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world's largest thermal door manufacturer, the VersaFlex (tm) was
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 Q: Regarding
design of a cold storage cooling system and the effect different systems have on
product over time. There is a perception with some manufacturers and processors
that the coil system is a better system than fan cooling for two reasons: 1.
Coil cooling has more temperature stability and less fluctuation than air
cooling and; 2. Air cooling causes dehydration and moisture loss with product.
What we are seeing is that older cold stores in China are designed with the coil
cooling system. And the newer facilities are more in line with those built in
the U.S. and EU. I am curious if you are aware of any studies that have been
performed to compare the effects of these different systems, and if the concerns
over air cooling systems are fact or myth.
A: Ron Vallort, Ron Vallort & Associates: Most refrigerated facilities
used cooling coils mounted on the ceiling or wall to keep areas refrigerated in
the early to mid 1900's. The result was fairly good refrigerating, but a very
slow process. For many years forced air blowing over a cooling coil has been in
use because of the ability to handle greater capacities and faster temperature
pull down. If air cooling is not designed properly, it can result in dehydration
of the product. The proper way to design an air cooling system, especially with
open product, is to design the refrigeration system so that there is a small
temperature difference between the leaving air temperature of the air cooling
system and the desired room temperature. |
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Through its Core Partner WFLO, GCCA has had a successful and busy year. GCCA has
helped communities in eighteen developing countries around the world build and
strengthen their cold chain, while giving GCCA members unique business
opportunities in new markets. In 2009, WFLO cold store operations courses
trained over 120 cold storage operators in India, Nicaragua, and South Africa.
Meanwhile, in Togo and Zambia, more than 40 participants learned about running
an association. The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation grant trained over 200
researchers to conduct post harvest losses in Benin, Ghana, Rwanda and India. In
October 2009, the Cold Chain Best Practices Seminar was held in Shanghai,
Chengdu and Guangzhou and reached a total of over 600 students. GCCA also
conducted two cold chain assessments in Serbia and the Dominican Republic. To
learn more about GCCA-WFLO international projects,
visit us on the
web. |
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 IARW has joined with the
International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration, the Ammonia Refrigeration
Foundation, the Refrigeration Engineers and Technicians Association and the
International Association of Fire Chiefs to form the One Plan Coalition with the
Ammonia Safety Training Institute (ASTI) in support of the ASTI Safety Day
program. These one day events have been growing in popularity and are now
scheduled to be held in 12 locations throughout the U.S. in 2010.
We would like to conduct at least 24 events during 2010 but need more support to
make that happen. Our goal is to raise at least $250,000 from National Sponsors
with additional funding from hosts that arrange an event in their area.
There are many benefits derived from supporting these ASTI Safety Days. End
Users can meet their annual OSHA Awareness Training requirements by becoming a
Core Partner, which entitles them to have an ASTI Safety Day event held at their
facility. Manufacturers, Engineers and Contractors can become National Sponsors
and enjoy year long advertising and a clear, budgeted way to support these
important safety programs. Local Hosts are obligated to recognize the
contribution of National Sponsors as having fulfilled their obligation to the
ASTI Safety Day Programs and by prominently displaying their corporate logos.
If you are interested in either providing financial support in the form of a
National Sponsorship or hosting an ASTI Safety Day at your facility, please
contact Colleen Caster at ccaster@gcca.org
for more information. |
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 If you do an annual mailing
to your customers, now is the time to send out the letters on insurance and
dropped trailers. By mailing these to your customers on a regular basis, your
customers will understand exactly what it is the PRW provides and what insurance
coverages, they need to have in place for their product. Reach out to your IARW
Insurance Team with any questions. Contact Connie Phipps at +1 816 960 9946 or
cphipps@lockton.com. |
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If you do an annual mailing
to your customers, now is the time to send out the letters on insurance and
dropped trailers. By mailing these to your customers on a regular basis, your
customers will understand exactly what it is the PRW provides and what insurance
coverages, they need to have in place for their product. Reach out to your IARW
Insurance Team with any questions. Contact Connie Phipps at +1 816 960 9946 or
cphipps@lockton.com. |
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If you do an annual mailing
to your customers, now is the time to send out the letters on insurance and
dropped trailers. By mailing these to your customers on a regular basis, your
customers will understand exactly what it is the PRW provides and what insurance
coverages, they need to have in place for their product. Reach out to your IARW
Insurance Team with any questions. Contact Connie Phipps at +1 816 960 9946 or
cphipps@lockton.com. |
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 Call today and reserve your
spot in the first issue of COLD FACTS magazine in 2010. COLD
FACTS is read cover-to-cover by more than 90 percent of the public
refrigerated warehousing operators in North America, and by over 3,500 industry
decision makers world-wide. Advertising in COLD FACTS guarantees
that your ad will be viewed! Don’t wait, secure your spot now!
Download your order form
here and submit via fax to +1 703 373 4301 or email to
jrogers@gcca.org. Questions? Call James
Rogers at +1 703 373 4300 ex.233. |
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