BOC  is showcasing its new Frostcruise cryogenic truck and trailer refrigeration system at this week’s Multimodal show, which it said is ideal for out-of-hours deliveries as it operates at only 56dB.

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Debuted earlier this month, the Frostcruise system is certified by the Noise Abatement Society and operates at 56dB, making it suitable for out-of-hours deliveries in urban areas where noise is often limited to 60-65 dB. It is also not reliant on a driver keeping the engine running, unlike mechanical refrigeration systems.

The system, developed by BOC and parent company The Linde Group, uses liquid nitrogen at -196°C to chill the vehicle's load area using a heat exchanger. BOC claims it can reduce air temperature from ambient to 2°C within eight minutes and can maintain a constant temperature even in multi-drop operations.

BOC claims the system has zero particulate, NOx and CO2 emissions at point of delivery, and can have a 64% reduction in total carbon footprint compared with an equivalent diesel-powered refrigeration system.

Director of bulk and packaged gas, Nathan Palmer, said: "We are delighted to be offering Frostcruise to the UK and Ireland chilled transport market. BOC is committed to helping our customers minimise their environental footprint and this new quiet, greener technology is an excellent way of minimising the impact of our customers' store deliveries."

Visit the BOC stand (1142) at Multimodal, which is currently taking place the Birmingham NEC until Thursday (30 April).

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