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Advanced insulations for refrigerated shipping containers.

Author(s) : FELDMAN K. T. Jr

Type of article: Article

Summary

The article discusses test results on new insulation processes without CFC-blown polyurethane foams. The objective is to ban completely the use of CFCs in insulation. New insulants are described: vacuum powders in evacuated envelopes or partial-vacuum aerogels, also protected by evacuated envelopes, or vacuum bodies made in metal or ceramics. The applications are mainly in ships and containers for sea transport.

Details

Original title: Advanced insulations for refrigerated shipping containers.
Record ID : 1994-0867
Languages: English
Source: ASHRAE Journal - vol. 35 - n. 2
Publication date: 1993/02
Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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Indexing

Themes: Marine transport;
Insulants;
Containers and packaging
Keywords: Ship; CFC; Ceramics; Vacuum; Sea transport; Refrigerated transport; Deterioration; Design; Substitute; Powder; Testing; Insulation; Container