Cold Storage
Cold storage facility refrigeration load and insulation
Beta module: functional, with verification in progress.
Code references
Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Length | m |
| Width | m |
| Height | m |
| Storage Temperature | °C |
| Ambient Temperature | °C |
| Daily Product Load | kg/day |
| Door Openings/Day | — |
| Product Entry Temperature | °C |
| Product Specific Heat | kJ/kg·K |
| Latent Heat of Freezing | kJ/kg |
| Door Area | m² |
| Lighting Load | W |
| Equipment Load | W |
| Personnel Inside | — |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Cold Storage calculator do?
- Cold storage facility refrigeration load and insulation. It references ASHRAE.
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Cold Storage calculator use?
- The Cold Storage calculator references ASHRAE.
- What inputs does the Cold Storage calculator need?
- The Cold Storage calculator takes 14 inputs: Length (m), Width (m), Height (m), Storage Temperature (°C), Ambient Temperature (°C), Daily Product Load (kg/day), Door Openings/Day, Product Entry Temperature (°C), Product Specific Heat (kJ/kg·K), Latent Heat of Freezing (kJ/kg), Door Area (m²), Lighting Load (W), Equipment Load (W), Personnel Inside.
- Is the Cold Storage calculator verified?
- Cold Storage is a beta module. It works, but verification is still in progress. Its results carry documented limitations and require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.