Silent running
ecoFridge has already been recognised for its silent operation by the Noise Abatement Society (NAS) which encourages companies to help protect the environment from noise pollution. In November they presented Ukram with the John Connell Technology Award 2006.
The secret behind the silent running is the absence of any moving parts within the cooling system, combined with the fact that, unlike traditional systems, it does not require a mechanical engine.
NAS trustee Gloria Elliot described ecoFridge as a fantastic step forward: "It solves the problem of delivering refrigerated goods to supermarkets at night, which is currently banned due to the high noise pollution of traditional refrigerated trailers," she said. "With the ecoFridge system, we can combine the growing necessity for a 24h delivery of goods and at the same time reap the environmental benefits!