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<span style="font-family: Gisha, sans-serif;">Have you ever
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<span style="font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify;">Refrigeration
is the process in which </span><i style="font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify;">heat </i><span style="font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify;">of a
certain product</span><i style="font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify;"> </i><span style="font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; text-align: justify;">is being removed or
transfer from one location to another. It
also includes the process of reducing and maintaining the temperature of a body
below the general temperature of its surrounding. This is done, traditionally, by a mechanical
system. But nowadays, it can be driven out by heat, magnetism, electricity
laser or by other means. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">There
are many methods of refrigeration that can be classified, namely: <i>non-cyclic</i>, <i>cyclic</i>, <i>thermoelectric</i>
and <i>magnetic</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Non-cyclic Refrigeration<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">In
this method, the cooling is accomplished by melting the ice or subliming the
dry ice. This method is commonly used for small-scale refrigeration such as in
laboratories, workshops and portable coolers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Cyclic Refrigeration<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
method removes the heat from a low-temperature space or source and rejected to
a high-temperature sink with the help of external work, and its inverse, the
thermodynamic power cycle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thermoelectric
Refrigeration<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Thermoelectric
cooling uses the Peltier effect to create a heat flux between
the junctions of two different types of materials. This effect is commonly used
in camping and portable coolers and for cooling electronic components and small
instruments.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Magnetic
Refrigeration<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">This
cooling method is based on the magneto caloric effect, an intrinsic property of
magnetic solids. The refrigerant is
often a paramagnetic salt, such as cerium magnesium dipoles in this case are
those of the electron shells of the paramagnetic atoms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Most
of us are mistakenly thinks that refrigeration stops the spoilage of a goods or
products. But the truth is that refrigeration
does not stop the food spoilage, it just delays it. Most spoilage microorganisms are not active when
it is cold, so spoilage takes longer. Some
spoilage like in over ripe fruits, may be caused by enzymes and enzymatic
activity is also reduced be the colder temperature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">The Main Purpose of
Refrigeration<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">The fundamental reason for having a
refrigerator is to keep food cold. Cold temperatures help food stay fresh
longer. The basic idea behind refrigeration is to slow down the activity of
bacteria (which all food contains) so that it takes longer for the bacteria to
spoil the food.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">For example, bacteria will spoil milk in two or three hours if the
milk is left out on the kitchen counter at room temperature. However, by
reducing the temperature of the milk, it will stay fresh for a week or two --
the cold temperature inside the refrigerator decreases the activity of the
bacteria that much. By freezing the milk you can stop the bacteria altogether
and the milk can last for months (until effects like freezer burn begin to
spoil the milk in non-bacterial ways).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Refrigeration is main reason why we can
preserve and extend the shelf life of perishable goods. It is the reason why we can taste and
experience a food as fresh as it was just harvested.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><i>Wikipedia.com<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><i>WikiAnswer.com<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><i>HowStuffWorks.com</i><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
refrigerated truck is designed to carry or transfer perishable goods at
specific temperature. It is one of the
main equipment needed so the flow of the cold supply chain will not be broken. This makes the perishable goods extend and
ensure their shelf lives. Some of these
products are blood, confectionaries, fresh agricultural produce, seafood,
frozen foods, photographic films, chemicals and pharmaceutical drugs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">One
of the main integral parts of a refrigerated truck is the truck body or the refrigerated
box. It contained the air coming out
from the cooling system. It also prevents
the heat to go enter inside the goods. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
good refrigerated truck body allows
more cooling inside that maintains the goods freshness. So we must consider many things in choosing
the right and perfect truck body for our needs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
difference between an ordinary truck body and a refrigerated truck body is the
insulation. Ordinary truck body doesn’t
have insulation. This insulation helps
prevent the heat to enter the inside of the body. The thicker the insulation is, the lesser the
heat can enter.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">One
more thing about insulation is that, it should have low water absorption. EPS or the Extruded Polystyrene is the best
insulating material for refrigerated truck body compared to the polyurethane. It
has high heat-insulating properties, low-water absorption, light weight and have
longer life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Many
supplier of truck body used aluminum as their main material. It is lightweight and cheap. But we must also consider its life. Aluminum trucks may be cheap but it will only
last a certain year. We must choose a
truck body that can last even a lifetime like a fiberglass. Fiberglass gives a clean and seamless
appearance that is less vulnerable to leaks and is easy to service and repair.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Door Gaskets<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Choose
a refrigerated truck that have thick and does have many layer of door gaskets
that makes heat transfer virtually impossible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Truck Accessories<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">As
a corporate food company, we must maintain the look of our products and even
the equipments we are using. If we are
using ordinary door accessories, it may rust.
It may also lead to bacteria growth that may affect the products inside
the truck. As much as possible, choose
trucks with stainless steel door accessories because these are prone to rust.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Also,
an individual clip-type plastic curtain makes it easier to use and faster to
replace and service compare to ordinary curtains. LED lightning fixtures are used on both the
interior and exterior for better visibility, efficiency, and 5x longer life
than regular bulbs is must also be consider. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">These
are some of the many things we must put on mind on buying a refrigerated truck
body.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Coolaire
Consolidated, Inc</span></b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">.
is the Philippines’ top supplier of refrigerated truck bodies, truck cooling
system and refrigerated containers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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refrigerated truck is one of the main equipment needed so the flow of the cold
supply chain will not be broken. It is
design to carry perishable goods. It is also
used to help extend and ensure the shelf life of products such as blood,
confectionaries, fresh agricultural produce, seafood, frozen foods,
photographic films, chemicals and pharmaceutical drugs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to Ehow.com, “<i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">A reefer truck is a truck or van usually 1 ton or larger that
has a refrigerated unit built either directly on the frame or is transported by
trailer. It's refrigerated by diesel-powered generators and liquid carbon
dioxide, or CO2. Reefer trucks range from simple ice cream trucks to large
containers carrying perishable goods across the country</span></i><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">.</span></span><span style="outline: 0px;">”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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trucks are used by companies who are in the cold chain industry like ice cream,
frozen meats, canned products, confectionaries, seafood, fruits and vegetables. They used this kind of truck in order to
maintain the temperature and maintain the freshness of the products. In this way, the consumer will get or buy the
products as fresh as it were harvested.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">A
refrigerated truck mainly composes of an insulated refrigerated body, a truck
cooling system and a truck’s cab and chassis.
A proper insulated body and a powerful cooling system is the key for a
better distribution of perishable goods.
Bad truck refrigeration may rotten your products.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">For
example, a truck body with low insulating capacity may let heat to enter the
body and destroy your products. On the
cold chain industry, heat is the main enemy.
If you let heat touch your products, then you are accepting your loss. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">According to
Wisegeek.com, “<i>Many
different types of products may require the use of refrigerated trucking. The
most common need for refrigerated trucking is in the transport of agricultural
products that tend to spoil or decompose easily, such as fruits or vegetables.
Of course, frozen foods also require refrigeration and usually the same units
that can be used to refrigerate can also be used to freeze. Some types of photo
processing equipment may also require being kept within a certain temperature range,
the maximum of which would likely be exceeded by traditional trucking.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Generally,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>refrigeration units<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>are made to withstand the rigors of
commercial shipping so all normal loading and unloading methods are possible.
This includes using forklifts and pallet trucks. Some refrigeration units have
grooved floors so that airflow is not hindered by freight sitting on the floor.
