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Beef chilling: factors affecting quality, weight loss and energy consumption.

Author(s) : GIGIEL A.

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Beef chillers cannot be designed without reference to the many factors that affect the chilling rate, weight loss and energy consumption. The author examines the effects of three factors (breed, sex and chilling rate) on energy consumption and the use of electrical stimulation. Energy consumption was measured and analyzed in twenty British slaughterhouses over the course of a year. Results showed that large energy savings can be made without deterioration in performance or the introduction of "new" energy-saving technology. The paper also discusses electrical stimulation of carcasses showing the benefits that can accrue and examining the differences between high and low voltage electrical stimulation.

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Pages: p 317-331

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  • Original title: Beef chilling: factors affecting quality, weight loss and energy consumption.
  • Record ID : 1994-1003
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Proposals for the generation and use of refrigeration in the 21st century.
  • Publication date: 1992/09/07
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