Archives: Glossary Terms

Rapid freezing process using high-velocity cold air (-30°C to -40°C) to reduce product core temperature from ambient to -18°C within hours rather than days, creating small ice crystals that preserve…

Why Bypass Occurs Air follows the path of least resistance. A densely packed pallet or product stack presents significantly higher flow resistance than the open space above or beside it.…

The process of compensating for greenhouse gas emissions generated by refrigeration and transport operations through verified carbon reduction projects. Cold chain logistics contribute significantly to carbon emissions through refrigerant use,…

Specialized paint or spray-applied coating containing ceramic microspheres that reflect infrared radiation and reduce heat absorption on vehicle surfaces. Ceramic thermal coatings block 85-95% of solar heat at the surface—before…

Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are refrigerant types used in cooling systems. CFCs were phased out under the Montreal Protocol due to ozone depletion, replaced by HFCs which don’t harm…

A dimensionless ratio measuring refrigeration system efficiency, calculated as cooling output divided by energy input. A COP of 2.5 means the system removes 2.5 kW of heat for every 1…

A logistics model that consolidates frozen and chilled goods from multiple suppliers into shared transportation and storage networks, optimizing capacity utilization and reducing costs. Rather than each supplier maintaining separate…

South African regulatory framework governing the transportation of perishable foodstuffs, established under Regulation R638 of the Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act. R638 certification requires specific vehicle equipment, temperature monitoring systems,…

Marketing terminology emphasizing complete temperature control from origin facility through final customer handoff, distinguishing professional cold chain logistics from operators using passive cooling or ambient delivery with ice packs. True…

Any breakdown in the continuous temperature-controlled environment required to maintain frozen product safety and quality, encompassing equipment malfunction, procedural errors, environmental exposure, or documentation gaps. Research indicates approximately 35% of…