Therefore, some loading equipment with smaller wheels may be ineffective as
those wheels could get caught in those grooves. These grooves are generally
less than two inches (approximately five cm) wide.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The cost of refrigerated
trucking is often higher than traditional trucking, but this is mainly because
of the special equipment and added expense associated with the maintenance and
upkeep of that equipment. Further, fewer refrigeration units are available at
any given time, and less supply mean higher prices.</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">As a conclusion,
refrigerated trucks are really essential on the cold chain industry. It is the best way to transport goods that
maintains the freshness of the product from harvest to fork.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Coolaire
Consolidated, Inc</span></b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">.
is the Philippines’ top supplier of refrigerated truck bodies, truck cooling
system and refrigerated containers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110747352156197558noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423870279249271629.post-46327847864780268302013-02-05T14:40:00.000+08:002013-02-05T14:40:41.995+08:00Did You Know?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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you know?</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">That honey is the only food that does not
spoil. Archaeologists found honeys in the
tomb of ancient Egyptian Pharaoh King Tut has been tested and found
edible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">The reason is that honey has sufficient high
sugar content, and sugar does not spoil.
Another reason is because of osmosis.
Being honey a concentrated sugar solution, any bacteria coming in
contact with it will have it water sucked out by osmosis. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><b>SOURCE:</b>
</span><a href="http://onemansblog.com/2007/01/05/trivia-forty-four-fantastic-food-facts/"><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">http://onemansblog.com/2007/01/05/trivia-forty-four-fantastic-food-facts/</span></a><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="http://www.sciensational.com/blog/2007/10/100-pure-honey-facts.html"><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">http://www.sciensational.com/blog/2007/10/100-pure-honey-facts.html</span></a><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110747352156197558noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423870279249271629.post-74228035968095011512013-02-05T12:46:00.000+08:002013-02-05T12:46:08.978+08:00The Cold Supply Chain and Its Flow<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
cold supply chain can be described as a non-interrupted flow of storage and
distribution activities which maintains a given temperature range of perishable
goods. It is used to help extend and
ensure the shelf life of products such as blood, confectionaries, fresh
agricultural produce, seafood, frozen foods, photographic films, chemicals and
pharmaceutical drugs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">It
is the unbroken chain that maintains the freshness of the products from the
farm or the production zone to the consumers.
This process requires refrigeration equipments like truck refrigerated
system, refrigerators, cold storage and reefers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">According to Wikipedia,
“<i>cold chains
are common in the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>food<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>pharmaceutical<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>industries and also some chemical
shipments. One common temperature range for a cold chain in pharmaceutical
industries is 2 to 8 °C. But the specific temperature (and time at
temperature) tolerances depend on the actual product being shipped.<o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">This is important in the supply of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>vaccines<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>to distant clinics in hot climates
served by poorly developed transport networks. Disruption of a cold chain due
to war may produce consequences similar to the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>smallpox<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>outbreaks in the Philippines during
the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Spanish-American War.<sup id="cite_ref-alexcode914_3-0"> <o:p></o:p></sup></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Traditionally all historical stability data developed for vaccines
were based on the temperature range of 2–8 °C. With recent development of
biological products by former vaccine developers,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>biologics<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>has fallen into the same category of
storage at 2–8 °C due to the nature of the products and the lack of
testing these products at wider storage conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">The cold chain distribution process is an extension of the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>good manufacturing practice<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>(GMP) environment that all drugs and
biological products are required to adhere to, enforced by the various health
regulatory bodies. As such, the distribution process must be validated to
ensure that there is no negative impact to the safety, efficacy or quality of
the drug substance. The GMP environment requires that all processes that might
impact the safety, efficacy or quality of the drug substance must be validated,
including storage and distribution of the drug substance.”<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Now,
let’s explain the flow of the cold supply chain. We are going to use meat as our product to
explain the flow of the cold supply chain.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
flow of the cold supply chain is from the production zone, to processing zone
to distribution zone, this includes the supermarkets and wholesalers. Next is
to the retailers and last is to consumers. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Production Zone<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">On
the production farms, meats are being slaughtered. From there, they store the meat into a cold
storage before their deliver it the processing zone. They use refrigerated trucks to deliver the
meats. This could maintain the
temperature and the freshness of the product.
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Processing Zone<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">On
the processing zone, meats are being cuts, processed and packaged. They use refrigerated container and cold
storage to maintain the meats temperature and freshness. They will also use trucks powered by a
refrigeration system to deliver the processed meats to supermarkets and
wholesalers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Distribution Zone<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">On
the supermarkets and wholesalers, they use refrigerated display cases and cold
storage to display and store the meats.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Retailers and Consumers<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">They
are also using refrigerated display cases and cold storage to display and store
the meats. The consumers buy the meats
from retailers or from the supermarkets.
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">The
whole cold supply chain process requires the refrigerated truck, refrigerated
container or reefer, cold storage, refrigerators, and refrigerated display
cases in order to maintain the freshness of the products from the harvest to
fork.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">Coolaire
Consolidated, Inc</span></b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt;">.
is your partner in refrigeration such as truck refrigeration system refrigerated
truck body, reefers and air conditioning units.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110747352156197558noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423870279249271629.post-8349244885677425642013-01-11T16:26:00.000+08:002013-01-11T16:26:04.403+08:00Ice Cream Truck Business<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Anyone can start an
Ice Cream Truck Business. It's the greatest business in the world because
everyone or almost everyone loves ice cream. It's interesting how much of it is
consumed on a daily basis. Statistics show that it is sold the most during the
summer months due to the warm and hot weather. It's an American phenomenon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Most people don't
think about ice cream when they try to think of a great job that could also
make them a lot of money, and that's the way many ice cream truck operators who
are making major cash hand over fist want to keep it. This type of business
might not be the biggest business in the world compared to Microsoft, but it's
a LOT bigger than most people think, and there's <i>plenty </i>of
money to be had. Just think of how many times you've heard the music that makes
your kids ask you for a couple of dollars while they are half running out the
door to catch the magical truck that delivers ice cream directly to their
house.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">I love this summertime
business, or better yet, if you live in a state like Florida, it's a full time
business. It's the kind of business that you can run yourself with just one
truck or you can buy several vehicles and hire college kids to drive and sell
for you. In fact, if you have lost your job and are starting over today from
scratch, and with just a little bit of money in your pocket, you can easily set
up your own ice cream truck in a snap. It is better and easier than owning a
full sized shop. In a shop you have many more overhead expenses like, rent,
electric, heat, water, gas. And believe me; the electricity is exorbitant due
to the fact that you have to keep the cases at a particular cool temperature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Honestly, you can make
money the very first day you're in business. I've never opened one of
these ice cream trucks anywhere that didn't make sales the very first day I was
opened. And I bet you can make back, 100% of your investment in less than 30
days. I've made it back in as little as a week in some locations.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are a number of
things you must consider when opening America's favorite food business just
like any small business, but it is far less complicated because it's really
only about a truck and what type of products you're going to sell. Oh, and
don't forget that you can sell Candy on the truck also. Imagine how much you'll
make off of frozen Snickers, Milky Way and 3 Musketeers bars. Just don't eat
the profits!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are also many
different vehicle options to choose from. If you have a van already, that's
great or you can pick up a used ice cream truck for very little money. I've
even seen some vendors buy the old mini-school buses at auction or directly
from the school districts and convert them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This business can be
started on a shoe string budget. Imagine, in this day and age, a recession
proof business that will bring you a very nice first or second income. If I
have sparked your interest or if you've been thinking about starting an ice
cream truck business, then don't hesitate and learn as much as you can and get
started before the summer. Springtime is the perfect time to get your plan in
place and start your ice cream business.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is refrigerated storage for?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Refrigerated storage is essential
for many industries and can be used to store a wide range of goods such as meat
and fish, beer, wine and other drinks, fruit, vegetables, some plastics and
high-value pharmaceuticals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Should I buy or rent refrigeration
equipment?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Refrigeration equipment can be
bought or rented but in some cases, rental could be best. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What are the benefits of renting
cold store equipment?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are a number of benefits of
renting cold units and blast freezers over buying them. For example, renting is
much more flexible than buying so you can have the exact equipment that you
need, only when you need it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You'll also save money on the outlay
of buying an item outright, as well as reduce the costs associated with renting
space to store your refrigerated goods inside.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Renting also saves money on
maintenance and repair costs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you need permanent cold storage,
it can be more cost-effective to buy, though.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">How long can I store products in a
cool storage container?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Refrigeration units are designed to
stay permanently cold. They can be used as a cooling solution on either a
long-term or short-term basis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For example, a weatherproof storage
unit could be stationed outside your business premises on a long-term basis or
you could rent a mobile cool bar unit for a one-off event. You could hire cold
storage whilst your usual freezers are being cleaned.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you rent or buy a free-standing
refrigeration unit, you can take it with you should you choose to relocate your
business?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What kind of refrigeration equipment
is available?</span></b><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Standard cold storage is available
in the form of mini mobile cold storage units which can hold up to two pallets.
