Silicone Coatings to Inhibit the Development of Condensation on Chilled Food Display Cases

冷藏食品陈列柜生产中的一个主要挑战是避免陈列柜玻璃上结露。目前限制冷凝的方法是能源密集型的，通常需要在玻璃、风扇或蒸发器单元附近安装加热器。此外，冷凝物的积聚会产生导致食物腐败的环境，并且与展示柜的目的相反，会妨碍顾客观看展示的冷藏食品。为了抑制冷冻食品展示柜上凝结水的形成，我们建议开发一种有机硅涂层，以防止玻璃起雾，并使玻璃表面的凝结水容易去除。

A major challenge in the production of display cases for chilled food products is avoiding the build-up of condensation on thedisplay case glass. Current methodologies for limiting condensation are energy intensive, typically requiring the installation ofheaters near the glass, fans, or evaporator units. In addition, the build-up of condensation can create an environment that leads tofood spoilage, and counter to the purpose of the display case, can impede the customers' view of the chilled food products ondisplay. In an effort to inhibit the formation of condensation on display cases for chilled food products that is less energy intensivethan the existing technology, we are proposing to develop a silicone coating that would prevent the glass from fogging up andwould permit the easy removal of any condensed water from the surface of the glass.