+44 (0) 1786 841603 info@key.fm Home About Us Consultancy Facilities Management Technologies Training Experience Contact Us The Challenge An importer and wholesaler of specialist foods engaged with KEY regarding our smart sensor diagnostics. They suspected there were problems with one of their large refrigeration units. The unit was being used to store fine meats, where storage at a consistent temperature is essential for keeping them in premium condition. This is also a UK legal requirement, with the Food Safety (General Food Hygiene) Regulations 1995 stating that certain foods must be kept at temperatures either below 8 °C or above 63 °C to ensure they are safe to eat. Previously, the owners had lost valuable stock, and capacity to fulfill orders through refrigerator malfunctioning. The Solution We installed a smart sensor system which enabled the real-time monitoring of temperature, humidity and human activity. Through Big Data crunching techniques we constructed a rich representation of environmental conditions over time. This flagged up business-critical problems which were resolved through simple adjustments to assets and procedure. The sensors also serve as an early warning system, allowing for the identification and preemption of malfunction or sending instant notifications in the event of asset failure. Added "True FM" Value: Bringing Environmental Data to Life The smart sensor diagnostics identified significant variations in temperature within and between areas of the unit, including below zero temperatures sufficient to spoil food. Sense-checking Business Information Systems The smart sensor system established that the unit’s thermostat was inaccurate, showing a temperature which was too cold by almost 2°C. Human Impacts The analysis revealed that when door was left open for too long, one A/C unit was overcompensating, causing the formation of ice in one area of the unit. “KEY’s smart sensor diagnostics confirmed our suspicions regarding the performance of the refrigeration unit, and showed ways for us to resolve the potentially business-critical issues for very little cost” Business Owner Case Studies True FM, from smart diagnostics to transnational management solutions. Knowledge & News Get KEY insights, past and present, and follow us on social media. About Key The UK's longest-running, most influential Facilities Management Consultancy. Contact Key Facilities Management Head Office ‘The Pistol Factory’ 37 Main Street, Doune Scotland, UK FK16 6BJ Email: info@key.fm Phone: +44 (0) 1786 841603 Sitemap Home About Key Meet the Team Clients Consultancy Smart Technologies Experience Knowledge & News – True Facilities Management Knowledge Case Studies Contact Us Services True Facilities Management Facilities Healthcheck Global Capability & Emerging Markets International Facilities Management Integrated Operations Operational Efficiency & ISO 41001 Smart Diagnostics Smart Environments Smart Monitoring Sustainability Leadership Energy Audit Workplace Optimisation Home About Us Consultancy Facilities Management Technologies Training Experience Contact Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions © Key Facilities Management UK 2021 Share This