Cold store containers and large mobile cold stores are available in various
different sizes to suit your needs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cold storage is available which is
tailored to the following specific industries: Meat, pharmaceutical and mobile
bar.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Blast freezers are available in
numerous sizes of the following capacities: 10kW, 60kW and 106kw.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cold storage
warehousing is a trend many retailers and manufacturers are seeking out because
they offer full supply chain management. They enable better return on
investments in a cost conscious manner. Most present an exceptional realm
of services, utilize state-of-the-art equipment and are run by automated
systems designed to increase accuracy. These single source providers
offer cold storage warehousing, transportation services, cross-docking,
unloading and loading services, freight handling and management, and inventory
auditing. Since such warehouses deal with a vast range of operations, it
is essential that the construction and functionality of the facility are
impeccable. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Selecting a site and
configuring building placement are more important than ever when building a
cold storage warehouse. This choice is typically based on wind and
water. A warehouse should have access to water for docking purposes;
however, dock doors should not be in the same direction of prevailing winds, as
they infiltrate into the warehouse threatening the preservation of
products. The amount of dock space needed is also a determining factor in
warehouse design. About ten years ago, a dock, on average, was about
20-feet long. Today, they are expanding up to 60-feet and more. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">New technologies in
the areas of security and management are being utilized at cold storage
warehouses. Operators are implementing stricter security measures,
inside, and around the facility. Some clients are requesting these
systems in order to guarantee that storage and freight is not
compromised. Loss from the inside has always been an issue, but warehouse
operators now sense that they need to go even further, protecting the perimeter
of their facilities. In addition to security technology, warehouse management
systems are introducing equipment to enable the warehouse to operate under a
more automated system, needing less labor and employees managing the
operations. Bar-coding, scanning and voice picking systems provide
savings on freight costs for the cold storage business. These are just several
of the cost effective technologies being implemented by warehouse owners.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Energy and labor
efficiency are key concerns for warehouse operators, and they remain at the
forefront of their costs. Many are saving by turning to more cross-dock
functionality. Larger refrigerated docks and facilities are designed for cross
docking, complete with reverse pick location zones and systems. Energy, labor
and transportation demands affect the design of the warehouse, which are
reflected in non-traditional structures. Warehouses are increasing in
height since material-handling equipment can handle products at higher
levels. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While many cold storage
warehouses are designed differently, they all have the same key function and
purpose-to provide cold supply chain management for their clients from start to
finish. Newer design techniques and equipment are being quickly
introduced into the industry to keep up with the high demands a cold chain
requires.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Restaurant Equipment
and the Green Revolution in Commercial Kitchens - Going Green in the Commercial
Kitchen with Environmentally Friendly Products, Pro-environment Practices and a
Green Mindset: As manufacturing companies, service providers and top decision-makers
all over the world look for ways to positively impact the environment, it's
time for the food service industry to conduct an honest introspection and commit
to making changes going green every step of the way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Introduction<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The food service industry
is globally positioned to usher in the green revolution simply because of the
size of the industry and significant energy consumed. Any changes, no matter
how small, that were embraced throughout the industry would produce significant
impact. And the change in operational procedures and processes isn't limited to
the acquisition of restaurant equipment. There are a number of strategies you,
as the responsible owner of a food service operation, can adopt in your
commercial kitchen to run a genuinely green operation and not only contribute
to a safe environment, but also favorably impact your bottom line by reducing
utility expenses and enhancing overall productivity. Here are ten tips to help
you reach this goal in a way that calls for minor modifications in operational
practices, employee training and a dash of plain common sense.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tip#1: Reduce Water Consumption<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Water consumption in
your restaurant, college cafeteria or catering operation is inevitable.
However, there are many things you can do to cut back unnecessary water
consumption and reduce usage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Dishwasher Fallacy <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The commercial
dishwasher is perhaps the most prominent piece of restaurant equipment you use
in your food service operation. Unfortunately, most commercial dishwashers are not
energy efficient nor do they support water conservation. You may not be able to
replace your existing dishwashers with energy efficient ones due to budgetary
constraints. However, if you can, consider investing in dishwashers and other
commercial restaurant equipment that display the Energy Star logo. More about
this in a moment. While using dishwashers in your food service operation,
attempt as often as possible to set the units to the right cycle. Some utensils
may not be as soiled as others and so they may not need to undergo an extended
cycle. The longer the cleaning cycle, the higher the water consumption. If you
have a small operation where dishes are cleaned manually, train your dish room
staff not to leave faucets running continuously. Cleaning and rinsing smaller
utensils and china in a large plastic trough will save gallons of water and
show a reduction in your monthly water bill, says Laurel Kohl, a senior
researcher at the Institute for Sustainable Energy at Eastern Connecticut State
University. Kohl further believes that using tap water for the dining service
is more earth friendly when compared with bottled water and tends to conserve
water resources as opposed to bottled water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Icing up the Ice Machine <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">By maintaining a
record of the usage of ice at your food service facility, try to estimate the
amount of ice you use on a daily basis and set the production accordingly. If
you are located on a college campus and the students are out for spring break,
reduce the number of ice machines you operate during slower times. This will
not only conserve valuable water resources but also the electricity used to
operate the ice machines.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Low Flow Pre-rinse Spray Hoses and Faucets <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Installing low flow
pre-rinse spray hoses and faucets is an excellent way to control water
consumption at your facility. Most importantly, ask your maintenance man to
come in once a month and check thoroughly for dripping faucets. Since he is the
expert, you can ask him to make recommendations regarding water conservation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tip #2: Reduce your Energy Consumption<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Michael Abbate, author
of Gardening Eden: How Creation Care Will Change Your Faith, Your Life, and Our
World believe that the best way to conserve resources is by tracking them and
responding proactively before the damage becomes extensive. Reducing your
energy consumption in your commercial kitchen isn't as challenging as you
think.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Energy Star <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are planning to
replace older commercial kitchen and restaurant equipment, invest in appliances
that display the Energy Star logo. This is a government sponsored initiative
jointly supported by the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the US
Department of Energy. Energy Star appliances are certified to be energy
efficient and are validated after stringent testing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Run Simple Checks in your Commercial Kitchen <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Visually inspect all
tabletop and heavy-duty restaurant equipment for wear and tear. Take a piece of
paper such as a dollar bill and try to slide it through your refrigerator
doors. If it goes through, you are wasting energy and probably need a new door
gasket. Finally, optimize all your thermostat settings when inspecting your
restaurant equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Energy Assessment <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Most utility companies
in the US and Canada will conduct commercial energy audits of your foodservice
facility for little or no charge. Request one if you haven't done so already.
They are the experts and will be able to offer the right type of guidance to
help you reduce your energy bills. If you have extended warranties on your
commercial kitchen equipment, request the manufacturer for an all points energy
check. Most manufacturers today are as concerned about the environment and
conservation as you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tip #3: Reduce Waste<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There's no limit when
it comes to the measures you can adopt to reduce waste in your commercial
kitchen. Here are just a handful of suggestions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Collecting Recyclables <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Food service operations
receive food and supplies everyday and much of the packaging is recyclable.
