Ozefridge
Multi-voltage Eutectic Refrigeration.
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Why choose Ozefridge
When power efficiency is critical and performace is essential, Ozefridge ticks all the boxes and more! ..
B: CONDENSER.
All CE480 refrigeration units use the unique Ozefridge engineered air and water cooled condenser and can operate as either air or water cooled. The condenser fan and water pump are thermostatically controlled to maintain correct condensing. The condenser temperature can be read by pressing the lower left controller button.
Heat laden refrigerant gas to be cooled, flows through the 'yellow & purple' coil passes while water is sent separately through the 'green' coil passes to extract heat.
This condenser allows the system to be operated as 'air cooled only' with heat dissipated via the condensers massive 6550 square cm of fin surface area.
When water cooling is employed, water passes through the water coil cooling the condensers fins and this in turn cools the refrigerant gases. (Removes heat)
This simple but practical method of water cooling eliminates problems associated with other methods such as 'keel coolers' and 'shell and tube'.
Unlike other types, the refrigerant is not in direct contact with the water galleries and therefore can't be lost or contaminated due to electrolysis or corrosion.
This condenser can be water cooled by re-cycling water from the vessel's fresh water tank or from raw water. (Raw water use requires regular maintenence) The Ozefridge condenser is conformal coated to resist air borne corrosives.
Water cooling is essential on twin plate freezer systems and highly recommended for all systems used in the tropics or other hot climates.
Water is provided by using the Ozefridge P3 water pump kit. This comprises a micro centrifugal pump, 10 Metres of food grade vinyl tubing and a check valve.
This kit is included as part of every package and its use is encouraged.
The pump is to be wired to the pump terminals on the E480 and then operates automatically when the compressor runs but only if the water cooling is needed. The 'Air / Water' switch allows the choice of condensing.
Water cooling is said to increase power consumption. This may be true of other systems or methods, but is totaly wrong for the Ozefridge method.
The P3 water pump uses less than 3 watts/hour (1/4 amp!) yet reduces the compressor consumption by >18 watts/hour and decreases run cycle times by up to 34%. (At 40c) Ozefridge water cooling greatly reduces overall power consumption.
The P3 water pump is the centrifugal type and therefore much quieter, easier running and use far less power than the diaphragm types.
All CE480 refrigeration units use the unique Ozefridge engineered air and water cooled condenser and can operate as either air or water cooled. The condenser fan and water pump are thermostatically controlled to maintain correct condensing. The condenser temperature can be read by pressing the lower left controller button.
Heat laden refrigerant gas to be cooled, flows through the 'yellow & purple' coil passes while water is sent separately through the 'green' coil passes to extract heat.
This condenser allows the system to be operated as 'air cooled only' with heat dissipated via the condensers massive 6550 square cm of fin surface area.
When water cooling is employed, water passes through the water coil cooling the condensers fins and this in turn cools the refrigerant gases. (Removes heat)
This simple but practical method of water cooling eliminates problems associated with other methods such as 'keel coolers' and 'shell and tube'.
Unlike other types, the refrigerant is not in direct contact with the water galleries and therefore can't be lost or contaminated due to electrolysis or corrosion.
This condenser can be water cooled by re-cycling water from the vessel's fresh water tank or from raw water. (Raw water use requires regular maintenence) The Ozefridge condenser is conformal coated to resist air borne corrosives.
Water cooling is essential on twin plate freezer systems and highly recommended for all systems used in the tropics or other hot climates.
Water is provided by using the Ozefridge P3 water pump kit. This comprises a micro centrifugal pump, 10 Metres of food grade vinyl tubing and a check valve.
This kit is included as part of every package and its use is encouraged.
The pump is to be wired to the pump terminals on the E480 and then operates automatically when the compressor runs but only if the water cooling is needed. The 'Air / Water' switch allows the choice of condensing.
Water cooling is said to increase power consumption. This may be true of other systems or methods, but is totaly wrong for the Ozefridge method.
The P3 water pump uses less than 3 watts/hour (1/4 amp!) yet reduces the compressor consumption by >18 watts/hour and decreases run cycle times by up to 34%. (At 40c) Ozefridge water cooling greatly reduces overall power consumption.
The P3 water pump is the centrifugal type and therefore much quieter, easier running and use far less power than the diaphragm types.
H: ECO2
ECO2 has been our most worthwhile development in recent years as it has addressed the never ending concern about power supplies. We have received a lot of assistance and ideas from many users in its development and thank them for their input.
