ART.I.CO. (ARTificial Intelligence for COoling): An innovative method for optimizing the control of refrigeration systems based on Artificial Neural Networks

•Artificial Neural Networks are used in a control method for refrigeration systems.•Identification of optimal operating points according to the working conditions.•Optimal control of operating parameters led to energy savings up to 13.4%.•Good flexibility is provided due to the introduction of the optimization priority.•Plug-in or built-in control solution for existing or new refrigeration systems.