Because you are removing the packaging in order to get to your supplies, it is
extremely easy to collect, sort and recycle. Most urban areas offer recycling
pickup along with trash collection. If this isn't available in your area,
contact a commercial recycler if the quantities are large. Your recycler can
assist you in setting up an easy to manage program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Use Compacters and Pulpers <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Compactors and pulpers
are instrumental in reducing the physical size of trash which needs to be
removed from your premises daily. If you did not invest in them while acquiring
your restaurant equipment, it isn't too late. Compactors and pulpers go a long
way in reducing the energy resources required to process waste. According to an
Energy Star study jointly sponsored by the US EPA and the US Department of
energy, investment in energy efficient restaurant equipment and other
commercial appliances can cut operational costs by up to 10-30%.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tip #4: Use Environmentally Friendly Cleaning
Supplies<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It has taken some time
for the food service industry to come to terms with the fact that traditional
cleaning products are not only environmentally unfriendly; they may even be
hazardous to public health in more ways than one. Hundreds of studies have
demonstrated beyond doubt that these cleaning products contain carcinogens and
other harmful ingredients. Here is what you can do:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Switch to Natural Cleaning Products <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Josh Dorfman, the
author of The Lazy Environmentalist on a Budget, believes that we no longer
have an excuse not to use Eco friendly cleaning products. They are not only
easily available but also priced competitively. Moreover, they won't hurt your
employees or send them to the emergency room.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Green cleaning no Longer Violates the Codes <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Commercial and
municipal codes in most jurisdictions have been suitably modified to promote
green cleaning. This practice also preserves the quality of water and does not
damage ground water tables.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tip #5: Change to Biodegradable Products where
possible<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Using biodegradable
products is no longer a fashion statement but a genuine global initiative. As
scientists continue to look for more avenues and sources for Eco friendly bio
materials, the practice is sure to help minimize further damage to the
environment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Use Biodegradable Packaging <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">When packaging orders
for quick service customers, takeout orders or left overs, use packaging
constructed from recycled paper board. Other biodegradable options you may want
to consider include Eco friendly food packaging made of bagasse, or sugar cane
fiber.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bio Plastics <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">While conservationists
argue over how to store toxic waste, a new line of plastic products called bio
plastics is gradually gaining hold. Depending on the size and level of your
food service operation, you can explore the possibility of switching over to bio
plastic products. Many articles and reports have recently appeared in trade
publications on this subject which you should give a second look. Bio plastic
products are usually constituted from corn or potato starch and are known to be
100% biodegradable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tip #6: Change your Lighting<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We all take lighting
for granted and realize its critical importance only when there is either a
black out or a brown out. Like other energy resources, lighting is an area that
calls for immediate intervention.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Energy Efficient Lighting <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">According to a study,
13% of your energy expense is generated by the lighting you install in your
facility. You can reduce this ratio by installing T8 fluorescent lighting not
only in your commercial kitchen but also in the immediate vicinity. Other
measures include installing motion detectors in walk-in freezers, setting up
timers in common areas and plain old good sense-asking your service personnel
to turn off lights when not in use.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Amazing Statistics <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">According to a study
from the Food service Technology Center at Pacific Gas and Electric, about 80%
of the $10 billion consumed by the food service sector in energy costs goes to
waste. Unproductive lighting energy costs form a significant portion of this
excess.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tip #7: Education for yourself and Employees<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">An educated staff is also
a competent staff and this adage extends to leveraging the positive energy of
the green movement as well. Here are a few tips and tricks you can consider:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Resources from Manufacturers <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Make a few phone calls
and you will be amazed to learn the extent to which the manufacturers and
distributors of energy efficient restaurant equipment and other commercial
kitchen appliances can help you and your employees learn about going green and
staying green.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Training Programs from Industry Groups <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Certification and
training programs organized by industry trade groups such as LEED (Leadership
in Energy and Environmental Design) and the Green Restaurant Association are
great places to start. Other training and continuing education opportunities
are often covered in many trade magazines and ezines.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Almighty Internet <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Simply conduct
searches on the Internet and locate relevant resources to help your company go
green. Forward these links via group messaging to your employees and announce
little incentives for those who read these resources.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tip #8: Buy Local<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">"Buying
local" refers to the practice of sourcing your products locally. This is
an environmentally friendly strategy that is bound to pay rich dividends. Here
is why:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vote with your Feet <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you source your
food products, cooking supplies and other essentials from within your local
community, you can influence the processes used to grow the food. Large volume
buyers always have a say in not just the product but also the process. Buying
organic or from sustainable resources is a quick step the right direction.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Energy friendly Conservation <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sourcing locally also
reduces environmental damage owing to transportation. The closer your produce
or other food products are to your location, the less the transport resources
are used.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tip #9: Conduct the Research<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The green movement is
not a static entity. It is a dynamic, continually evolving global phenomenon
that not only calls for but also requires research and study on your part. Such
research does not have to be full time. There are plenty of online resources
you can identify that will help you locate possible areas of interest.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Green Blogs<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You can also use
Technorati or Google Blog Search to locate blogs on green issues. Thousands
abound. Better still, why not set up your own blog ongoing green. It is not
only free to blog but it can also provide you with a forum to exchange
thoughts, views, ideas and opinions with likeminded industry professionals who
share a common mandate with you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are not all
that techno savvy and don't have the time to become one, ask your computer
service provider to send someone over to set up an RSS feed for you which
covers the green revolution as it pertains to the food service industry. You
will be impressed with the number of links you will receive every day on the
subject. Through careful keyword selection, you will also be able to control
the number of focus areas you have configured the RSS reader to aggregate.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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not simply a trend or a fad. It is here to stay and continues to increasingly
impact every industry, profession and vertical. Even the consumers are on the
cutting edge. According to a study published in 2008 by the National Restaurant
Association, 62% of customers surveyed indicated that they would prefer to dine
at an environmentally friendly restaurant rather than one that did not consider
the environment as a priority. Therefore, it makes good business and
environmental sense to stay committed to the green cause and foster a back to
nature approach in your operation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110747352156197558noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423870279249271629.post-18133072320937176652012-12-28T11:00:00.000+08:002012-12-28T11:00:25.279+08:00Understand The Different Kinds Of Commercial Refrigeration Equipment<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The types of
refrigerators that are used at home are the most typical example of
refrigeration equipment that is used for keeping food and beverages chilled.
However, at the same time, commercial refrigeration, which ranges from blast
chillers, display freezers to fish refrigerators are also highly in demand.
Following is an overview of some particular types of refrigeration options that
can be used at commercial venues and their specifications.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Blast chillers are one
of the common types of refrigeration equipments that are used at commercial
venues. There are numerous types of blast chillers that are available for
commercial use. The main purpose that these chillers are used for is to lower down
the temperature of food to a great extent or to freeze food really quickly,
within no time. Based on claims, a majority of chillers take around 90 minutes
to lower the temperature of food from 70°F down to under 3°F. Blast chillers
are specifically designed to comply with certain food safety and handling
regulations. Quite a wide variety of blast chillers are available so when
buying one, buyers should make sure that their chosen blast chiller has all the
options they require.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Display freezers and
display refrigerators are also one of the most common types of commercial
refrigeration option. Generally, convenience stores or grocery stores have this
type of freezers and refrigerators to store food items and beverages. These
display freezers and refrigerators have see-through doors so customers do not
have to open them to look at the items present inside. Often no doors are
included in certain types of display refrigerators.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Various food stores
often have these display refrigerators in them. Food items stored in the
different compartments of these refrigerators are placed within a reachable
range and can be directly picked out, which makes them quite convenient. Small
sized display freezers and display refrigerators are also available. These
small display freezers and refrigerators are generally used for storing drinks
or bottled water and can be typically found in grocery stores.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also one of the refrigeration equipment that is generally used at commercial
venues such as grocery stores or fish markets. Basically, they are somewhat
like typical refrigeration appliances, but they usually have sliding trays so
that the fish can be placed over them. The size of these refrigerators should
be chosen based on the demand of fish in the grocery store or fish market.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Fish refrigerators are
also available in a variety of types that offer a distinct array of options.
