Multi-layered two-dimensional finite element model to calculate dynamic product heat load and weight loss during beef chilling

International Journal of Refrigeration

Volumn 23, Issue 6, 2000, Pages 444-456

  Davey, L M ^a   Pham, Q T ^b  

^a MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

^b UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALES   (Australia)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

FINITE ELEMENT METHOD; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; MEATS; THERMAL LOAD; THERMODYNAMICS;

ABATTOIR; BEEF; CHILLING RATE; RAPID CHILLING; WEIGHT LOSS;

INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION;

EID: 0033745613     PISSN: 01407007     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0140-7007(99)00074-2     Document Type: Article

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