Onion Cold Storage: Design, Project, Costs, and Complete System Setup Guide

Step by Step Comprehensive Guide to Setting Up an Onion Cold Storage Unit

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Preserve the freshness of onions with our advanced cold storage solutions, ensuring minimal spoilage and extended shelf life.

Onion cold storage is an essential infrastructure to enhance the shelf life of onions and maintain their quality. With increasing demand for sustainable storage solutions, setting up a reliable onion cold storage unit is both a lucrative business opportunity and a valuable service to reduce food wastage. Metro Refrigeration Industries, a leading cold storage manufacturer, offers comprehensive solutions to meet these needs. Follow this detailed guide to set up your onion cold storage unit effectively.

1. Understanding Onion Cold Storage

Efficient potato cold storage solution ensuring longer shelf life and freshness.
Efficient potato cold storage systems that reduce wastage and provide energy savings, keeping your produce fresh.

What is Onion Cold Storage?

Onion cold storage refers to a specially designed facility to store onions under controlled conditions, extending their shelf life and preserving quality.

Efficient cold storage system for green peas and frozen vegetables, preserving freshness and quality.
Maintain the freshness and quality of green peas and frozen vegetables with our advanced cold storage solutions, designed for optimal temperature control.

Benefits of Onion Cold Storage:

Prevents spoilage and loss during off-seasons.

Ensures consistent supply and stabilizes market prices.

Enhances farmers’ income and reduces food wastage.

Agricultural cold storage solutions for vegetables and frozen food, ensuring extended shelf life.
Maintain the freshness and quality of green peas and frozen vegetables with our advanced cold storage solutions, designed for optimal temperature control.

2. Plan Your Onion Cold Storage Project

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Advanced ammonia refrigeration system for industrial cold storage applications.

Onion Cold Storage Project Cost:

Assess the cost of land, construction, equipment, and utilities.

Typical onion cold storage cost in India can vary depending on capacity and design.

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Metro Refrigeration’s two-stage ammonia compressors offer enhanced efficiency and cooling power for extreme temperature control.

Onion Cold Storage Design:

Develop an onion cold storage layout plan for optimal airflow and temperature distribution.

Include energy-efficient equipment such as Metro Refrigeration’s Air Cooling Units and Evaporative Condensers.

Automated Ammonia Solenoid Valve for precise flow control in industrial refrigeration systems.
High-performance Ammonia Solenoid Valve for seamless refrigeration system automation.

3. Choose the Right Location

Metro Refrigeration Industries offers turnkey cold storage and refrigeration solutions for potato storage, onion storage, frozen vegetables, dairy plants, cold chains, and industrial application solutions using advanced Indo-American technology
Metro Refrigeration Industries – Your trusted partner in cold storage and industrial refrigeration solutions since 1986. Specializing in potato cold storage, dairy plants, frozen food systems, and more with cutting-edge Indo-American technology.

Key Considerations:

Proximity to onion-producing regions and transportation hubs.

Availability of utilities like electricity and water.

Compliance with local regulations for cold storage facilities.

4. Procure High-Quality Equipment

Metro Refrigeration Industries offers a wide range of reliable and energy-efficient products essential for setting up an cold storage unit:

Key Products:

Ammonia Chiller System for Cold Storage. Ammonia chiller system for cold storage facility from Metro Refrigeration Industries.
Metro Refrigeration’s ammonia chiller systems are ideal for cold storage facilities, ensuring precise temperature control and energy efficiency.

Ammonia Compressors: Single stage and two stage ammonia refrigeration compressors for precise temperature control.

Ammonia Evaporative Cooling Unit for Industrial Use. Ammonia evaporative cooling unit designed by Metro Refrigeration Industries for industrial cooling.
Metro’s ammonia evaporative coolers are engineered for industrial use, providing excellent heat exchange and energy savings in refrigeration systems.

Evaporative Condensers: Reduces energy consumption by utilizing water evaporation and air movement, critical for high-performance ammonia based cold storage.

High-performance air cooling units for industrial cold storage.
Boost cooling efficiency with our energy-saving air cooling units. Designed for reliable temperature control in industrial cold storage and refrigeration systems.

Air Cooling Units: Available in SS and AL series for durable and cost-effective cooling.

Evaporator Coils: Ensure optimal heat exchange and consistent cooling.

High-efficiency bunker coils for cold storage refrigeration systems.
Maximize cooling efficiency with our durable bunker coils. Engineered for optimal performance in cold storage refrigeration systems, ensuring reliable temperature control.

Bunker Coils: Enhance efficient heat transfer.

