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THE EFFECT OF FLOOR CONSTRUCTION IN KIWIFRUIT COOL STORES ON SYSTEM ENERGY USE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL.

Author(s) : CLELAND D. J.

Summary

DESIGNS OF COLD STORES FOR PRESERVATION OF KIWIFRU ZEALAND DO NOT USE ANY SPECIFIC FLOOR INSULATION BUT RELY ON NATURAL INSULATION AND COOLNESS OF THE GROUND IN THE WINTER SEASON, TO MINIMIZE HEAT GAIN. THE EFFECT OF GROUND INSULATION IN THESE COLD STORES WAS ANALYZED USING AFINITE ELEMENT NUMERICAL MODEL. THE REDUCTION PREDICTED IN THE TOTAL HEAT LOAD OF THE SYSTEM IS SIGNIFICANT. THE ADDITIONAL INSULATION MAY MAKE IT POSSIBLE TO REDUCE CAPITAL COSTS AND RESULT IN A BETTER CONTROL OF THE COLD STORE TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

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  • Original title: THE EFFECT OF FLOOR CONSTRUCTION IN KIWIFRUIT COOL STORES ON SYSTEM ENERGY USE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL.
  • Record ID : 1990-1531
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Refrigeration for food and people.
  • Publication date: 1988/09/05
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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