How many hours per day are compressors typically used in medium temperature applications?

In medium temperature applications, compressors are typically used for 16 hours a day. This is primarily because these applications often require a significant amount of cooling throughout the day, especially in commercial settings such as grocery stores, restaurants, and food processing facilities, where maintaining proper temperatures is critical for product safety and quality.

The operation duration is designed to balance the cooling load with energy efficiency. Many systems are designed based on an expected peak load that occurs for a large portion of the day, which often translates to approximately two-thirds of a 24-hour period. Therefore, 16 hours represents a practical compromise between operational efficiency and necessary cooling requirements, making it a common industry standard for medium temperature applications.