Cooling Coil Units: Provide precise temperature control for onion storage.

High-performance Ammonia Valve for precise flow control in ammonia refrigeration systems.
Durable Ammonia Valve for optimized industrial refrigeration systems.

Ammonia Valves: Deliver accurate refrigerant flow control for safe and efficient operation.

High-performance ammonia canned motor pump for refrigeration systems.
Reliable canned pumps that ensure seamless operation in cold storage systems. High-performance, energy-efficient solutions for industrial ammonia refrigeration.

Ammonia Evaporators: Commonly used in industries such as cold storage, food processing, dairy, and pharmaceuticals, where maintaining precise temperature control is essential.

LPR & HPR (Low-Pressure and High-Pressure Receivers) for Ammonia Systems. LPR and HPR receivers for ammonia refrigeration systems by Metro Refrigeration Industries.
Metro Refrigeration’s LPR and HPR receivers store refrigerants, optimizing ammonia refrigeration systems for energy efficiency and reliability.

Low Pressure and High Pressure Receivers (LPR & HPR): Manage refrigerant storage and regulation for the proper functioning of the ammonia cooling system.

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Experience precision freezing with our IQF freezer system, ensuring quality and texture in individually quick frozen foods.

Individual Quick Frozen Technology (IQF): Rapidly cools large volumes, preserving texture and quality.

Falling Film Chillers and Evaporators: Essential for rapid and efficient cooling of large quantities, ideal for agricultural products like potato, onions & frozen vegetables.

High-efficiency bunker coils for cold storage refrigeration systems.
Maximize cooling efficiency with our durable bunker coils. Engineered for optimal performance in cold storage refrigeration systems, ensuring reliable temperature control.

Axial Fans, Spray Nozzles, and Eliminators: Enhance airflow, ensure even water distribution, and prevent water droplet carryover in condensers.

Ammonia Chiller System for Cold Storage. Ammonia chiller system for cold storage facility from Metro Refrigeration Industries.
Metro Refrigeration’s ammonia chiller systems are ideal for cold storage facilities, ensuring precise temperature control and energy efficiency.

Industrial Ammonia Refrigeration System Compressors and Components: High-quality components like piston cylinder liners, crankshafts, and lubrication systems ensure reliable performance and durability.

5. Maintain Optimal Storage Conditions

Onion Cold Storage Temperature:

The best storage temperature for onions is between 0°C and 2°C.

Proper ventilation is crucial to prevent moisture buildup.

How Long Onion Can Be Stored in Cold Storage:

Onions can be stored for up to 6-8 months under ideal conditions, ensuring reduced losses and sustained quality.

6. Installation and Setup

Work with experienced professionals for the installation and commissioning of your cold storage unit. Metro Refrigeration Industries provides complete turnkey solutions, including:

Design and construction support

Energy-efficient machinery installation

Maintenance and after-sales support

Manufacture and commissioning of complete industrial ammonia refrigeration system, equipment & machineries

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Advanced ammonia refrigeration systems designed for precise temperature control and energy savings in cold storage applications. Trusted for industrial refrigeration needs.

7. Ensure Compliance and Obtain Subsidies

Onion Cold Storage Guidelines:

Follow industry best practices and government regulations.

Apply for available subsidies and incentives for agricultural cold storage projects.

8. Monitor and Optimize Operations

Use advanced technologies, such as Metro Refrigeration’s Individually Quick Frozen Technology (IQF) and Pillow Plates, to enhance efficiency and minimize operational costs.

Metro Refrigeration Industries' prestigious clientele including Amul, Adani, Patanjali, and Namaste India.
Proudly trusted by top brands like Amul, Adani, Patanjali, and Namaste India for reliable refrigeration solutions.

Why Choose Metro Refrigeration Industries?

Experience: Over 40 years of expertise in designing and manufacturing cold storage solutions.

Global Presence: Serving clients in India and over 30 countries worldwide, including Australia, UAE, Jordan, Turkey, Yemen, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.

Cutting-Edge Indo-American Technology: Ensures superior energy efficiency and performance.

Prestigious Clientele: Trusted by Amul, Adani, Namaste India, Patanjali, and more.

Complete Product Line: Comprehensive range of equipment tailored for cold storage, including ammonia compressors, ammonia evaporators, evaporative condensers, air cooling units, evaporator coils, ammonia valves, and more.

Best Cold Storage System Equipment and Machineries: Designed for reliability, energy efficiency, and precise temperature control.

Cost-Effective Solutions: Delivering low energy consumption and precise temperature control.

