Refrigeration
Artificial cold preservation
Refrigeration is the process of cooling something by removing heat, or the technology and systems that accomplish this.
The term covers everything from household refrigerators to industrial cold storage to air conditioning.
The warehouse relies on refrigeration to keep produce fresh.
Food preservation through refrigeration slows bacterial growth, extending shelf life.
Refrigerated preservation space
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- perishablesItems prone to decay
- shelf lifeUsable storage duration
- frozenSolidified by extreme cold
chilled · food safety · meat locker · dairy · produce · expiration · crisper · freezer burn
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
insulation · coils · freon · heat exchanger · defrost · temperature control · sealed system · BTU
Powered cooking tool
- freezerSubzero storage compartment
- ice boxPre-electric food cooler
- side-by-sidePositioned next to another
- French doorGlazed double-leaf entryway
top freezer · bottom freezer · ice dispenser · shelving · door bins · drawer · leftovers · meal prep
Bulk goods storage building
- distributionAllocation across recipients
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- reefer truckTemperature-controlled freight vehicle
- shipping containerSteel cargo enclosure
cold room · processing plant · slaughterhouse · blood bank · ice plant · fishery · brewery · creamery
Frozen block repository
- icemanFrozen block deliverer
- root cellarUnderground food storage chamber
- springhouseStream-cooled storage shed
- FrigidaireAppliance manufacturer name
cold storage
Refrigerated preservation space
- freshnessState of being unspoiled
- perishablesItems prone to decay
- shelf lifeUsable storage duration
frozen · chilled · food safety · meat locker · dairy · produce · expiration · crisper · freezer burn · thawing
compressor
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
thermostat · insulation · coils · freon · heat exchanger · defrost · temperature control · sealed system · BTU · energy efficiency
kitchen appliance
Powered cooking tool
- freezerSubzero storage compartment
- ice boxPre-electric food cooler
- side-by-sidePositioned next to another
French door · top freezer · bottom freezer · ice dispenser · shelving · door bins · drawer · leftovers · meal prep · condiments
warehouse
Bulk goods storage building
- distributionAllocation across recipients
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- reefer truckTemperature-controlled freight vehicle
shipping container · cold room · processing plant · slaughterhouse · blood bank · ice plant · fishery · brewery · creamery · butcher
icehouse
Frozen block repository
- icemanFrozen block deliverer
- root cellarUnderground food storage chamber
- springhouseStream-cooled storage shed
Frigidaire · natural ice · ice block · larder
Refrigerationheating
Raising temperature artificially
warming · heat · combustion · incineration · cooking
Refrigerationheat treatment
Thermal processing of materials
pasteurization · sterilization · canning · dehydration · drying
- refrigeration unitsAppliances that maintain coldness
- refrigeration systemsHeat-removal equipment