Inventors:
Eric Rath - La Jolla CA
George C. Mauder - Brooklyn NY
Assignee:
Frigitemp Corporation - New York NY
International Classification:
F25D 1706
Abstract:
This is a method and device for carrying fresh produce in a fresh condition by barge upon waterways and particularly is characterized by a unique compartmentalized arrangement encompassing two air conditioning units and a single divisible produce compartment in which produce may be placed on pallets, wherein some of the pallets are utilized cooperatively with the air conditioning units to form plenum chamber ducts for the dispersion of the conditioned air. This air-conditioned barge is further characterized by a unique air-conditioning apparatus employing alternately and optionally air or water cooling of the refrigeration coils of the air-conditioning unit.