Capacity control of a refrigeration plant can be defined as a system which controls the output of the plant as per the load in demand. Find out construction and working of ship’s air conditioning and refrigeration system capacity control.
Understanding Capacity Control in Ship’s Air Conditioning and Refrigeration System
April 12, 2012 By
How to Charge Refrigeration Plant on Ships?
March 16, 2012 By
The refrigeration plant is an important system on the ship which needs to be charged with refrigerant gas at regular intervals of time. In this article we explain how to charge refrigeration plant on ships using gas charging method.
What are the Safety Devices on the Refrigeration System of a Ship?
March 4, 2011 By
A reefer system is the back bone of ships carrying refrigerated cargo. A malfunction of any of the components of the system can lead to degradation and wastage of perishable and cold storage cargo including provision for a ship. It is therefore important to maintain and run the refrigeration plant properly to avoid any breakdowns.
Construction and Working of Ships Refrigeration plant
March 4, 2011 By
The refrigeration plants on merchant vessels play a vital part in carrying refrigerated cargo and provisions for the crew on board. In reefer ships, the temperature of the perishable or temperature sensitive cargo such as food, chemical, or liquefied gas, is controlled by the refrigeration plant of the ship. The same plant or a smaller [...]
Guidelines on Quality of Refrigerant Used on Ships
March 3, 2011 By
A major quality concern with regard to refrigerants is their purity. The moisture content in the refrigerant is of great importance since too much moisture can cause serious operational problems. Water can enter a system through sub-quality refrigerants during top-up.
Learn About Fatal Bacteria that Grow in Ship’s Air-Con System
February 19, 2011 By
It is a known fact that there are certain types of bacteria which flourish in the air conditioning system of a ship. These organisms or bacteria flourish or increase in number in stagnant water or in wet deposits of slime or sludge. If these bacteria multiply exponentially and are not removed then they spoil the [...]
How Perishable Food Products are Transported Using Reefer Ship?
January 27, 2011 By
A reefer ship is a type of ship that is used for the purpose of carrying refrigerated cargo. Reefer ships are mainly used to transport spoilable goods. In today’s times refrigerated carriers play a very vital role in transporting food products that are necessary for daily use but face the threat of perishing very fast. [...]
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Container Refrigeration Unit
October 28, 2010 By
A reefer container is an enclosed unit used for transporting temperature sensitive cargo. The container requires external power supply for its operation. The article describes everything you ever wanted to know about container refrigeration units.
