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ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN THE COLD CHAIN.

Author(s) : MATTAROLO L.

Summary

THE PURPOSE OF A BETTER COLD CHAIN IS REDUCING QUALITY AND MASS LOSSES OF FOODSTUFFS AND ENERGY LOSSES IN PLANT. ENERGY CONSUMPTION BY THE COLD CHAIN WILL INCREASE, MAINLY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. AN ANALYSIS OF LOSSES SHOWS THAT SOME SHOULD BE PREVENTED (SMALL PLANT WITH HERMETICALLY SEALED COMPRESSORS, TRANSPORT, AND OPERATION OF MACHINES AT REDUCED LOAD).

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  • Original title: ENERGY CONSUMPTION IN THE COLD CHAIN.
  • Record ID : 1983-1760
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Refrigeration of perishable products for distant markets.
  • Publication date: 1982/01/26
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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