Principles of Refrigeration

The food industry relies heavily on refrigeration in manufacturing, distribution, and retail sales. In spite of this reliance, refrigeration has often been taken for granted as a usually reliable utility or service. In some segments of the food industry, refrigeration may be a major consumer of energy, and more recently, it has become a target of regulation because of its potential impact on the environment. To understand these developments, we will briefly review some refrigeration basics.

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