Petroleum coke-based bricks for frost protection

Parsons, R; Schultz, H; Lider, L

Petroleum coke-based bricks for frost protection

Authors

R. A. Parsons
H. B. Schultz
L. A. Lider

Authors Affiliations

Robert A. Parsons is Extension Agricultural Engineer, University of California, Davis; Herbert B. Schultz is Professor of Agricultural Engineering, University of California, Davis; Lloyd A. Lider is Associate Professor of Viticulture and Enology, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 21(1):12-13. DOI:10.3733/ca.v021n01p12. January 1967.

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Abstract

Recently a new family of frost protection devices has become available. Heaters are now being made from petroleum wax or coke and molded in various forms, such as candles, bricks or flat trays. Because these devices have a much lower heat output per unit than conventional heaters, and information about their protection ability is limited, preliminary tests were initiated to learn more about this type of heating.

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