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Transport Refrigeration Units - Basics

9/24/24

Here's an overview of how a TRU works: Key Components Refrigeration System: Compressor: Compresses the refrigerant, increasing its pressure and temperature. Condenser: Cools the high-pressure refrigerant vapor, converting it into a liquid. Expansion Valve: Reduces the pressure of the liquid refrigerant, causing it to cool further. Evaporator: Absorbs heat from the cargo area, causing the refrigerant to evaporate and cool the space.

How to Maintain Your Refrigerated Truck: Reefer Maintenance 101

2/24/21

Transport Refrigeration Units, or reefers as they are commonly referred to, come with a whole set of additional maintenance requirements carriers must be responsible for. Not only does keeping a well-maintained reefer provide for safe and efficient transport of refrigerated freight, but it also helps alleviate unexpected equipment failure that...