Since fish need to be kept and stored at proper temperatures, so it is
important to ensure that a fish refrigerator that is being purchased will meet
these requirements. Even refrigerated fish display cases are also available
that make it possible to keep the fish out on display for customers while the
temperature of the fishes is effectively maintained.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For those running some
sort of a commercial venue where refrigeration is essential needed, these are
many other commercial refrigeration options, but these were among the common
ones.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We all want to stay
cool during the summer time. But unfortunately, the cost of air conditioning is
ridiculous. How can the average citizen still keep paying hundreds of dollars
per month just to support their cooling needs? It does not seem like a smart
idea to keep paying that much money just for cool air. It is actually possible
not to. Did you know that your air conditioner uses up more energy than any
other appliance in your home? To be exact, your air conditioner burns 3500
watt-hours per watt hour of use. That is horrible compared to your television
which only burns 75 watt-hours per hour of use. A regular window unit doesn't
even burn that much, just 900 watts. In comparison to your air conditioner,
that is not that bad.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">As stated earlier, air
conditioning burns 3500 watt-hours per hour. This can definitely raise the
price on the power bill in only a matter of hours. The average power bill for a
house of three occupants usually costs anywhere from 180 to 400 dollars a month.
The majority (over half) of your bill comes from your air conditioning system.
The older the system, the more energy it uses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Window air
conditioners</i> - These air conditioners fit conveniently inside of a medium size
window. They typically do not use as much energy as central air conditioning
units do. They usually only burn 900 watt-hours per hour.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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conditioning system</i> - This is the one that costs so much money. Try to avoid
purchasing this kind of cooling system as much as possible. There are other
great alternatives to use that work just as effectively.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Ceiling fans</i> - Believe
it or not, ceiling fans can be a great alternative to more expensive cooling
systems because they work, and are also very affordable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Attic fans</i> - A fan
that is mounts your ceiling. It works by bringing fresh air through open doors
or windows in and pushing the air out through your attic. It is also great for
getting the hot air out of the attic.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Geothermal system</i> -
This is basically loops of piping installed under the ground that circulate
water. It is similar to the central air conditioning unit, except that the heat
is taken out of the home and put inside of the earth. This system is much more
affordable as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paint your walls a
lighter color. Dark colors attract heat, while lighter colors such as olive
green, beige, and white tend to attract cooler air.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Install a metal roof
or shingles. This works great because metal reflects heat away from the home.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Plant trees around
your home. The shade will keep the sun from beaming directly down onto your
house and keep the heat away.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Install blinds and
curtains throughout your house. This will help to keep heat from coming in
through the windows.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Re-insulate your house.
This may take some time and money, but you will be saving thousands in the long
run if you put more insulation in your home to keep the heat from getting in.</span></li>
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<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Place caulk around
holes and cracks that are in your home. This will keep cooler air inside of
your home, and warmer air out. Not to mention that your air conditioner will
not need to run as much to keep your house cool. This in turn will save you
money.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Install reflective
film on windows. This will help to block 40-60% of the heat away from your
home.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Install a couple of
ceiling fans. Do not worry, they do not cost much at all. They will usually run
you at about $25 dollars per fan. Ceiling fans are a wonderful option because
they can keep the air circulating throughout your home without having to leave
the air conditioning on, and they help to lower the temperature from up to 10
degrees.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Replace old air
conditioner filters. Old filters tend to cause your cooling system to work
harder, therefore burning more energy and costing you more out of pocket.</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Place solar screens on
your windows. They will help to block 60-70% of the heat that travels through
windows. You can find solar screens at most home improvement stores.</span></li>
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that cooling systems are very costly, but it does not have to be that way. If
you really want to save some cash during this bad economic season, then you
will be sure to take all of the proper precautions before summer is officially
here. You will not regret taking preventative measures when you are saving
thousands per year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We have seen a lot
over the past 12 years with portable refrigerated trailers. As the name implies
there really are two key ingredients involved here, the refrigeration and the
trailer. We have seen some folks get part of it right while most fail at both aspects
when designing and building small refrigerated trailers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Let's start with the
trailer. This is the foundation of everything we do. The regular cargo-
enclosed trailer industry has changed over the years so much and they are
cutting out the strength and durability we require for refrigerated trailers.
It is important not to just get a trailer off the lot and try this at home like
so many we see out there today.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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refrigerated trailers should have:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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roof</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">16" O.C. steel
tube walls</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Steel tube roof</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Steel tube framed rear
doors (not plywood w/ aluminum skin)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Triple tube tongue</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">L.E.D. lights</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Sub floor for superior
insulation with aluminum underbelly</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Load D or greater
tires for better stability</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">No wood framing or
wood walls/ceiling (lighter & stronger with no mold or mildew issues)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Reinforced front nose
for refrigeration unit</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Extended tongue with
mounts for generator</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Gisha, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Should be specifically
built to be refrigerated trailers and built with strength and durability in mind.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Please check out how
important it is to use a trailer made of steel tube instead of z-post or hat
post.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">We have even seen
folks taking walk in coolers and putting them on a flat bed trailer. Be careful
as many of these structures are not D.O.T. approved and you can be fined or
even worse injure someone. Use common sense, walk in coolers are great for
sitting inside or outside a building but they are not designed for the rigors
of the road going up and down and side to side, they offer no structural support.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The refrigeration is
just as important and you definitely want to get this part right. The ideal
solution for businesses is a unit that can be used as either a cooler or a
freezer. Please make sure that even if you are purchasing a cooler that the refrigeration
system has a defrost capability and preferably hot gas defrost. I mention this
because so many folks find out the hard way that if you want your trailer to
stay at 35 degrees then your evaporator has to be 12- 15 degrees cooler than
that to maintain your temperature. Well it may take 12 hours or 24 hours but
eventually you are going to get an ice build up on your coil and you will need
a way to defrost it or else lose your product.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Standard refrigeration
units that have hot gas defrost is the most effective and fast way to defrost a
system. The use of standard refrigeration will save you a bundle in repair and
maintenance cost alone. We also recommend modifying your refrigeration system
for transportation and do not use copper to connect the evaporator coil to
condenser coil. Copper is a soft metal and will break easily. Hopefully these
tips serve you well in your search for refrigerated trailers to purchase or
rent.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Refrigeration is an
important consideration for everyone. Whether you are talking about home
refrigeration for the average person or commercial refrigeration it all
matters. Everyone wants to find a refrigeration system that will keep food cold
and will allow the food to be healthy and safe to consume.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are in the
restaurant business then you know that the quality of the food and drinks you
serve to your patrons can make or break your company. If you serve food that is
cold, old or stale then word will get out and your business will suffer as a
result. Both food and drinks need to be stored appropriately so that they will
ready to offer to customers when the time comes. What you need is to select the
right commercial refrigeration system that will keep foods at the temperatures
they are supposed to be at while in storage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are a new
restaurateur and do not have much experience with commercial refrigeration then
how do you know which system wins top marks and is suitable for your eatery? It
helps to talk to those who are in the same business as you are to find out what
they have and what you should be looking for. Here are some other factors that
you must bear in mind before you buy a refrigeration source for your establishment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You have to decide
what type of refrigerator you need. Commercial refrigerators are larger than
standard ones and will make it possible to store larger quantities of foods and
foods in bulk. Think about how many frozen products that will need to go into
the fridge and freezer areas. When looking at oversized refrigerators you need
to ensure that the storing capacity of them is adequate. You also need to
consider how many shelves they contain and where you will place each other.