Firstly, an explanation:
Refrigeration systems consume electrical energy (power supply) converting it into thermal energy (to make your cabinet cold)
There are two distinct groups of electrical power available to supply your fridge system:
(A) Abundant Power (Mode A) is whenever a 240 volt AC mains or generated supply is available OR when the 12V DC power supply is fed from an alternator, solar, etc. and the voltage exceeds 13.5V. (Excess power after the batteries are topped up, energy that would otherwise be wasted.)
(B) Limited Power (Mode L) is when power supply is from a battery source only.
The ECO2 is a power management unit that reduces battery demand by operating as follows:
1.) Whenever power supply is abundant (Mode A), the ECO2 automatically triggers the system's controller into run mode starting the Ozefridge system, forcing it to consume, convert and store the abundant electrical energy into the eutectic plate(s) as thermal energy for future use. (Unless additional refrigeration is unwanted)
2.) When engaged ECO2 also operates the Ozefridge system at maximum compressor speed to convert the most refrigeration into eutectic storage while the power supply is abundant.
3.) When ECO2 takes control the eutectic mass is maintained in a frozen state within the lower half of the pre-set temperature operating range to maintain the most eutectic thermal mass into storage while the power supply is abundant.
4.) During normal operations the ECO2 checks constantly for the availability of abundant power. This ensures that any abundant power is always detected.
5.) Whenever only limited power (Mode L) is available, the frozen eutectic mass will hold-over the cabinet temperature for up to a day or so and if no further opportunity to use abundant power occurs in the meantime, the system automatically reverts to using the limited battery supply as further refrigeration is required.
Examples of how this exclusive Ozefridge feature can spare your batteries:
Example 1: Bill sails his yacht mostly at weekends and when at sea battery power is at a premium. During the week, Bill's yacht is in the pen connected to 240 volts mains power so he leaves everything in the fridge and it runs automatically on the mains ready for the next outing. While at sea Bill runs a small gen-set at night for an hour or so and on occasions he is also under motor.
Outcomes with a basic air cooled aluminum cold plate system:
If Bill installs an air-cooled cyclic cold plate system, his fridge will run on average say 10 minutes on and 20 minutes off. Without the backup of water cooling, the run times will increase and efficiency will decrease as temperature rises during the hotter months. (Just when I needed you most!). This type of cyclic refrigeration requires power on demand throughout the 24-hour day relying mostly on the batteries limited power supply and using little of any abundant power when available. (While costing less initially, this is the most inefficient system with the greatest demand on batteries).
Outcomes with Ozefridge Eutectic System:
If Bill installs an Ozefridge eutectic system with air and water cooling, 12 or 24 Volt & 240 AC operation and with ECO2 all included in the standard pack, he will enjoy all the benefits of eutectic refrigeration and have the most comprehensive power management, control, and failsafe system available.
When Bill sails out from the pen, his eutectic tank will be frozen solid with no further refrigeration needed until the eutectic mass is consumed. Now at sea, the solar panel has topped up the battery yet there is still plenty of sun and therefore abundant energy.
As the battery volts exceeds 13.5 volts, the ECO2 will cause the Ozefridge to run and store more energy in the eutectic plate(s).
Later at night Bill runs the 240 volt generator for an hour or so and again the ECO2 trips in and unlike other systems will choose to run direct from the gen-set's 240 volts leaving any charge into the battery to be a net again.
With the ECO-2 power management and Sure-Thaw control; this system would require little if any power from the battery supply.
Example 2: Fred is cruising and relies on solar and a Honda 1KVA generator to recharge his battery bank.
Outcomes with the Ozefridge eutectic system:
Fred has found that his refrigeration is cold enough if his Ozefridge eutectic system has one freeze per day involving about 4 hours of total running during the 24 hour period.
Often Fred's batteries are fully charged yet there is still plenty of wind or solar power, power that would otherwise be wasted, but the ECO2 is causing the Ozefridge to run and store this as thermal energy. At night, if the gen-set is used, the Ozefridge will be at it again, storing energy (refrigeration in advance) and sparing precious battery supply. Fred's system rarely uses power from his battery supply and when in the marina the Ozefridge will run on the mains power.
Other benefits of the ECO2 management system:
1) Less cost and weight: Reduced demand means that the need for additional battery power is reduced or eliminated.
2) Reducing the number of times any battery is discharged increases its life considerably.
3) With less stored battery power required for refrigeration, more is available for other requirements.
