Glacier Bay Library

  TECHNICAL LIBRARY

Reports, papers, tests, charts, graphs and other forms of information related to high-efficiency refrigeration, insulation and climate control issues in general and Glacier Bay products in specific.

Marine Related Topics

System type and layout

• Engine Driven vs DC refrigeration systems
• Sizing, selecting and using your battery bank
• Calculating box heat load in marine cruising applications
• Java-based box building assistant

Drawings

• Downloadable Drawings
• Online Viewable Drawings

Service - Glacier Bay Marine Refrigeration Systems

• Service Bulletins, Manuals and Wiring Diagrams for Glacier Bay Marine Refrigeration Systems.

General Interest

• Storage temperature of different types of food
• The effect of temperature on food life

Test Results

• Cruising World Magazine refrigeration system test (article)
• Cruising World Magazine refrigeration system test (summary)

Technical

• Installing a centrifugal water pump
• Pressure-Temperature chart for HFC-134a
• Pressure-Temperature chart for HC-290 (Propane)

Insulation & Heat Related Topics

General Interest

• Heat & Insulation - General Introduction
• Vacuum Insulation Panels - General Information

Installation

• A step-by-step marine icebox rebuild using BARRIER products
• "Ready-To-Mount" hatch installation animation - top opening
• "Ready-To-Mount" hatch installation animation - side opening

Technical

• Heat Transmission - Conduction, Convection & Radiation
• BARRIER Ultra-R material specifications and properties

Test Results

• Insulation testing - An overview
• The Glacier Bay insulation test - Introduction
• The Glacier Bay insulation test - Results Table

Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Related Topics

• "PIVCO" electric car air-conditioning "Press Release"
• An operational video of Glacier Bay's ECS

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This information is provided free of charge as an educational service to individuals. However, no aspect of this data may be reproduced, published, distributed or referenced by any organization whether profit or non-profit without crediting Glacier Bay, Inc. as its source. Additionally, no profit making organization may do so without the written permission of Glacier Bay, Inc. To obtain such permission contact Glacier Bay, Inc., 2930 Faber St. Union City, CA. 94587 (510) 437-9100 P, (510) 437-9200 F, E-mail info@glacierbay.com