Think of your present fridge and try to visualize the food and drink items in
the new refrigerator before purchasing it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The space in the
kitchen of your restaurant where the commercial refrigeration unit will go is
significant to the one you decide to buy. You need to buy one that is the right
fit for the space that is allotted for it. You do not want to spend a great
deal of money on a refrigerator that cannot be installed because it is too
large for your kitchen.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The best type of
refrigerator to purchase is one that is crafted from stainless steel. While
stainless steel refrigerators do come with a costly price tag attached to them,
they tend to be the most durable and also will prove to be more cost effective
over a longer term. It is also less of a chore to clean refrigerators made of
this material. If you do some checking you will find that a great number of
restaurants, grocery stores, bars, hotels and motels have commercial
refrigeration that is stainless steel for all of these reasons.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To keep customers
happy and returning for more you need to buy a refrigeration system that is in
excellent working condition and will do what it is designed to do. Check around
and compare models before you decide which one you want to grace the kitchen of
your business.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110747352156197558noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423870279249271629.post-2831454302106351372012-12-18T11:58:00.000+08:002012-12-18T11:58:12.917+08:00Using Refrigerated Shipping Containers For Medicines And Medical Supplies<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you work with
medical supplies, transport and storage, you know how valuable and important it
is that your goods are handled with the utmost care and consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Medicines should be
kept in cool temperatures ranging between 3-5 degrees Celsius, away from light;
as exposure to heat, light or moisture can lead to a growth of micro-organisms
and ultimately, a breakdown of the chemicals in the medicine. This can cause discoloration
of the medicine or lead it to not be as effective for the patient. Common
medicines that require refrigeration include influenza vaccines and insulin. Blood
storage facilities also need to maintain a constant eye on temperature levels.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Storing supplies safely<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Finding an effective,
efficient and affordable method of storage for all of the medicines and medical
supplies is frustrating to say the least. Most companies find themselves
purchasing a number of different refrigeration units to keep varied temperatures
and store vast amounts. Transport also becomes a problem - either you move the
refrigeration unit with you or you have to load everything up onto a cold truck
that has been specially designed for the job.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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a better way, why not look at a refrigerated storage container solution?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A lot of industries
are sick of expensive cool rooms and costly refrigeration trucks as their only
storage and transportation options for temperature sensitive goods and produce.
With their viability as a static and mobile storage option, their affordability
and the flexibility in which you can move them, refrigerated storage containers
are becoming a popular alternative for many businesses.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and transport companies can benefit in a number of ways from using refrigerated
containers - saving time, money and working more efficiently than other storage
options.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Why is a refrigerated storage container right for my company?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Standard containers
come in both 20ft and 40ft sizes and are able to be custom fitted internally
with any number of shelving and organizational solutions. You don't need a
container for each temperature either - features like dual temperature controls
mean you can maximize your use of space far more effectively.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Containers come with a
number of different cooling systems. Custom insulation ensures the
refrigeration system works as efficiently as possible, with either active,
powered systems running off a generator or battery as well as passive systems
cooling with phase-change material to add or remove heat as needed. Hybrid
systems allow you the best of both worlds, saving on running costs and
maintaining incredibly specific temperatures.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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storage methods and let a refrigerated container work for you. When you work
with medicines and medical supplies, efficiency is incredibly important. Stop
working with ineffective refrigerated storage and transport methods and make
use of refrigerated container systems instead.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110747352156197558noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423870279249271629.post-76094640881794029852012-12-17T09:43:00.000+08:002012-12-17T09:43:11.428+08:00Commercial Refrigeration Vs Residential Units: What's the Difference?<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">At a given time, your home
refrigerator probably holds enough food to feed you and your family for about a
week. A restaurant refrigerator, on the other hand, has to be stocked every day
with enough food to keep a dining room full of paid customers happy, with
surplus stock just in case. That's why restaurant kitchens need commercial
refrigeration units rather than standard residential fridge models.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the two? Aside from the sheer volume of food that has to be stored inside,
commercial refrigerators have several advantages that help them meet the high
performance expectations in a restaurant setting. Whether you're a homeowner or
a business owner, when your fridge breaks down, you want to hire the right
person to fix it-and for a commercial model, you'll need a repair technician
with the training, licensing, and specialized experience to get the job done
right.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It may seem obvious, but commercial
fridges must be significantly larger than residential models, which are usually
designed to be as sleek and unobtrusive as possible in a home kitchen.
Additionally, while residential fridge models often feature an array of shelves
and drawers to separate food, commercial models tend to be utilitarian inside:
two to four shelves designed for easy food access and stacking. A home unit
might have an attached freezer, ice maker, and water dispenser, while in
commercial kitchens, those are often separate appliances.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Commercial refrigeration systems are
much more powerful than standard models. This is in part because they're larger
and must cool more food at once. Additionally, in a restaurant setting, there
are health department codes related to the temperature at which food must be
stored. A commercial fridge must keep food at a consistent temperature so that
all food that goes out of the kitchen is safe for customers to eat. Note that
residential fridge models are often more energy-efficient than commercial
units; in order to produce consistent cooling in a large space, a commercial
fridge must run constantly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Residential fridges can come in a
variety of shapes, sizes, and materials. You can choose a colored exterior, a
plastic finish, or a shiny metal surface, depending on your kitchen decor. With
commercial refrigerators, however, aesthetics aren't really a consideration.
Most commercial units have a stainless steel exterior for ease of cleaning.
There are fewer size and shape options, as well, because in a commercial
kitchen, form matters less than function.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Because of these differences between
residential and commercial refrigerators, not all refrigerator repair technicians
will take both house and business calls. In general, it's always a good idea to
ensure that the appliance repair professional you hire has experience or
training to work on your specific unit, and this is even more vital in a
commercial setting. Delayed or improper refrigerator repairs in a restaurant
kitchen can shut down the business or make patrons ill, resulting in a loss of
income and possible fines from the health department. If you have a commercial
refrigeration unit that's not pulling its weight, don't trust your appliance's
health to a technician who's under-qualified. Call someone with experience in
commercial appliance repair.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Traditional reach-in
refrigerators and freezers are not the only applications commercial
refrigeration companies offer. Whether for practical or novelty reasons,
commercial refrigeration manufacturers offer different products to suit any
user's needs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Maintain a Strong Base<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">They say the strongest
relationships are those built on a strong foundation. Create a strong
foundation with your chefs by giving them the tools they need, like a
refrigerated chef base. Refrigerated chef bases are an under counter
refrigerator and worktable all in one. Better than prep table, the chef base
allows the user to have large food preparation equipment, like mixers, and
refrigerated food ingredients all in the same place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Chill Out<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Making sure leftovers
are not contaminated with harmful bacteria is no longer something to sweat
about. Commercial blast chillers assure that leftovers reach a temperature
below 40 ÚF before the food poses a threat to customers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Why waste time
figuring out how to rearrange your reach-in refrigerators to cram in more
products when you can reduce the strain and triple your storage space with a
walk-in refrigerator. Walk-in coolers have enough space to fit full-size
storage shelves and any type of refrigerated product.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The half-pint of milk
is a staple to every school lunch program in the country. The only way to keep
the milk properly chilled while being easily accessible for youngsters is by
keeping the crates in commercial milk cooler. Milk coolers use an
air-curtain-style refrigeration system to make sure that the cartons on top are
just as cold as those on bottom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Whether making salads,
sandwiches or pizzas, refrigerated prep tables keep all of the necessary food
ingredients easily on hand. With a storage refrigerator below, a cold pan well
on top and a full-length cutting board, prep tables are a must-have piece of
commercial refrigeration for any restaurant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Put the Goods on Display<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">No deli, bakery or
meat counter is complete without a refrigerated display case. Refrigerated
display cases feature a large glass window on their front so customers can
easily see the products on display. The back of the case has sliding doors so
workers can easily pull out a particular customer's desired item.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Raise the Bar<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Bar refrigeration is
an area of commercial refrigeration essential to any restaurant bar, bar in a
home or college dorm. Whether you are going for the cool, clean feel of
stainless steel or the sleek appearance of black vinyl, commercial bar
refrigeration provides the look and function to suit your needs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Merchandising is Where the Real Money is Made<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Whether a countertop
or floor model, sliding door or open air, all refrigerated merchandisers do one
thing, increase revenue by allowing customers to quickly select their own
products. Refrigerated merchandisers can be used to display everything from
wine bottles to prepared sandwiches to bouquets of flowers. Placing the
merchandiser near your point of sale will help spur impulse buys.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Settle the Duel with a Dual<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Having trouble
deciding whether you need a freezer or refrigerator most? Why not try both?
