigerator applications. Proceedings of the Institute of Refrigeration 2013-2014. London, UK 07 Nov 2013 Institute of Refrigeration.
Specific energy consumption values for various refrigerated food cold stores
Evans, JA, Foster, A, Huet, JM, Reinholdt, L, Fikiin, K, Zilio, C, Houska, M, Landfeld, A, Bond, C, Scheurs, M and Van Sambeeck, T (2013). Specific energy consumption values for various refrigerated food cold stores. Energy and Buildings. 74, pp. 141-151. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enbuild.2013.11.075
Novel design and performance enhancement of domestic refrigerators with thermal storage
Marques, C., Davies, G., Maidment, GG, Evans, JA and Wood, ID (2013). Novel design and performance enhancement of domestic refrigerators with thermal storage. Applied Thermal Engineering. 63 (2), pp. 511-519. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2013.11.043
Reducing domestic food waste by freezing at home
Brown, T, Hipps, N, Easteal, S, Parry, A and Evans, JA (2013). Reducing domestic food waste by freezing at home. International Journal of Refrigeration. 40, pp. 362-369. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2013.12.009
Description and validation of a computer based refrigeration system simulator
Eames, IW, Brown, T, Evans, JA and Maidment, GG (2012). Description and validation of a computer based refrigeration system simulator. Computers and Electronics in Agriculture. 85, pp. 53-63. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compag.2012.03.010
Modelling of a thermal storage refrigerator
Marques, C., Davies, G., Evans, J., Maidment, G. and Wood I. (2011). Modelling of a thermal storage refrigerator. The 23rd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration. Prague, Czech Republic 01 - 01 Aug 2011 International Institute of Refrigeration.
Air cycle combined heating and cooling for the food industry
Foster, A, Brown, T, Gigiel, A, Alford, A and Evans, JA (2011). Air cycle combined heating and cooling for the food industry. International Journal of Refrigeration. 34 (5), pp. 1296-1304. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2011.03.016
Mathematical Modelling Of Air Cycle Systems For Combined Heating And Cooling
Brown, T, Foster, A and Evans, JA (2011). Mathematical Modelling Of Air Cycle Systems For Combined Heating And Cooling. The 23rd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration. Prague, Czech Republic 01 - 01 Aug 2011 International Institute of Refrigeration.
Feasibility Of Using Vascular Perfusion Chilling For Red Meat Carcasses
Brown, T and Evans, JA (2011). Feasibility Of Using Vascular Perfusion Chilling For Red Meat Carcasses. The 23rd IIR International Congress of Refrigeration. Prague, Czech Republic 21 - 26 Aug 2011 International Institute of Refrigeration.
Novel Design and Performance of Domestic Refrigerators
Marques, C., Evans, J., Davies, G., Maidment, G. and Wood I. (2010). Novel Design and Performance of Domestic Refrigerators. 1st IIR International Cold Chain Conference. UK, Cambridge 29 - 31 Mar 2010 International Institute of Refrigeration.
Application of Phase Change Materials to Domestic Refrigerators
Marques, C., Davies, G., Maidment, G., Evans, J. and Wood I. (2010). Application of Phase Change Materials to Domestic Refrigerators. 9th IIR Conference on Phase Change Materials and Slurries for Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning. Sofia, Bulgaria 29 Sep 210 - 01 Oct 2010 International Institute of Refrigeration.
Energy consumption in the UK food chill chain – primary chilling
Evans, J, Swain, M and James, S (2008). Energy consumption in the UK food chill chain – primary chilling. Food Manufacturing Efficiency. 2 (2), pp. 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1616/1750-2683.0033
Development of a novel multi-capillary, multi-temperature commercial refrigerator cabinet with common low-pressure receiver
Evans, JA, Hammond, E and Gigiel, A (2007). Development of a novel multi-capillary, multi-temperature commercial refrigerator cabinet with common low-pressure receiver. International Journal of Refrigeration. 31 (3), pp. 464-471. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2007.07.015
New apparatus to provide repeatable surface temperature-time treatments on inoculated food samples
Foster, A, Ketteringham, LP, Purnell, GL, Kondjoyan, A, Havet, M and Evans, JA (2006). New apparatus to provide repeatable surface temperature-time treatments on inoculated food samples. Journal of Food Engineering. 76 (1), pp. 19-26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2005.05.027
Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling to retail display and storage of food
Foster, A, Evans, J and James, SJ (2006). Application of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling to retail display and storage of food. CHISA 2006 - 17th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering. Prague, Czech Republic 27 - 31 Aug 2006 Czech Society of Chemical Engineering.
The changing face of refrigeration
Evans, J (2005). The changing face of refrigeration. Institute of Food Science and Technology. 19 (2), pp. 17-19.
The use of CFD to improve the performance of a chilled multi-deck retail display cabinet
Foster, A, Madge, M and Evans, JA (2005). The use of CFD to improve the performance of a chilled multi-deck retail display cabinet. International Journal of Refrigeration. 28 (5), pp. 698-705. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2004.12.009