ECO2 is a product developed by Ozefridge and is an option for Ozefridge Systems only. (Discretely installed inside the E480)
ECO2 has been our most worthwhile development in recent years as it has addressed the never ending concern about power supplies. We have received a lot of assistance and ideas from many users in its development and thank them for their input.
Firstly, an explanation:
Refrigeration systems consume electrical energy (power supply) converting it into thermal energy (to make your cabinet cold)
There are two distinct groups of electrical power available to supply your fridge system:
(A) Abundant Power (Mode A) is whenever a 240 volt AC mains or generated supply is available OR when the 12V DC power supply is fed from an alternator, solar, etc. and the voltage exceeds 13.5V. (Excess power after the batteries are topped up, energy that would otherwise be wasted.)
(B) Limited Power (Mode L) is when power supply is from a battery source only.
The ECO2 is a power management unit that reduces battery demand by operating as follows:
1.) Whenever power supply is abundant (Mode A), the ECO2 automatically triggers the system's controller into run mode starting the Ozefridge system, forcing it to consume, convert and store the abundant electrical energy into the eutectic plate(s) as thermal energy for future use. (Unless additional refrigeration is unwanted)
2.) When engaged ECO2 also operates the Ozefridge system at maximum compressor speed to convert the most refrigeration into eutectic storage while the power supply is abundant.
3.) When ECO2 takes control the eutectic mass is maintained in a frozen state within the lower half of the pre-set temperature operating range to maintain the most eutectic thermal mass into storage while the power supply is abundant.
4.) During normal operations the ECO2 checks constantly for the availability of abundant power. This ensures that any abundant power is always detected.
5.) Whenever only limited power (Mode L) is available, the frozen eutectic mass will hold-over the cabinet temperature for up to a day or so and if no further opportunity to use abundant power occurs in the meantime, the system automatically reverts to using the limited battery supply as further refrigeration is required.
Examples of how this exclusive Ozefridge feature can spare your batteries:
Example 1: Bill sails his yacht mostly at weekends and when at sea battery power is at a premium. During the week, Bill's yacht is in the pen connected to 240 volts mains power so he leaves everything in the fridge and it runs automatically on the mains ready for the next outing. While at sea Bill runs a small gen-set at night for an hour or so and on occasions he is also under motor.
Outcomes with a basic air cooled aluminum cold plate system:
If Bill installs an air-cooled cyclic cold plate system, his fridge will run on average say 10 minutes on and 20 minutes off. Without the backup of water cooling, the run times will increase and efficiency will decrease as temperature rises during the hotter months. (Just when I needed you most!). This type of cyclic refrigeration requires power on demand throughout the 24-hour day relying mostly on the batteries limited power supply and using little of any abundant power when available. (While costing less initially, this is the most inefficient system with the greatest demand on batteries).
Outcomes with Ozefridge Eutectic System:
If Bill installs an Ozefridge eutectic system with air and water cooling, 12 or 24 Volt & 240 AC operation and with ECO2 all included in the standard pack, he will enjoy all the benefits of eutectic refrigeration and have the most comprehensive power management, control, and failsafe system available.
When Bill sails out from the pen, his eutectic tank will be frozen solid with no further refrigeration needed until the eutectic mass is consumed. Now at sea, the solar panel has topped up the battery yet there is still plenty of sun and therefore abundant energy.
As the battery volts exceeds 13.5 volts, the ECO2 will cause the Ozefridge to run and store more energy in the eutectic plate(s).
Later at night Bill runs the 240 volt generator for an hour or so and again the ECO2 trips in and unlike other systems will choose to run direct from the gen-set's 240 volts leaving any charge into the battery to be a net again.
With the ECO-2 power management and Sure-Thaw control; this system would require little if any power from the battery supply.
Example 2: Fred is cruising and relies on solar and a Honda 1KVA generator to recharge his battery bank.
Outcomes with the Ozefridge eutectic system:
Fred has found that his refrigeration is cold enough if his Ozefridge eutectic system has one freeze per day involving about 4 hours of total running during the 24 hour period.
Often Fred's batteries are fully charged yet there is still plenty of wind or solar power, power that would otherwise be wasted, but the ECO2 is causing the Ozefridge to run and store this as thermal energy. At night, if the gen-set is used, the Ozefridge will be at it again, storing energy (refrigeration in advance) and sparing precious battery supply. Fred's system rarely uses power from his battery supply and when in the marina the Ozefridge will run on the mains power.
Other benefits of the ECO2 management system:
1) Less cost and weight: Reduced demand means that the need for additional battery power is reduced or eliminated.
2) Reducing the number of times any battery is discharged increases its life considerably.
