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The Autonomy Tool and Direct Drive Systems Author: Larry Schlussler The Autonomy Tool and Direct Drive Systems	5 Replies 2059 Views	If a solar designer tried to use the Autonomy Tool to size a True Energy BLF 100DC they would have a number of obstacles. When applying the autonomy tool the first step is to calculate the size of array needed to power the refrigerator with the... May-11-12 01:04 Last post by: Larry Schlussler

Do battery-free solar refrigerators work in low-light conditions? Author: Optimize.WHO Do battery-free solar refrigerators work in low-light conditions?	1 Replies 636 Views	Please look to our other post. It is related and discusses the topics in this article, but could not be posted twice.... Apr-21-12 05:40 Last post by: Larry Schlussler
In Pictures: Installing/testing battery-free solar fridges in Vietnam Author: Optimize.WHO	0 Replies 43 Views	[i]by Hai Le and Kien Vu, PATH [/i] To accompany the article “Do battery-free solar refrigerators work in low-light conditions?” in this month’s newsletter, Optimize has published... Apr-18-12 04:47 Last post by: Optimize.WHO
Refrigerator Climate Zone Designations – Are they a good idea? Author: Larry Schlussler Refrigerator Climate Zone Designations – Are they a good idea?	5 Replies 491 Views	Thanks Larry for your excellent portrayal of operating conditions in Marrakech - which is a great example since it gets very hot in summer and freezing in winter. The building in which equipment is housed is a critical variable that needs... Feb-02-12 04:06 Last post by: Toryalai Hart
Implementing the solar cool chain successfully Author: Moderator	18 Replies 3007 Views	Reply posted by Cath Bartlett and Ian Tansley Dr Rafiqi, There is no doubt that solar refrigeration is not only successful but an essential option for those locations where grid electricity is either not available or available for less than 4... Jan-30-12 14:45 Last post by: Cath Bartlett
Battery-free solar refrigerator used for vaccine storage in Vietnam Author: Optimize.WHO Battery-free solar refrigerator used for vaccine storage in Vietnam	3 Replies 1176 Views	Re: battery-free solar refrigerator used for vaccine storage in Vietnam In answer to your queries, Yann, and in addition to Joanie's comments: 1. On the issue of solar system sizing it is most important to follow what has been tested and... Jan-27-12 13:42 Last post by: Cath Bartlett
Issues not yet addressed ….. Author: Mojtaba Haghgou	3 Replies 413 Views	Thank-you for raising these questions, Mojtaba (And thanks to Gregory Kiluva for his help in answering) [b]1. Questions related to standby generators: [/b] This is a valid point that we agree with. UNICEF is already in the process of... Jan-27-12 02:21 Last post by: Oz Mansoor
Energy-Free, Cheap Refrigeration Author: Moderator	0 Replies 148 Views	Courtesy: Carin Hall (http://www.energydigital.com) Inspired by the global need for the storage of vaccines, Adam Grosser describes a project in progress to supply inexpensive refrigeration that doesn't require electricity, propane, gas,... Jan-25-12 01:43 Last post by: Moderator
Revision of "Guidelines on the international packaging and shipping" Author: maired WHO PQS is seeking for your input into the revision	2 Replies 627 Views	James-- Your link does not work either. Is this the right link: http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/Pages/index.aspx ? Or this one: http://www.iata.org/whatwedo/cargo/pages/perishables.aspx ?? Nov-28-11 04:47 Last post by: Moderator
Vaccine Carrier "Wish List" Author: Carla Lardizabal What specifications/features (would) make the ideal vaccine carrier?	2 Replies 581 Views	"I wish": Weight is certainly an issue. 4 icepack Vaccine Carriers were unpopular with field workers because of their extra weight. However holdover time is important. 24 to 48 hours would be very useful. Nov-25-11 15:01 Last post by: prabirkc
Innovative Cold Chain Transport Technologies Author: Michael Rosenblum Cool Containers, LLC has introduced the PharmaPort 360	0 Replies 373 Views	Cool Containers, a new company based in Marietta, OH has developed an innovative, active shipping container called the PharmaPort 360. This first product has been designed for pallet-sized shipments of vaccines and other temperature sensitive... Nov-22-11 14:06 Last post by: Michael Rosenblum
Domestic vaccine refrigerators: 5 questions Author: Sophie Newland 5 questions to better understand global use of domestic refrigerators	1 Replies 604 Views	I looked at the survey and can't answer all but will ask around here in Mali. I do know of several NGO's here who use domestic "solar" refrigerators in their Solar PV installations for clinics, and will check with the procurement person here at... Nov-05-11 16:33 Last post by: Toryalai Hart
PQS data and array sizing for direct drive refrigerator Author: Larry Schlussler PQS data and array sizing for direct drive refrigerator	0 Replies 277 Views	PQS Data I was recently trying to compare PQS data for direct drive refrigerators. Data for two parameters of prime importance are not always given: - Solar radiation reference period - Power consumption: Stable Running Data is also... Nov-02-11 22:43 Last post by: Larry Schlussler
