Cadbury's colossus.

Type of article: Article

Summary

A 534,000 cubic metre cold store for chocolate-based products is described, which holds 93,000 pallets at a temperature of 6 deg C and an RH of 65, more or less 5%. KLEA66 is the chosen refrigerant, and the refrigeration capacity is 3,500 kilowatts. The chiller units were converted from semi hermetic to open drive, and synthetic lubricating oil is used. 6 air cooling units, each with a nominal capacity of 580 kilowatts are roof housed and deliver air at a rate of 243 cubic metres/second, the atmosphere in the store being maintained at a positive pressure. G.R.S.

Details

  • Original title: Cadbury's colossus.
  • Record ID : 1994-3681
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1993/09
  • Source: Source: Refrig. Air Cond.
    vol. 96; n. 1146; 28-29; 3 phot.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.