3) With less stored battery power required for refrigeration, more is available for other requirements.
ECO2 is a product developed by Ozefridge and is an option for Ozefridge Systems only. (Discretely installed inside the E480)
Value
Ozefridge: Best value by far.
The condenser is responsible for getting rid of the heat extracted from your cabinet. The most common cause of inefficient and ineffective refrigeration is due to poor condensing capability. The hotter the climate, the more difficult it is for the condenser to do its job. Adequately sized air cooled only systems are fine in most but not all situations. Water cooling is needed if operated in hotter conditions. Unlike many others, the Ozefridge water cooling method will reduce both power consumption and cooling times considerably. Being able to operate as an air only condenser or air plus water cooling thermostatically when required, ensures proper condensing in any environment.
Condenser is most important
Compare apples with apples and Ozefridge is by far the best value.
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The following is a quick list of the item or features found as standard eqipment on all Ozefridge Systems:
A: COMPRESSOR. The Ozefridge BE80 compressor has 25% greater capacity than the BD50 and 50% greater than the BD35.
B: CONDENSER. This unique Ozefridge triple pass condenser is both air and water cooled, giving far greater condensing capacity.
C: EUTECTIC PLATE(S). 318 grade stainless steel eutectic plates that are fabricated not welded. Stress fractures do not occur.
D: COUPLINGS. True refrigeration grade couplings with shut off valves and shroedar valves fitted ready for any future servicing.
E: ELECTRICAL. Connection terminals and accessable fuses are mounted externally on the CE480 cabinet.
F: CABINET. The E480 condensing unit is neatly housed in a stainless steel cabinet with rubber feet and mounting screw holes.
G: CONTROLLER. The digital 'Sure-Thaw' controller with LED and memory, ensures correct function as a true eutectic system.
H: ECO2. This inbuilt power management system causes the unit to run whenever AC power or DC above 13.5v is detected.
I: POWER SUPPLY. The inbuilt power supply allows connection to both AC and DC with automatic priority to the highest available.
J: BUILD QUALITY. Proudly Australian made and engineered for Australia's extreme conditions, by an Australian company.
K: DISTRIBUTION. Ozefridge sell and dispatch direct to users after much interaction, so as to provide the most appropriate system.
L: SUPPORT. All systems have a12 warranty. (See full warranty details in the owners manual)
M: PRICE. The price advantage by purchasing direct. Contact for a complete list.....
A: COMPRESSOR. The Ozefridge BE80 compressor has 25% greater capacity than the BD50 and 50% greater than the BD35.
B: CONDENSER. This unique Ozefridge triple pass condenser is both air and water cooled, giving far greater condensing capacity.
C: EUTECTIC PLATE(S). 318 grade stainless steel eutectic plates that are fabricated not welded. Stress fractures do not occur.
D: COUPLINGS. True refrigeration grade couplings with shut off valves and shroedar valves fitted ready for any future servicing.
E: ELECTRICAL. Connection terminals and accessable fuses are mounted externally on the CE480 cabinet.
F: CABINET. The E480 condensing unit is neatly housed in a stainless steel cabinet with rubber feet and mounting screw holes.
G: CONTROLLER. The digital 'Sure-Thaw' controller with LED and memory, ensures correct function as a true eutectic system.
H: ECO2. This inbuilt power management system causes the unit to run whenever AC power or DC above 13.5v is detected.
I: POWER SUPPLY. The inbuilt power supply allows connection to both AC and DC with automatic priority to the highest available.
J: BUILD QUALITY. Proudly Australian made and engineered for Australia's extreme conditions, by an Australian company.
K: DISTRIBUTION. Ozefridge sell and dispatch direct to users after much interaction, so as to provide the most appropriate system.
L: SUPPORT. All systems have a12 warranty. (See full warranty details in the owners manual)
M: PRICE. The price advantage by purchasing direct. Contact for a complete list.....
An extended description of system components and features...
A: COMPRESSOR.
The compressor is literally the heart of a refrigeration system and likewise is a most important component. It must be adequately sized to cope with the job required and be protected from harm if it is to provide long term efficient service.
Many manufacturers choose to use compressors a fraction of the capacity of the Ozefridge BE80 which is fine for small cabinets and if the load matches.
But it is false economy to send a boy on a man's job specially with cabinets getting larger, user expectations growing and a warming environment. It is nonsense to say that a smaller compressor is more power efficient. Certainly they use less power but they also do less work.
