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During the early part of the twentieth century, the need for insulation of storage areas become apparent following experiments in marine transport. Before this, ship cargo areas were loaded with ice to keep products fresh during transit. Soon refrigeration systems and insulated enclosures were established to ensure that fresh produce would arrive at its destination in good condition.
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Russell, B.A. (1997). Store insulation. In: Dellino, C.V.J. (eds) Cold and Chilled Storage Technology. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-1127-0_5
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