Refrigerator/Ice Pack Freezer or Refrigerator Only Author: Larry Schlussler Refrigerator/Ice Pack Freezer or Refrigerator Only	5 Replies 1314 Views	Dear Ian, Thanks for this comprehensive answer. All comes down to the needs of health facilities and the sizing of the energy required. Normally there is no need of a vaccine freezer at the health facility level. What might be required is... Nov-01-11 09:21 Last post by: maired
Cold Revolution Author: Narayana Holla For Keeping all Vaccines between 2 to 8 degree Temp	16 Replies 2094 Views	Thanks, Cath! I have already seen the brochure and visited the website. The kind of vaccination work we are doing in rural parts of India, such a technology will be highly beneficial. Munish www.mifusa.org Oct-14-11 09:56 Last post by: Munish Kumar Raizada
Capacity of Vaccine Carriers and Cold Boxes Author: Carla Lardizabal How many vials can carriers and cold boxes hold?	2 Replies 656 Views	Dear Carla, You can find the definition of vaccine storage capacity in the PQS specifications: http://www.who.int/immunization_standards/vaccine_quality/pqs_e04_insulated_containers/en/index.html Vaccine carrier: Vaccine storage capacity: The... Oct-08-11 05:03 Last post by: maired
Large capacity cold boxes: Questionnaire to improve design Author: Moderator	0 Replies 763 Views	[i]This questionnaire comes from Andrew Garnett. Please do respond.[/i] WHO and PATH are developing specifications for a new generation of large capacity cold boxes. We believe that these will improve the efficiency and security of vaccine... Jul-30-11 16:52 Last post by: Moderator
Holla's Bottle method of Keeping Vaccines in the ILR at PHC/CHCs Author: Narayana Holla Keeping Vaccines In the ILR, STORAGE CODE	13 Replies 1544 Views	Dear Parveen, I have sent the details to your e-mail best soren [url=http://www.technet21.org/components/com_agora/img/members/1758/04072011-1120_technet-ILR.docx]04072011-1120_technet-ILR.docx[/url] Jul-04-11 16:47 Last post by: Soren Spanner
'VACCINE SAFE' Author: Narayana Holla VACCINE SAFE - PHOTO	0 Replies 334 Views	[url=http://www.technet21.org/components/com_agora/img/members/3431/Vaccine-Safe-2.jpg][img]http://www.technet21.org/components/com_agora/img/members/3431/mini_Vaccine-Safe-2.jpg[/img][/url][url=http://www.technet21.org/components/com_agora/img/me... Jul-04-11 08:03 Last post by: Narayana Holla
ILR for Private Vaccination in India Author: prabirkc	5 Replies 2361 Views	Sir, I tried with a local manufacturer who made a few of different sizes, the smallest was 7 liter size desktop model followed by 20 liter, 40 liter and recently 65 liter. They are all in working condition with the users. The recent one is in... Jul-01-11 12:20 Last post by: Narayana Holla
Fridge-tag user survey Author: Kate Eun-Hee Bai From the CCL Taskforce	0 Replies 712 Views	WHO recommends that "Every refrigerator storing vaccines should have a freeze indicator" [Immunization in Practice, Module 3: The cold chain, 2004 update]. This is because the risk of freezing may be a more important danger to vaccines than heat,... Jun-27-11 19:07 Last post by: Kate Eun-Hee Bai
Searching for info on refrigerator operations by energy type Author: Leah Hasselback Searching for info on refrigerator operations by energy type	2 Replies 1456 Views	Posted on behalf of John Lloyd (PATH) Hi Leah! So far as I know their are no guides out there which describe all the issues relative to different types of equipment. However we have recently revised an internal document for general distribution... May-26-11 06:12 Last post by: James Cheyne
Solar is getting hotter Author: Optimize.WHO Solar refrigeration for reliable, intermittant and unreliable power	6 Replies 1568 Views	Representing Vestfrost Solutions, manufacturer of the WHO PQS Prequalified Solar Direct Driven Vaccine Refrigerator I can inform you that actually the life expectancy of the small internal fan assisting battery is 10 years. This is minimum in line... May-02-11 07:35 Last post by: Bjarne Nielsen
Cool innovations for vaccine transportation and storage Author: Optimize.WHO New technologies for vaccine transport and storage	0 Replies 2476 Views	[i]by Steve McCarney, John Lloyd, and Joanie Robertson, PATH[/i] A group of public- and private-sector partners are collaborating with project Optimize to evaluate a range of innovative transportation and storage containers for heat-sensitive... Apr-11-11 17:02 Last post by: Optimize.WHO
Suggestions for Data Presentation in PQS Sheets for Solar Powered Refr Author: Larry Schlussler Suggestions for Data Presentation in PQS Sheets for Solar Powered Refr	2 Replies 1012 Views	Larry, Actually the figure for ice pack freezing for the True Energy PS65i does appear on the PQS sheet - See: E003/016 and check the line : Water-pack freezing: energy. If you look at the test protocol you'll find that this is the power... Apr-08-11 14:18 Last post by: ian.tansley