Heat transfer modelling in a ventilated cavity loaded with food product: Application to a refrigerated vehicle

Hoang, Hong-Minh; Laguerre, Onrawee; Moureh, Jean; Flick, Denis

doi:10.1016/j.jfoodeng.2012.06.020

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“…This is rather surprising as huge amounts of perishable foods are transported overseas, where refrigerated containers have almost fully replaced bulk reefer vessels in the past decade (Arduino et al, 2013;Fitzgerald et al, 2011). Most container cooling studies relied on basic calculations or experiments Hoang et al, 2012;Jedermann et al, 2013;Jiménez-Ariza et al, 2014;Rodríguez-Bermejo et al, 2007;Smale et al, 2006;Tanner and Amos, 2003) and, to the best of our knowledge, only very few dealt with ambient loading Jedermann et al, 2014Jedermann et al, , 2013. In particular, fullscale container experiments are expensive and time-consuming and only allow for a rather limited number of Defraeye T., Cronjé P., Verboven P., Opara U.L., , Exploring ambient loading of citrus fruit into reefer containers for cooling during marine transport using computational fluid dynamics, Postharvest Biology and Technology 108,[91][92][93][94][95][96][97][98][99][100][101] http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.postharvbio.2015.06.004 5 measuring points (~ 10 -100 sensors), compared to the amount of fruit in the container (~ 10 5 individual fruit), which inhibits an in-depth parametric evaluation of the factors influencing the cooling process.…”

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Exploring ambient loading of citrus fruit into reefer containers for cooling during marine transport using computational fluid dynamics

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Defraeye T., Cronjé P., Verboven P., Opara U.L., , Exploring ambient loading of citrus fruit into reefer containers for cooling during marine transport using computational fluid dynamics, Postharvest Biology and Technology 108, 91-101. AbstractA promising cold-chain protocol is explored as an alternative to the commonly-used forced-air pre-cooling (FAC) of citrus fruit prior to shipping: ambient loading of fruit in reefer containers for cooling during long-haul marine transport. Despite the multiple logistical and economical savings it provides, the potential of "ambient loading" of fruit in reefer containers has been left largely unexplored. The present study targets this aspect, but also cooling by vertical airflow in general. Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) is used to identify differences in cooling rate and uniformity between individual boxes at different heights on a pallet and between individual fruit within a single box. Simulations show that low airflow rates, typical for refrigerated containers, do not only induce slower fruit cooling, compared to FAC airflow rates, but also the cooling heterogeneity between different layers of boxes (in height) and between individual fruit in a single box is larger. In addition, the presence of gaps between pallets invokes airflow short-circuiting, leading to highly reduced fruit cooling rates. Finally, strategies for future improvement of the ambient loading protocol are proposed, which in the first place should target faster and more uniform cooling. Keywordscomputational fluid dynamics; package design; cold chain; airflow short-circuits; vent holes; convective transfer Defraeye T., Cronjé P., Verboven P., Opara U.L., , Exploring ambient loading of citrus fruit into reefer containers for cooling during marine transport using computational fluid dynamics, Postharvest Biology and Technology 108, 91-101.http://dx

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Exploring ambient loading of citrus fruit into reefer containers for cooling during marine transport using computational fluid dynamics

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“…Specifically, accurate mathematical models have been developed for cold chain investigation (Gottschalk et al, 2007;Flick et al, 2010 &Laguerre et al, 2012;Hoang et al, 2012;Chong et al, 2013). Compared with mathematical models, CFD methods can obtain a considerable amount of information about airflow in a given space.…”

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Numerical Simulation of Gas Exchange in Fresh-keeping Transportation Containers with a Controlled Atmosphere

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“…Hoang et al [3] modeled heat transfer in a refrigerated vehicle. In the study, they investigated the heterogeneity of product temperature in different loads by considering generally near the rear and front.…”

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Effect of Refrigerant Type and Insulation Thickness on Refrigeration Systems of Land and Sea Vehicles

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252 INTRODUCTIONVehicles are commonly used in today's world in order to keep up the quality and increase the shelf life of fresh, perishable and frozen products during transportation. In this refrigeration process, the most important thing is to keep the temperature at the point where metabolic and microbial decompositions are minimized. In other words, designers design for freezing temperatures, which hinder the growth of bacteria. Moreover, designers should pay attention to the details that are necessary during the refrigeration process's design. For instance, which compressor and condenser are correct and convenient for the cold room system should be known. Additionally, efficient cold-storage space, its location with regard to transportation time from the cold room to the market area, product types stored together at the same time, building materials and seasonal temperature changes of the location should be taken into consideration.Moureh et al.[1] aimed to reduce the temperature differences throughout palletized cargos of perishable products kept in refrigerated vehicles. For this purpose, temperature and ventilation homogeneities were characterized by using air duct systems. Numerical and experimental studies were conducted in order to investigate airflow patterns and temperature levels within a typical loaded vehicle with and without a duct air supply system. The results revealed the importance of air ducts in decreasing temperature differences throughout the cargo.Tso et al.[2] investigated the usage of an air curtain instead of plasticone in the refrigerated truck application. The usage of a plastic strip curtain can be dangerous because of its design for workers during loading and unloading of products. Experimental results showed that the air curtain, having available volume flow rate and velocity, can block the heat transfer through the door. Further, the infiltration heat load can be reduced 11 % by using an air curtain instead of a plastic strip one.Hoang et al.[3] modeled heat transfer in a refrigerated vehicle. In the study, they investigated the heterogeneity of product temperature in different loads by considering generally near the rear and front. As a result of their study, CPU computing time was found to be less than 1 min instead of 60h for the same configuration (Moureh et al. [4]). Thus, input parameters could be evaluated rapidly, such as external temperature, door openings, wall insulation, Effect of Refrigerant Type and Insulation Thickness on Refrigeration Systems of Land and Sea Vehicles

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Heat transfer modelling in a ventilated cavity loaded with food product: Application to a refrigerated vehicle

Cited by 46 publications

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Exploring ambient loading of citrus fruit into reefer containers for cooling during marine transport using computational fluid dynamics

Exploring ambient loading of citrus fruit into reefer containers for cooling during marine transport using computational fluid dynamics

Numerical Simulation of Gas Exchange in Fresh-keeping Transportation Containers with a Controlled Atmosphere

Effect of Refrigerant Type and Insulation Thickness on Refrigeration Systems of Land and Sea Vehicles

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