Case Study
Chiller and Generator Rental for Agricultural Food Production
Overview
Client: Agricultural / Food production
Industry: Plumbing
Project Overview: Chiller and generator hire with the addition of a Flybrid Wheel to reduce running costs through Deisel consumption reductions
Project Value Range: £40,000 (excluding fuel costs)
Newsome Ltd has recently completed another successful project for a long-standing client in the agricultural and food production industry. The project involved the rental of a high-capacity NR-375 chiller, paired with a 200 kVA generator and a Punch Flybrid system. This temporary solution was specifically designed to meet the client’s cooling and power needs during the crucial pea harvesting season, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and significant cost savings.
Client Background
The client, a family-owned business that has been growing vegetables since 1954 and freezing since 1983, operates a large facility dedicated to processing frozen peas. Their factory, acquired in the early 1980s, features a freezer tunnel capable of handling up to 4 tonnes per hour, making it a key facility in their production line for major brands in the food industry.
Challenge
Each year during the pea harvesting season, the client requires a reliable and efficient chiller solution to maintain the quality of their frozen produce. Previously, they relied on Newsome Ltd for chiller rentals, but this year, rising energy and fuel costs created additional challenges. The client needed a way to reduce the high diesel consumption associated with running the generator, while still ensuring the chiller and generator could meet the demanding cooling requirements of their production line.
Solution
Newsome Ltd provided a comprehensive solution that included the rental of an NR-375 chiller and a 200 kVA generator, specifically designed to handle the cooling requirements of the pea freezing process. To address the client’s concerns about fuel costs, Newsome introduced the Punch Flybrid system—a cutting-edge energy-saving technology designed to reduce diesel consumption and improve efficiency.
The Punch Flybrid system works by storing energy generated during low load periods and reusing it when demand peaks. This reduces the overall fuel consumption of the generator, leading to significant cost savings. Over the 12-week rental period, the use of this system resulted in fuel savings of over £25,000, a critical benefit given the client’s focus on reducing operational costs.
Benefits
The project delivered several key benefits for the client. Most notably, the integration of the Flybrid system allowed for a significant reduction in diesel consumption, resulting in savings of more than £25,000 over the rental period. This reduction in fuel usage directly contributed to lowering operational costs, which was essential given the financial pressures created by rising fuel prices. Additionally, the NR-375 chiller and 200 kVA generator worked seamlessly to maintain the client’s production levels, with the freezer tunnel operating at full capacity throughout the peak harvesting season. The solution provided by Newsome ensured that the production process continued uninterrupted, safeguarding the quality of the frozen produce.
By handling the entire generator and fuel management process, Newsome also provided the client with a hassle-free experience, allowing them to focus on their core business. This level of service and convenience was a critical aspect of the solution, as it relieved the client of the need to manage fuel supply or equipment logistics during their busiest time of year. Finally, the use of the Flybrid system not only contributed to cost savings but also supported the client’s sustainability goals by reducing diesel consumption and lowering overall carbon emissions during the season. This aligns with broader industry trends of improving environmental performance while maintaining operational efficiency.
Conclusion
Newsome’s tailored solution has proven to be highly effective, providing the client with a reliable chiller and generator system while significantly reducing operating costs. The success of this project highlights Newsome’s ability to deliver comprehensive, energy-efficient chiller rental solutions for the agricultural and food production sector. The client was highly satisfied with the outcome, and this project is expected to renew annually as part of their ongoing relationship with Newsome. By continuing to deliver cutting-edge, cost-effective solutions, Newsome remains a trusted partner in supporting essential agricultural operations that contribute to the British economy.