During cold storage construction, ensuring a rational design is crucial for controlling overall investment. The number of rooms significantly impacts final costs. More rooms require more independent racking (walls, ceilings, and floors), a more complex insulation system, and independent refrigeration equipment and temperature controllers. The larger the number of rooms, the more complex the design and the greater the temperature difference, which in turn increases the requirements for materials, equipment, and construction techniques, naturally leading to higher costs. Understanding the relationship between room design and cost is an essential component of pre-production planning, especially in the realm of cold storage design.
How does the cold storage compartment design affect the project cost?
1. Increase the insulation investment by dividing the number of rooms
The most obvious impact is that the increased number of compartments requires a significant increase in the area of insulation panels (such as polyurethane panels). Dividing walls and door openings require additional insulation and specialized sealing, which drives up material and installation costs. A sophisticated cold storage design requires precise calculation of the incremental benefits of compartmentalization.
2. Temperature zone differences drive up equipment costs
Different sections in a cold storage—like refrigeration, freezing, quick-freezing, and through-the-door—usually need different temperatures. When the temperature difference between sections is large, the cooling system has to work harder. This might mean separate compressors, air coolers, and more complicated pipes and controls. Low-temperature areas cost more to build and run than higher-temperature ones. By planning temperature zones carefully within the cold storage design, you can save money on equipment.
3. Functional zoning increases structural complexity
Including special rooms—such as for pre-cooling, thawing, or humidity control—requires:
- A. More complex construction (e.g., stronger floors or special drains)
This directly increases the difficulty and time of construction, leading to higher overall costs. - B. Custom equipment (e.g., special humidifiers or ventilation systems)
Clearly, compartmental planning in cold storage design is more than a simple spatial division. It profoundly impacts insulation workload, refrigeration equipment selection and configuration, system complexity, and construction schedule. At the initial stage of a project, a professional team must closely integrate storage requirements, cargo turnover processes, and budgetary frameworks. This involves meticulous design and cost simulation, ensuring functionality and efficiency are met. This ensures optimal cost-effectiveness, avoiding budgetary overruns caused by design errors later in the project.
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