Defrosting Type

Type of defrost method used for commercial refrigerated display and storage cabinets. Designed to remove frost (ice) from cooling coils of a refrigerating system.

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Constrained List
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Commercial
List Options Option Definition Unit of Measure
List Options Cool gas Option Definition Defrosting that uses cool gas (or vapor) from the top of the receiver instead of hot gas (discharge). Unit of Measure None
List Options Electric Option Definition Electric defrost systems typically have heat applied externally, however, systems have been developed which apply electric heat from within to give rapid defrost. Applicable to low temperature refrigerators. Unit of Measure None
List Options Hot gas Option Definition Hot Gas Defrosting is a method that utilizes heat internally, from inside the pipes of the evaporator, usually the highly superheated vaporized refrigerant from the compressor. Unit of Measure None
List Options None Option Definition None Unit of Measure None
List Options Not applicable Option Definition Not applicable Unit of Measure None
List Options Off cycle Option Definition Defrosting in which the temperature of the evaporator coils is allowed to rise naturally during an off-cycle, during which no refrigerant is supplied. Unit of Measure None
List Options Other Option Definition Other Unit of Measure None
List Options Reverse cycle Option Definition defrosting an evaporator by reversing its function with that of the condenser. Unit of Measure None
List Options Unknown Option Definition Unknown Unit of Measure None
List Options Water Option Definition defrosting in which water is sprayed or poured over the frosted surface. Unit of Measure None
Term ID: 7e52facc-4039-4bba-927e-6e79583c71ce
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