--- title: RDT Blog | Refrigeration Design Technologies (5) description: RDT's Refrigeration Blog - an educational resource for consultants, dealers and end-users. 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Whether you're planning a new project, troubleshooting equipment, or preparing for industry changes, you'll find resources to help you move forward with confidence. ###### Browse topics including: A2L Refrigerants | Food Safety | System Design | Troubleshooting | Preventive Maintenance | Energy Efficiency All topics refrigeration commercial refrigeration energy efficiency EcoCool food waste EcoSmart Walk-Ins RDT team redundancy food safety freezer maintenance school sustainability trends Digital Scroll Compressor humidity HACCP Regulations remote refrigeration freezer burn Danger Zone Energy Study Ingredients c-stores commercial freezer bacteria consultants convenience stores healthcare hospitals service technician storage A2L Refrigerant Environment HVAC food storage refrigeration rack system ASHRAE Blast Chillers FCSI Foodservice Director Retrofitting USDA convenience store foodservice dry aging humidity room remote monitoring B&I Dining Chain Restaurants College & University EPA Fine Dining Lighting Polarcraft PremierPak SNAP corporate cafeteria corporate foodservice footprint k-12 noise reduction rack system sanitation Center for Disease Control Deli Case Drop-In Well Events FDA Facility Manager Grab-N-Go LEED Merchandisers NASA Pillsbury Reach-Ins Rebates Shock Freezers UL US Army USGBC biomedical chill team eev heat reclaim industrial refrigeration installation kegs labor nutrition piping refrigerated trucking stadiums temperature monitoring water-cooled [![Refrigerated storage area with grey pallets full of red and yellow vegetables](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hubfs/RDT%20%20-%20Effect%20of%20Cold%20Storage%20%26%20Humidity%20on%20Food%20Storage%20Header%20Image.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/cold-storage-humidity-on-food-storage) [food storage](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/food-storage) ### [The Effect Of Cold Storage And Moisture On Food Storage](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/cold-storage-humidity-on-food-storage) Aug 17, 2022 2 min read Food quality is highly dependent on proper storage climates. Temperature and moisture levels must remain within an ideal range for food to stay fresh, delicious, and safe to eat. Overly-warm and moist conditions encourage the growth of micr... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/cold-storage-humidity-on-food-storage) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RDT%20CARB%20Regulations%20Header%20Image.png?width=500&name=RDT%20CARB%20Regulations%20Header%20Image.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/carb-regulations-affect-california-businesses) [Regulations](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/regulations) ### [CARB Regulations That Affect California Businesses](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/carb-regulations-affect-california-businesses) Jul 07, 2022 2 min read Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants, once thought beneficial for the environment, are now better understood to have a detrimental impact on... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/carb-regulations-affect-california-businesses) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RDT%20Importance%20of%20Heated%20Floors%20Header%20Image.png?width=500&name=RDT%20Importance%20of%20Heated%20Floors%20Header%20Image.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-importance-of-heat-reclaim-for-under-floor-heating) [EcoCool](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecocool) ### [The Importance of Heat Reclaim for Under-Floor Heating](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-importance-of-heat-reclaim-for-under-floor-heating) Jun 16, 2022 2 min read As with other industries, the foodservice sector is facing many unique challenges. In 2022, restaurants and other cold storage establishment... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/the-importance-of-heat-reclaim-for-under-floor-heating) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RDT%203%20Innovations%20Restaurants%20Should%20Adopt%20-%20Header%20Image.png?width=500&name=RDT%203%20Innovations%20Restaurants%20Should%20Adopt%20-%20Header%20Image.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/innovations-every-restaurant-should-adopt) [EcoSmart](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecosmart) ### [3 Innovations That Every Restaurant Should Adopt](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/innovations-every-restaurant-should-adopt) Jun 09, 2022 1 min read When aiming to launch a successful restaurant, the owner should be looking at a few key aspects: business strategy, food design, staff hirin... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/innovations-every-restaurant-should-adopt) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/rdt%20maintenance%20demands%20hero.png?width=500&name=rdt%20maintenance%20demands%20hero.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/commercial-refrigeration-thats-easy-to-maintain-and-service) [HACCP](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/haccp), [EcoCool](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecocool), [service technician](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/service-technician), [maintenance](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/maintenance) ### [Save Time with Commercial Refrigeration That's Easy to Maintain and Service](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/commercial-refrigeration-thats-easy-to-maintain-and-service) May 11, 2022 1 min read [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/commercial-refrigeration-thats-easy-to-maintain-and-service) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RDT%20Walk-in%20Coolers%20Arent%20Just%20For%20Restaurants%20Header%20Image.png?width=500&name=RDT%20Walk-in%20Coolers%20Arent%20Just%20For%20Restaurants%20Header%20Image.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/walk-in-coolers-arent-just-for-restaurants) [commercial refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/commercial-refrigeration), [Walk-Ins](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/walk-ins) ### [Walk-Ins Aren't Just for Restaurants Anymore](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/walk-in-coolers-arent-just-for-restaurants) May 09, 2022 2 min read Having a great walk-in cooler or freezer is important in every restaurant and bar. But walk-ins aren't only for the foodservice industry. In... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/walk-in-coolers-arent-just-for-restaurants) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Is%20it%20Time%20to%20Update%20Your%20Specifications.png?width=500&name=Is%20it%20Time%20to%20Update%20Your%20Specifications.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/do-your-refrigeration-specifications-need-updating) [refrigeration rack system](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration-rack-system), [consultants](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/consultants) ### [Do Your Refrigeration Specifications Need Updating?](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/do-your-refrigeration-specifications-need-updating) Apr 20, 2022 1 min read The world around us continues to launch new technologies that transform and enhance our day-to-day lives, and developments in refrigeration ... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/do-your-refrigeration-specifications-need-updating) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RDT%20-%20kegs%20hero.png?width=500&name=RDT%20-%20kegs%20hero.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/important-considerations-for-a-walk-in-keg-cooler) [refrigeration](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/refrigeration), [Walk-Ins](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/walk-ins), [redundancy](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/redundancy), [trends](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/trends), [storage](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/storage), [kegs](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/kegs) ### [Important Considerations for a Walk-In Keg Cooler](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/important-considerations-for-a-walk-in-keg-cooler) Apr 11, 2022 2 min read Whether a classic keg of suds or something more progressive like kegs of cold brew coffee or kombucha, kegged beverages can turn bad or crea... [Read More](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/important-considerations-for-a-walk-in-keg-cooler) [![](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/hs-fs/hubfs/international%20food%20shipping%20hero.png?width=500&name=international%20food%20shipping%20hero.png)](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/how-cold-storage-works-for-international-food-items) [EcoSmart](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ecosmart), [Ingredients](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/topic/ingredients) ### [How Cold Storage Works for International Food Items](https://solutions.rdtonline.com/blog/how-cold-storage-works-for-international-food-items) Mar 23, 2022 2 min read People around the world enjoy ingredients from other parts of the world, but it doesn't just show up on the plate. The reality is foods are ... 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