EFFECTIVE REFRIGERANT CONTROL ON BOARD REEFERS

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EFFECTIVE REFRIGERANT CONTROL ON BOARD REEFERS

Code No: 572

Video Running Time: 15 minutes

VIDEO

This package is designed both as an introduction for those who have not previously sailed on a reefer ship and as refresher training for others.

Many reefer ships rely on freon (CFC) as the cooling agent. The critical factor is how carefully it is handled by the officers and crew members who are in charge of the systems which use this gas. Any escape of freon is harmful to the natural environment and also represents a hazard to those working on board.

The other coolant commonly used on board reefer ships is brine. This is corrosive and has its own potential for damaging the environment. For these reasons adequate training must be given to all those working with these systems.

The final message is the need to protect the environment by the careful handling of refrigerants which has the added advantage of helping to run the ship more economically.