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FREEZING THE HARVEST OF THE SEA.

Author(s) : PERKS A.

Type of article: Article

Summary

THE AUTHOR DESCRIBES IN SOME DETAIL THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT USED ON SOUTH AFRICAN FISHING VESSELS. THE BENEFITS OF REFRIGERATED SEA WATER, SOME PROBLEMS WITH THE ADDITION OF ICE AND STORAGE OF WET FISH IN BOXES ARE DISCUSSED. AIR BLAST FREEZING AND PLATE FREEZERS ARE BOTH USED, FREEZING TIMES FOR THE FORMER BEING 8-10 HOURS, AND FOR THE LATTER, 3 HOURS FOR A 75 MILLIMETRE THICK BLOCK. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF CONDENSERS, COMPRESSORS AND PIPE WORK, THE USE OF EXTENDED OR REMOTE SUMPS FOR COMPRESSORS BEING A PARTICULAR POINT. BOTH DIRECT EXPANSION AND PUMPED RECIRCULATION SYSTEMS ARE CONSIDERED TOGETHER WITH THE COOLING OF FISH HOLDS. G.R.S.

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  • Original title: FREEZING THE HARVEST OF THE SEA.
  • Record ID : 1986-2362
  • Languages: English
  • Source: S. A. Refrig. Aircond. - vol. 2 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1986/01
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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