The art of air blast freezing: Design and efficiency considerations

Document Outline

• The art of air blast freezing: Design and efficiency considerations
  • 1. Introduction
  • 2. Origin of air blast freezers
  • 3. Why blast freeze?
  • 4. Types of air freezers
  • 5. Products blast frozen
  • 6. Packaging
  • 7. Air blast freezer operation and design
  • 8. Product geometry
  • 9. Single and two stage air blast freezers
  • 10. Simulation model of the two stage system
    • 10.1. Compressor model
    • 10.2. Condenser model
    • 10.3. Evaporator model
    • 10.4. Expansion valves model
    • 10.5. Intercooler model
    • 10.6. Complete system model
  • 11. Model validation and results
  • 12. Design improvements
  • 13. Energy usage and best practice guide for blast freezing
  • 14. Conclusions
  • References