Dual temperature refrigeration units provide the best of both worlds, a
refrigerator on one side, a freezer on the other and no worries in between.
Save on energy costs with a Dutch-door model that allows you to only open half
of the compartment at a time and keep that cold air from escaping.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110747352156197558noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423870279249271629.post-84092031697881136852012-12-12T09:48:00.000+08:002012-12-12T09:48:50.254+08:00The Benefits of Good Refrigeration<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are many things to consider when it comes to your
refrigeration needs. The truth is that most people won't have to ever think too
much about keeping their stuff cold. There is plenty of technology already
available that will work just fine. Just buy a good refrigerator from the local
store and you should do just fine. This doesn't really work for any big
business though. A number of businesses need to consider getting a serious
refrigeration system to keep their products from spoiling while in storage.</span><span style="font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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engineering is the science that surrounds just about everything related to the
design and maintenance of refrigerators. These are the people you should call
if you want to have a special refrigerator designed for your business. They
might also be able to help you decide just what you want in the end. They have
years of experience in the industry and usually know what their client really
needs. I would suggest that you check any one of various online databases to
see if the local contractors have a good history. If worse comes to worse, you
can always ask around.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This doesn't help much
if you don't know if you need one in the first place. This is actually fairly
simple. Your industrial refrigeration needs are dependent on what exactly you
buy and sell. If you are lucky enough to have only non-perishable products,
then you are in the clear already. If you do have products that need to stay
cold, then you should analyze just what you really need for your day-to-day
operation. It may be cheaper to just rely on a warehouse if you don't actually
require much cold storage each day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you do decide that
you need your own refrigeration, then you need to consider all the options that
are available for you. One of the models would be ammonia refrigeration. Ammonia
fluids for the coolant pipes are a relatively affordable option for you to
consider. It works well and keeps products quite cold. The only consideration
is that you shouldn't go cheap on the installation. Ammonia leaks aren't good
for general business. There are other alternatives available though, so don't
get too set in any one way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Choosing your own
refrigeration source is certainly a difficult process. There's a lot to pick
from and a lot to consider in the overall process. The benefits certainly make
some consideration worth it though.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110747352156197558noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423870279249271629.post-44571574211863881072012-12-11T09:34:00.001+08:002012-12-11T09:34:51.672+08:00Air Conditioning Vs Refrigeration<br />
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Having some kind of
cold room or refrigerated storage option is crucial for a lot of businesses.
There are a number of different ways to keep product and produce cool - what
works best will depend on your business model and your needs. When you're
trying to decide on the right option for you it's important to understand some
of the key differences between the refrigeration techniques that are commonly
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Air Conditioning and Refrigeration<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Air conditioning and
refrigeration are the two most commonly used methods of temperature control.
Most people will know of and think of air conditioning because they use it in
their homes. With a standard temperature of 22 degrees to ensure human comfort,
air conditioners have a limited range when it comes to cooling. Refrigeration
allows for much greater alterations in temperature with the ability to cool to
around negative 30 and even heat to 25 degrees or more. For most cargo and
produce, refrigeration is the only way to go.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cold is the absence of
heat rather than the presence of something else and refrigeration of any kind
works by removing heat from an environment. Air conditioners use fans to
project and circulate cool air into a room or container to keep temperatures
low.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Refrigeration systems
use a series of tubes and vents to circulate cold gases and liquids to alter
temperature. Air is sucked into a compressor and recycled through the system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Air conditioners
usually have a stricter set of requirements for the air that they use for
cooling. Most systems need air to be filtered and purified to ensure that no
dust particles build up inside the unit. A certain level of humidity is also
required depending on the type of cargo or produce that is being stored.
Refrigeration systems don't have this set of requirements to maintain
temperature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">For humans and
animals, air conditioning systems tend to provide a more comfortable
environment with a constant fresh air supply. If you are storing temperature
sensitive produce and products, then refrigeration is a definite winner. You'll
have more control over any desired temperature with a good refrigeration
system.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keep your produce cool
with a refrigeration system. Consider a refrigerated container for more
mobility and as a cheaper storage option instead of building an expensive cold
room. Cool more efficiently with a refrigerated container system for your
business.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Most refrigerators and
walk-ins seem virtually indestructible and problem free, but you'll get longer
life out of yours by following these safety and maintenance tips. Clean the
door gaskets and hinges regularly. The door gaskets, made of rubber, can rot
more easily if they are caked with food or grime, which weakens their sealing
properties. They can be safely cleaned with a solution of baking soda and warm
water. Hinges can be rubbed with a bit of petroleum jelly to keep them working
well. Dirty coils force the refrigerator to run hotter, which shortens the life
of the compressor motor. They should be cleaned every 90 days, preferably with
an industrial-strength vacuum cleaner.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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damp-mopped but should never be hosed out. Too much water can get into the
seals between the floor panels and damage the insulation. A refrigerator only
works as well as the air that's allowed to circulate around its contents.
Cramming food containers together so there's not a spare inch of space around
them doesn't help. Also try to keep containers (especially cardboard ones) from
touching the walls of the cabinet. They may freeze and stick to the walls,
damaging both product and wall. Use a good rotation system: First in, first out
(FIFO) is preferable. Or put colored dots on food packages, a different color
for each day of the week, so everyone in your kitchen knows how long each item
has been in the fridge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A walk-in cooler is
just what its name implies: a cooler big enough to walk into. It can be as
small as a closet or as large as a good-size room, but its primary purpose is
to provide refrigerated storage for large quantities of food in a central area.
Experts suggest that your operation needs a walk-in when its refrigeration
needs exceed 80 cubic feet, or if you serve more than 250 meals per day. Once
again, you'll need to determine how much you need to store, what sizes of
containers the storage space must accommodate, and the maximum quantity of
goods you'll want to have on hand. The only way to use walk-in space wisely is
to equip it with shelves, organized in sections. Exactly how much square
footage do you need? The easiest formula is to calculate 1 to 1.5 cubic feet of
walk-in storage for every meal you serve per day. Another basic calculation:
Take the total number of linear feet of shelving you've decided you will need
(A), and divide it by the number of shelves (B) you can put in each section.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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number of linear feet per section (C). To this number (C), add 40 to 50 percent
(1.40 or 1.50) to cover "overflow"-volume increases, wasted space,
and bulky items or loose product. This will give you an estimate of the total
linear footage (D) needed. However, linear footage is not enough. Because
shelves are three dimensional, you must calculate square footage. So multiply
(D) by the depth of each shelf (E) to obtain the total square footage amount
(F). Finally, double the (F) figure, to compensate for aisle space. Roughly
half of walk-in cooler space is aisle space. Another popular formula is to
calculate that, for every 28 to 30 pounds of food you'll store, you will need 1
cubic foot of space. When you get that figure, multiply it by 2.5. (The factor
2.5 means only 40 percent of your walk-in will be used as storage space; the
other 60 percent is aisles and space between products.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of the refrigerated storage area you will need. For a walk-in freezer, simply
divide your walk-in refrigerator space by two. Larger kitchens, which serve
more than 400 meals a day, may need as many as three walk-in refrigerators for
different temperature needs: one for produce (41 degrees Fahrenheit), one for
meats and fish (33 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit), and one for dairy products (32 to
41 degrees Fahrenheit). The walk-in is used most often to store bulk foods.
Because this often means wheeling carts or dollies in and out, the floor should
be level with the kitchen floor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This leveling is
achieved by the use of strips (called screeds) that are applied to the floor.
