Rafael Santos
Refrigeration Engineer
B.S. Mechanical Engineering • HVAC-R Certified • 10+ years
About
Rafael Santos is a certified HVAC-R technician with over 10 years of experience in refrigeration systems and cooling technology. He specializes in analyzing compressor performance, refrigerant cycle efficiency, and thermal management in countertop ice makers.
With a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and extensive field experience, Rafael has worked on commercial refrigeration systems and adapted his expertise to evaluate consumer ice makers. His hands-on approach combines theoretical knowledge with practical testing to assess real-world cooling performance.
Expertise
- •Compressor systems and refrigerant cycle analysis
- •Cooling efficiency and thermal management
- •HVAC-R system diagnostics and troubleshooting
- •Energy consumption optimization
Testing Approach
Rafael uses thermal imaging and pressure gauges to evaluate refrigeration performance under various operating conditions. His testing protocols measure compressor duty cycles, cooling rates, and energy efficiency to provide comprehensive assessments of ice maker refrigeration systems.