Bulk refrigeration of fruits and vegetables. Part 2: Computer algorithm for heat loads and moisture loss
- Univ. of Missouri, Kansas City, MO (United States). Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Dept.
A computer algorithm was developed that estimates the latent and sensible heat loads due to the bulk refrigeration of fruits and vegetables. The algorithm also predicts the commodity moisture loss and temperature distribution which occurs during refrigeration. Part 1 focused upon the thermophysical properties of commodities and the flowfield parameters which govern the heat and mass transfer from fresh fruits and vegetables. This paper, Part 2, discusses the modeling methodology utilized in the current computer algorithm and describes the development of the heat and mass transfer models. Part 2 also compares the results of the computer algorithm to experimental data taken from the literature and describes a parametric study which was performed with the algorithm. In addition, this paper also reviews existing numerical models for determining the heat and mass transfer in bulk loads of fruits and vegetables.
- OSTI ID:
- 345244
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9702141-; TRN: IM9922%%177
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) winter meeting, Philadelphia, PA (United States), 24-28 Feb 1997; Other Information: PBD: 1997; Related Information: Is Part Of ASHRAE transactions: Technical and symposium papers, 1997. Volume 103, Part 1; PB: 1136 p.
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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