Coolers don't come as a single unit; they are constructed on-site. The walls,
ceilings, and floors are made of individual panels. Wall panels should be
insulated to a rating of R-30, which means a 4-inch thickness. They come in
various lengths and widths, with 12-by-12-inch corner panels at 90-degree
angles. They can be as short as 71'2 feet or as tall as 131?2 feet. The most
common type of insulation inside the panels is polyurethane, and the outside
walls of the panels can be made of stainless steel, vinyl, or aluminum.
Stainless steel is the most expensive, and aluminum-because it's the least
expensive-is the most popular choice. If the walk-in is an outdoor
installation, aluminum is the most weather resistant.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The installer will be
sure the unit has interior lighting. The floor panels for walk-ins are similar
to the wall panels. Load capacities of 600 pounds per square foot are the norm,
but if you plan to store very heavy items (like beer kegs), a reinforced floor
can be purchased with a load capacity of up to 1000 pounds per square foot. The
refrigeration system of a walk-in is a more complex installation than a
standard refrigerator, primarily because it's so much bigger. Matching the
system (and its power requirements) with the dimensions of the walk-in and its
projected use is best left to professionals, but it's important to note that a
walk-in accessed frequently throughout the day will require a compressor with
greater horsepower to maintain its interior temperature than one that is
accessed seldom.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A 9-foot-square
walk-in would need at least a 2-horsepower compressor. The condenser unit is
located either on top of the walk-in (directly above the evaporator) or up to
25 feet away, with lines connecting it to the walk-in. The latter, for obvious
reasons, is known as a remote system, and is necessary for larger-than-normal
condensing units with capacities of up to 7.5 horsepower. In a remote system,
the refrigerant must be added at the time of installation. For smaller
walk-ins, there's also a plumbing configuration called a quick-couple system,
which is shipped from the factory fully charged with refrigerant. This
definitely simplifies installation. However, you may need the added power of a
remote system if your kitchen has any of these drains on the walk-in's cooling
ability: frequent door opening, glass display doors, multiple doors per
compartment, or an ambient kitchen temperature that's near 90 degrees
Fahrenheit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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sometimes offer a frozen-food section in addition to the regular cooler space.
There are pros and cons to this concept. It may ease the load on the freezer,
because it's already located inside a chilled airspace; but it also can't help
but reduce overall usable space, because it requires a separate door. You can
also order your walk-in with a separate, reach-in section that has its own door
and shelves. Although this may save the cost of purchasing a separate reach-in,
some critics claim that a walk-in is not designed to do a reach-in job, such as
storing uncovered desserts. Do you really want them in the same environment as
cartons of lettuce and other bulk storage items? There may be cleanliness or
food quality factors to consider.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The doors should open
out, not into the cooler itself. The standard door opening is 34 by 78 inches.
Several door features are important for proper walk-in operation. These
include: A heavy-duty door closer. Self-closing, cam-lift door hinges. If the
door can be opened past a 90-degree angle, the cam will hold it open. A heavy-duty
stainless steel threshold. This is installed over the galvanized channel of the
door frame. A pull-type door handles, with both a cylinder door lock and room
to use a separate padlock if necessary. Pressure-sensitive vents, which prevent
vacuum buildup when opening and closing the door. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">An interior safety
release so no one can be (accidentally or otherwise) locked inside the cooler.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Other smart features
that can be ordered for walk-ins are: A thermometer (designed for outdoor use,
but mounted inside the cooler) with a range of 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. A
monitoring and recording system that keeps a printout of refrigeration
temperature or downloads to a computer. Glass, full-length door panels (like
those in supermarkets and convenience stores), sometimes called merchandising
doors, either hinged or sliding. Heavy-duty plastic strip curtains inside the
door. (One manufacturer claims a 40 percent energy savings with this feature.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A foot treadle, which
enables you to open the door by pressing on a pedal or lever with your foot
when both hands are full. Three-way interior lighting, which can be turned on
from outside or inside the cooler, with a light-on indicator light outside.
Inside, the light itself should be a vapor-proof bulb with an unbreakable globe
and shield. When space is at a premium, think about whether it is practical to
install an outdoor walk-in unit. This is an economical way to add space without
increasing the size of your kitchen, and you can purchase ready-to-use,
stand-alone structures with electricity and refrigeration systems in place.
They come in standard sizes from 8 to 12 feet wide and up to 50 feet in length,
in 1-foot increments.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">They range in height
from 7.5 to 9.5 feet. Look for a unit with a slanted, weatherproof roof, a
weather hood, and a fully insulated floor. Outdoor walk-ins cost about half of
the price of installing an indoor kitchen walk-in, so this is a money-saving
idea if it works in your location. If your demands for walk-in space are
seasonal, consider leasing a refrigerated trailer, available in most
metropolitan areas on a weekly or monthly basis. They can provide an instant
2000 cubic feet of additional storage space, which can be kept at any
temperature from 40 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. They use basic 60-amp, 230-volt, and
three-phase electricity. Ask if the lease agreement includes hookup at your
site and service if anything goes wrong.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16110747352156197558noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5423870279249271629.post-6198658669129518972012-12-07T14:54:00.000+08:002012-12-07T14:54:27.171+08:00Why is Refrigerant Leak Detection Necessary?<br />
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technicians still find refrigerant leak detection in HVAC and RAC systems to be
tedious and difficult because of the fact that a leak can be hidden from view
by a component, tubing, or even an operating switch.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Protection Agency (EPA) regulation documented in The U.S. Clean Air Act
(Sections 608 & 609), refrigerant leak detection takes on great urgency.
Regulations are intended to lower greenhouse gas emissions which are very
harmful to the environment. As such, the new government rules no longer give
service technicians the option of adding refrigerant when the system is low due
to a leak. Rather, the leak has to be found and fixed within a specified period
of time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are numerous
types of testing equipment that can be used in refrigerant leak detection, some
of it automated and others acting as sniffers for onsite testing. To find the
leak, service technicians have to determine the best method to use. Methods
include a soap solution, a halide torch, dye interception, isolation of a
component from the system, or pressurizing the system with dry nitrogen gas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">All of these methods
take time and money, which can turn into a very expensive service call. A less
costly alternative for companies is utilizing refrigerant management software
that pinpoints the origin of a leak by either tracking service events over time
to establish trends or to implement an automated leak detection technology.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">One of the fastest
methods which can be used in refrigerant leak detection is an electronic leak
detector. These types of detectors can find leaks of hydro fluorocarbons (HFCs)
and chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Quick identification of a leak is important
because the release of these gases is heavily regulated by the EPA, with
companies subject to fines if their emissions are not fixed within a certain
time frame.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There is refrigerant
gas management software which can help in the detection of refrigerant leaks.
It provides companies with exact details on what their refrigeration and
air-conditioning (RAC) systems and heating, ventilation and air conditioning
(HVAC) systems are venting, tracks performance, monitors and detects
refrigerant gas leaks, provides refrigerant usage reports, and keeps accurate
records on maintenance and service.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Regulations on
refrigerant leak detection describe and govern the proper repair of a leak and
appropriate disposal of any refrigerant system which can't be repaired. These
extensive requirements are in force in the United States, as well as several
foreign countries. The treaties set forth a worldwide response to improving and
protecting the planet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Quick action of
refrigerant leak detection is a great importance to the environment.
Refrigerant contains gases that have been identified as damaging to the ozone
layer and show a high potential for causing global warming. To comply with
environmental standards, many companies are investing in a refrigerant
management program to monitor and track equipment usage.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Because of environmental
and cost concerns related to refrigerant leak detection, many facilities with
systems that use refrigerants are relying on refrigerant tracker applications.
A refrigerant tracker monitors refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) systems
and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems around the clock
and instantly detects the location of any leaks. Various studies confirm that
industrial and commercial facilities will be able to save money every year by
using leak detection monitoring systems.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">SOURCE:</span></b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Gisha","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-is-Refrigerant-Leak-Detection-Necessary?&id=3920145<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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