Practical Cold Storage

by Madison Cooper

ISBN: 9789359196824
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2025
Price : Rs. 21395.00
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About The Book

• This book focuses on theory, design and construction of buildings and apparatus for the presentation of perishable products. • It also describes the methods of refrigeration, care and handling of eggs, fruits and dairy products. • This book is valuable guide for students, teachers and person engaged in the field of cold storage.

Table of Contents

Preface v Introduction 10 1. Historical 17 2. Organizing and Operating A Cold Storage 21 3. Geometry of Cold Storage Houses 32 4. Insulation 36 5. Air Circulation 117 6. Ventilation 149 7. Humidity 167 8. Absorbents 174 9. Use of Chloride of Calcium 177 10. Eggs in Cold Storage 194 11. Butter in Cold Storage 224 12. Cold Storage of Cheese 235 13. Creamery and Dairy Refrigeration 269 14. Apples in Cold Storage 286 15. Cold Storage of the Pear and Peach 332 16. Cold Storage for Fruit Growers 360 17. Cold Storage for Nurserymen 372 18. Freezing and Storing Fish 383 19. Codl storage of furs and fabrics 396 20. Keeping Cold Stores Clean 410 21. Shipping Perishable Products 419 21. Shipping Perishable Products 419 22. Refrigeration from ICE 435 23. Harvesting, Handling and Storing Ice 462 24. Ice Houses 489 25. Ice Boxes and Refrigerators 532 26. Refrigeration for Retailers 536 27. Miscellaneous 542 Topical Index 569