7 CFR 3300.10 - Measurement of the K-coefficient of an insulated body.

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Title 7 - Agriculture last revised: Nov 20, 2024

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§ 3300.10 - Measurement of the K-coefficient of an insulated body.

The K-coefficient shall be measured according to the procedures in ATP, Annex 1, Appendix 2, paragraphs 1-28, and the following shall apply:

(a) The internal heating method shall be used.

(b) In ATP, Annex 1, Appendix 2, paragraph 8, last line, “about + 20 °C for the mean temperature of the walls of the body shall be interpreted to mean between +19 °C (+66 °F) and 21 °C (+70 °F).

(c) A report of each test shall be completed on a form corresponding to the pertinent test report model prescribed in ATP, Annex 1, Appendix 2. Report forms may be obtained by a request to the ATP manager.

authority: Sec. 4, Pub. L. 97-325, International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuffs Act (7 U.S.C. 4403)

source: 51 FR 33879, Sept. 24, 1986, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 7 CFR 3300.10