Metro Refrigeration Industries offers turnkey cold storage and refrigeration solutions for potato storage, onion storage, frozen vegetables, dairy plants, cold chains, and industrial application solutions using advanced Indo-American technology
Metro Refrigeration Industries – Your trusted partner in cold storage and industrial refrigeration solutions since 1986. Specializing in potato cold storage, dairy plants, frozen food systems, and more with cutting-edge Indo-American technology.

Contact Metro Refrigeration Industries

To explore our products and solutions for your cold storage unit, get in touch:

Location: D-35, Meerut Road Industrial Area, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh – 201 003, INDIA

Email: sales@metrorpl.com

Phone: +91-120-2712176, 2752030, 2757568, 2757269, 2713759

Customer Care: +91 88266 77754

Website: www.metrocompressor.com

Setting up an cold storage unit is a significant investment with high returns. By partnering with Metro Refrigeration Industries, you can leverage the best technology and industry expertise to ensure the success of your project.

Cold Storage Business Complete Guide : Projects, Construction & Design Tips

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Investing in the Future: Building an Energy-Efficient Cold Storage Business with Metro Refrigeration Industries

The cold storage industry is rapidly evolving, driven by increasing demand for quality preservation of perishable goods like potatoes, onions, tomatoes, dairy, meat, and frozen vegetables. A strategic cold storage business investment offers a high return, especially with the right technology that ensures energy efficiency and low energy consumption. Metro Refrigeration Industries specializes in cold chain setups and turnkey cold storage projects, providing solutions that are reliable, cost-effective, and designed for long-term performance.

Why Invest in a Cold Storage Business?

With rising consumer demand for fresh produce and processed foods, establishing a cold storage business can be a lucrative opportunity. The cold chain is crucial for maintaining the quality of frozen food, breweries and beverages, pharmaceuticals, and dairy products. Moreover, there is an increasing agricultural potential to store seasonal produce like potatoes and onions to prevent post-harvest losses and maintain market stability year-round.

Investing in a cold storage facility enables you to provide essential services to agricultural producers, food processors, and pharmaceutical companies, ensuring products remain fresh from farm to market. This is especially relevant for meat processing plants and chemical plants that require precise temperature and humidity control. Additionally, with proper cold storage designs, you can optimize the storage space for various perishable items.

Advanced Technology for Energy-Efficient Cold Storage

At Metro Refrigeration Industries, we integrate cutting-edge Indo-American advanced technology into every cold storage project, ensuring optimal energy efficiency and low energy consumption. Here are some of the key components that set us apart:

Single Stage Reciprocating Compressors

Single stage reciprocating compressors are ideal for applications requiring moderate cooling, such as cold storage units for fresh produce and frozen foods. Engineered with precision manufacturing techniques, these compressors ensure energy-efficient and consistent performance, making them a cost-effective choice for cold room suppliers and cold storage manufacturers.

Two Stage Reciprocating Compressors

Two stage reciprocating compressors or double stage reciprocating compressors are designed for operations demanding extremely low temperatures, such as pharmaceutical storage and meat processing. With advanced manufacturing standards, these compressors provide superior cooling performance and reliability, reducing operational costs for businesses exploring cold storage project investments.

Condenser Coil

Condenser coils are crucial for efficient heat exchange in refrigeration systems. Our industrial-grade condenser coils are designed to optimize the cooling process, making them essential for cold storage room setups and cold storage construction projects.

Heat Exchanger Coils

Heat exchanger coils play a critical role in cold storage systems by efficiently transferring heat from the stored goods to the refrigerant, ensuring consistent temperature control. These coils are designed to facilitate optimal heat exchange, promoting uniform cooling or heating in various applications such as dairy storage, frozen vegetables, and pharmaceuticals. With high efficiency and reliability, heat exchanger coils help maintain the desired temperature conditions, crucial for preserving the quality and safety of perishable items.

Pillow Plates

Pillow plates or are specialized heat exchangers used in industrial refrigeration systems, offering high thermal efficiency. Their compact design makes them suitable for cold storage units and industrial ice bank setups.

Temp Plate

Temp plates are highly efficient heat exchangers used in various industrial refrigeration applications. These plates are designed for maximum thermal performance, ensuring optimal energy usage in cold storage units and improving overall system efficiency.

Refrigerant Vessels

Refrigerant vessels provide safe and efficient storage of refrigerants in industrial refrigeration systems. Our robust refrigerant vessels are designed for large-scale cold storage setups, reducing cold storage construction costs.

Industrial Ice Bank

Industrial ice banks or ice thermal storage tank or ice bank tank are critical for storing thermal energy in applications requiring consistent cooling. These industrial ice bank tank or an ice storage system are widely used in dairy processing, breweries, and other cold storage projects.

