SHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR BIOLOGICALS,

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Abstract:

The report presents the results of a study undertaken to develop a container that would maintain biologicals in the temperature range of 35-50F for a period of at least ten days without external refrigeration. Utilizing thermodynamic principles, a relatively inexpensive 4.00 expendable package was designed. This container, a fiberboard box, encloses 6 inches of insulation, and utilizes 40 pounds of water ice in a plastic bag as refrigerant. Two containers were concurrently developed to maintain frozen biologicals below 30F 1 For two days protection - a 14 x 14 x 9 in. container utilizing a quarter block of dry ice 11-23 pounds - a saving of 1.35 cubic feet and 18-13 pounds of dry ice over the one presently used. 2 For three days protection - a 14 x 14 x 12 in. container with a half block of dry ice 22 pounds - a saving of 1.01 cubic feet and 36-23 pounds of dry ice. Author

Author(s):
Cholmar, S. ; Akrep, J. P. ; Stambler, S.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL SUPPLY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITY BAYONNE N J
Pagination:
0039

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NAVSUPRANDFA-2.50599
Project Number(s):
NT-003-016
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*CONTAINERS, TEMPERATURE CONTROL), (*BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, *PACKAGING), FIBERBOARD, THERMAL INSULATION, EXPANDED PLASTICS, REFRIGERANTS, ICE, THERMODYNAMICS, COSTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medical Facilities, Equipment and Supplies, Containers and Packaging
Report Date:
1956 Oct 01