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A passive radiator for a refrigerated foundation in permafrost.

Author(s) : BHARGAVA R., PATTERSON J., BASSLER D. J.

Summary

The paper describes a ground refrigeration system utilizing a passive radiator that was incorporated into the design of a vehicle-maintenance shop during the first stages of construction on the North Slope of Alaska. The initial foundation design was based on a soils report that predicted thaw-stable permafrost soils. When thaw-unstable soils were encountered during foundation excavation, the design had to be modified in a manner that not only would minimally affect the construction contract but also would result in a structurally stable building foundation.

Details

  • Original title: A passive radiator for a refrigerated foundation in permafrost.
  • Record ID : 1992-3055
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1991
  • Source: Source: ASHRAE Trans.
    vol. 97-1; 605-609; 5 fig.; 1 tabl.; 1 ref.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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