Falling Film Evaporator (Chiller)

Falling film chiller offer efficient cooling for applications requiring rapid temperature reduction. Ideal for chemical plants and pharmaceutical storage, they are an innovative addition to modern cold storage solutions.

IQF (Individual Quick Freezing) Technology

IQF technology ensures rapid freezing of individual food items, maintaining their quality and texture. This technology is essential for cold storage facilities handling frozen foods and vegetables.

Evaporators

Evaporators play a critical role in refrigeration systems, ensuring effective heat removal. Our high-performance evaporators are designed for a wide range of cold storage applications, reducing the overall cold storage project cost.

Air Cooling Unit SS Series : SS304L Tube with Aluminum Fins

Our SS series air cooling units are built with stainless steel components for superior durability and hygiene. Designed for cold storage units handling sensitive products like pharmaceuticals, meat, and dairy, the SS series provides consistent cooling while ensuring energy efficiency and compliance with food safety standards.

Air Cooling Unit AL Series : Aluminum Tube with Aluminum Fins

The AL series air cooling units feature aluminum construction for lightweight and cost-effective solutions. Ideal for cold storage plants handling agricultural products like potatoes and onions, the AL series ensures effective cooling with reduced operational costs, making it a preferred choice for energy-efficient setups.

Evaporative Condensers

Evaporative condensers combine cooling and condensation processes to enhance refrigeration efficiency. These are ideal for businesses looking to reduce cold storage costs and improve energy efficiency.

Ammonia Compressor

Ammonia compressors are at the core of industrial refrigeration systems. With superior performance and energy-saving capabilities, our ammonia compressors are designed for large-scale cold storage manufacturing and ammonia refrigeration systems.

Ammonia Refrigeration System

Ammonia refrigeration systems are eco-friendly and efficient solutions for industrial cooling. They are widely used in cold storage units and facilities requiring precise temperature control and cost-effective solutions.

Specialized Potato and Onion Cold Storage Solutions

Cold storage for potatoes and onions is critical for minimizing post-harvest losses and ensuring year-round supply. Our specialized potato cold storage units and onion cold storage units are designed with advanced cooling technology to maintain optimal temperature and humidity levels. From potato cold storage plants to onion cold storage setups, we provide customized solutions to meet your specific needs. The cost of potato cold storage projects and onion cold storage projects is minimized through energy-efficient designs and precision manufacturing.

The Benefits of Energy-Efficient Cold Storage Solutions

Adopting energy-efficient cold storage solutions not only reduces your operational costs but also aligns with global sustainability goals. At Metro Refrigeration Industries, our focus on low energy consumption and reliable technology helps businesses reduce their carbon footprint while maximizing profits. Our turnkey solutions simplify the process of setting up a cold storage facility, from initial design and equipment installation to ongoing maintenance.

Cold store investments with advanced energy-saving features can lead to significant savings over time, offering a competitive edge in the market. With Metro Refrigeration Industries, you get access to the latest Indo-American advanced industrial refrigeration technologies, ensuring your cold storage business runs smoothly with minimal energy usage. Whether your project involves a cost of cold storage warehouse assessment or building an onion cold storage project cost analysis, we deliver customized solutions.

How Metro Refrigeration Industries Can Help with Your Cold Storage Project

We understand that every cold storage project has unique needs, whether it’s preserving agricultural products like potatoes and onions, managing dairy and meat processing, or storing pharmaceuticals and chemicals. Our team at Metro Refrigeration Industries works closely with you to develop customized cold chain setups that deliver optimal performance. From reciprocating compressors to ammonia valves, we ensure that each component contributes to a reliable and energy-efficient cold storage environment.

Get Started with Metro Refrigeration Industries Today

If you are looking to establish a cold storage business that offers energy-efficient, low-energy consumption solutions, Metro Refrigeration Industries is your trusted partner. Our expertise in turnkey cold storage solutions helps businesses thrive in competitive markets, ensuring that products remain fresh, safe, and ready for delivery. Contact us to learn more about how we can help you build a cold storage facility that meets your specific needs while optimizing your investment for long-term success. Whether you are a cold storage manufacturer or exploring cold storage business cost and investment opportunities, we have the expertise to guide you.

Contact Information:
Metro Refrigeration Industries
D-35, Meerut Road Industrial Area, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh – 201 003, INDIA
Customer Care: +91 88266 77754
E-mail: sales@metrorpl.com
Website: www.metrocompressor.com
Phones: +91-120-2712176, 2752030, 2757568, 2757569

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