12 Questions
How is cooling of fish achieved through icing?
Through direct contact between melted ice and fish
What ratio of ice to fish is recommended for longer fishing trips?
1:2
Why should big fish be placed at the bottom when packing mixed fish for icing?
To avoid localized heating
How should fish with delicate skin be packed in relation to other fish?
On top of fish with scales
What is another term for 'slush ice' used for chilling fish catch?
Chilled Seawater (CSW)
How does the placement of gutted fish with ice differ from other fish?
It is arranged with belly down in a slanting position inside the container
What is one advantage of using CSW over wet icing to chill fish?
Reducing the risk of physical damage to fish
Why are air blowers commonly used in big commercial boats for fish chilling?
To lower the temperature of the fish room effectively
What is a drawback of CSW when compared to wet icing for chilling fish?
Fish tend to spoil faster in CSW
What factor does NOT affect the amount of ice needed for chilling fish?
Type of fish species
How does CSW prevent physical damage to chilled fish?
By washing the fish in slurry
What role do finned evaporators and fans play in air chilling fish on big commercial boats?
To circulate chilled air effectively
Learn about the common and useful method of chilling fish catch through the process of icing. Understand how heat is transferred from warm fish to ice, resulting in fish being cooled down. Explore the important considerations to effectively ice fish for preservation.
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