We used three techniques of precooling to test the hypothesis that heat strain would be alleviated, muscle temperature (Tmu) would be reduced, and as a result there would be delayed decrements in peak power output (PPO) during exercise in hot, humid conditions. Twelve male team-sport players completed four cycling intermittent sprint protocols (CISP). Each CISP consisted of twenty 2-min periods...

Ice slurry precooling technology is a preservation that has unique advantages in the of fruits and vegetables. It can make vegetables quickly drop to suitable storage temperature. This paper summarizes preparation methods ice slurry, including wall scraping method, undercooling vacuum fluidized bed direct contact method. The which been widely used industry commerce, main method design dynamic s...

Abstract High fractions of variable renewable electricity generation have challenged grid management within the balancing authority overseen by California’s Independent System Operator (CAISO). In early evening, solar resources tend to diminish as system approaches peak demand, putting pressure on fast-responding, emissions-intensive natural gas generators. While residential precooling, a strat...

Winged beans accumulate abundant field heat following harvest, and their shelf life is shortened if precooling not performed promptly. In the present study, top-suction forced-air (FC) was employed to rapidly remove from pods, its effects on winged bean pod storage quality were assessed. After postharvest FC mean 1/2 time 5.8 min 7/8 14.7 min, which 9.6 times 11.7 faster than room cooling (RC),...

Precooling refers to the rapid removal of field heat from freshly harvested fruits and vegetables prior to shipping, storage or processing. Hydrocooling is a form of precooling in which the product is sprayed with or immersed in an agitated bath of chilled water. The design of hydrocooling systems requires accurate estimation of the hydrocooling times of fruits and vegetables as well as the cor...

BACKGROUND Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) is commonly used for clinical applications. However, the short handling time increases the probability of a surgeon missing the crucial period in which the cement maintains its ideal viscosity for a successful injection. The aim of this article was to illustrate the effects a reduction in temperature would have on the cement handling time during percutan...