The correct sized compressor for the job is the best with a compressor too small being the most inefficient and often unable to perform when most needed
With the development of our ECO2 power management system has come the need to get as much refrigeration (Thermal energy stored) happening whenever power is abundant. The additional capacity of the BE80 allows the system to best utilize that power when available, providing more refrigeration with less demand on batteries.
The compressor is literally the heart of a refrigeration system and likewise is a most important component. It must be adequately sized to cope with the job required and be protected from harm if it is to provide long term efficient service.
Many manufacturers choose to use compressors a fraction of the capacity of the Ozefridge BE80 which is fine for small cabinets and if the load matches.
But it is false economy to send a boy on a man's job specially with cabinets getting larger, user expectations growing and a warming environment. It is nonsense to say that a smaller compressor is more power efficient. Certainly they use less power but they also do less work.
The correct sized compressor for the job is the best with a compressor too small being the most inefficient and often unable to perform when most needed
With the development of our ECO2 power management system has come the need to get as much refrigeration (Thermal energy stored) happening whenever power is abundant. The additional capacity of the BE80 allows the system to best utilize that power when available, providing more refrigeration with less demand on batteries.
C: EUTECTIC PLATES.
All Ozefridge eutectic plates are fabricated not welded. Being fabricated they are not subject to stress fractures and possible leaking due to the constant expansion and contraction which occurs during each cooling / thaw cycle. The pressed 318 grade stainless housing is bolted to a rear mounting plate with stainless steel metal threads and a uses a flexible sealant. The stainless steel rear mounting plate has an offset with a row of mounting holes for easy fixing the cabinet's interior with the stainless screw provided.
There are five different eutectic plate models available each with differing dimensions so as to suit the various cabinet sizes and shapes.
Each model can be supplied specifically for either landscape or portrait mounting. (Nominate). Each model can be supplied for either a single plate or twin plate application.
All Ozefridge eutectic plates are fabricated not welded. Being fabricated they are not subject to stress fractures and possible leaking due to the constant expansion and contraction which occurs during each cooling / thaw cycle. The pressed 318 grade stainless housing is bolted to a rear mounting plate with stainless steel metal threads and a uses a flexible sealant. The stainless steel rear mounting plate has an offset with a row of mounting holes for easy fixing the cabinet's interior with the stainless screw provided.
There are five different eutectic plate models available each with differing dimensions so as to suit the various cabinet sizes and shapes.
Each model can be supplied specifically for either landscape or portrait mounting. (Nominate). Each model can be supplied for either a single plate or twin plate application.
Each eutectic plate or pair of plates, has a single 25mm diameter x two metre insulated hose that carries the refrigeration pipes, temperature sensor cable and a spare twin cable.
These are fixed to the top of the plate and usually exit left as seen here. Exit right and longer lines can be ordered.
Each plate has a brass filler cap for adding the eutectic solution when fitted in the cabinet.
These are fixed to the top of the plate and usually exit left as seen here. Exit right and longer lines can be ordered.
Each plate has a brass filler cap for adding the eutectic solution when fitted in the cabinet.
G: CONTROLLER
The digital controller has an LED temperature read-out and twenty programmable functions including eutectic mass and condenser temperature controll cut-offs and hysteresis . Apart from temperature control, other parameters are pre-set and locked.
The eutectic control section uses the Ozefridge 'Sure-Thaw' principle where the core temperature of the eutectic mass is monitored and the system cycles on after the mass has thawed and off the system has re-frozen the eutectic mass again. This ensures that the benefits of the eutectic system are delivered with each cycle. (Latent heat at each phase change) This temperature is displayed on the LED constantly along with function indicator LED's.
The condenser control section senses the condenser temperature and switches the fan and or pump on as required. The condenser temperature can be read by pressing the lower left button.
The digital controller has an LED temperature read-out and twenty programmable functions including eutectic mass and condenser temperature controll cut-offs and hysteresis . Apart from temperature control, other parameters are pre-set and locked.
The eutectic control section uses the Ozefridge 'Sure-Thaw' principle where the core temperature of the eutectic mass is monitored and the system cycles on after the mass has thawed and off the system has re-frozen the eutectic mass again. This ensures that the benefits of the eutectic system are delivered with each cycle. (Latent heat at each phase change) This temperature is displayed on the LED constantly along with function indicator LED's.
The condenser control section senses the condenser temperature and switches the fan and or pump on as required. The condenser temperature can be read by pressing the lower left button.
An optional remote panel is available.
Dimension 240 x 50
with cable length up to eight metres.
Dimension 240 x 50
with cable length up to eight metres.
