Business Details
24 Years
experience
Specialist Refrigeration Engineering Consultancy Services
Established in 2002, our company provides specialist refrigeration engineering consultancy services to the refrigeration industry and its users. With over 40 years of combined experience in refrigeration engineering, our principal consultant Michael Boast holds prestigious fellowships with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and the Institute of Refrigeration. We offer comprehensive expertise in industrial refrigeration, cold storage, water chilling applications, and expert witness services for litigation and mediation. Our technical capabilities include pressure systems compliance, environmental engineering, and innovative solutions for ammonia refrigeration systems.We have conducted over 60 water chilling unit investigations globally and maintain active involvement in industry committees and standards development. Our consultancy addresses operational challenges like frost heave prevention, condensation control, and energy-efficient system design. We provide thermographic scanning for insulation efficiency and traffic management solutions for cold storage facilities. Our technical publications and pioneering work in frost-free cold storage demonstrate our industry leadership. We combine practical experience with academic knowledge to deliver tailored engineering solutions for complex refrigeration challenges.
Services
Industrial Refrigeration
Water Chilling
Cold Storage
Expert Witness
Environmental Engineering
Thermographic Scanning
Frost Heave Prevention
Pressure Systems Compliance
Ammonia Refrigeration
Condensation Control
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of combined experience in refrigeration engineering
- Our principal consultant holds prestigious fellowships in mechanical engineering
- We've conducted over 60 water chilling unit investigations globally
- We pioneered frost-free cold storage solutions since 2003
- We provide expert witness services with court testimony experience
Associations and certifications
- Institution of Mechanical Engineers
- Institute of Refrigeration
- ASHRAE
Services
Industrial Refrigeration
We provide comprehensive industrial refrigeration consultancy covering plant design, pressure systems compliance, and environmental regulations. Our expertise includes ammonia refrigeration systems, condensation control, and energy-efficient solutions. We offer technical investigations and remedial solutions for refrigeration plant operations.
Water Chilling
Our water chilling services address process cooling and essential chilled water requirements. We investigate system failures, resolve misapplication issues, and provide technical reports. We specialise in preventing freezing damage and optimising chiller performance for 24/7 operations.
Expert Witness
Michael Boast provides expert witness services for refrigeration-related disputes. We offer technical assessments, court testimony, and mediation support. Our experience covers refrigeration plant failures, insulation issues, and compliance disputes with over 40 years industry knowledge.
Cold Storage
We advise on chill and frozen storage facilities including insulation efficiency, frost-free operations, and structural integrity. Our thermographic scanning identifies repair needs while traffic management solutions reduce operating costs and air losses in cold storage environments.
Environmental Engineering
Our environmental engineering specialises in extreme temperature and humidity control. We design systems maintaining -80C temperatures with 2% relative humidity for pharmaceutical applications. We provide 100% standby systems for critical storage requirements with precision temperature control to 0.1C accuracy.
People
Michael Boast
Chartered Engineer
Chartered Engineer with over 40 years refrigeration industry experience. Fellow of IMechE and Institute of Refrigeration. Author of seven technical publications. ASHRAE member and expert witness with court testimony experience.
Questions
What refrigeration sectors do you specialise in?
We specialise in industrial refrigeration, cold storage facilities, water chilling systems, and environmental engineering for pharmaceutical applications.
Can you provide expert witness services?
Yes, our principal consultant provides expert witness services with court testimony experience in refrigeration-related litigation matters.
Do you handle international projects?
Yes, we have conducted refrigeration investigations in the UK and overseas locations across various industries.
What technical publications have you authored?
Our principal has authored seven technical publications covering refrigeration plant design, cold storage safety, and low-temperature applications since 1986.
How do you address condensation issues?
We provide specialist solutions for condensation problems in roof voids and cold storage environments through targeted engineering interventions.
What accreditations do you hold?
We hold fellowships with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and Institute of Refrigeration, plus ASHRAE membership.
