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DR. J. A. BARREIRO & ASSOCS.-
HOME PAGE GENERAL SCOPE OF OUR SERVICES The firm operates from Our services include cargo surveys
and inspections of foods, foodstuffs, agricultural products and raw
materials; damage assessment and investigations in marine claims; claims handling; loss prevention; scientific and
technical advise in legal cases and expert witness. Our associates have high level academic
formation in food science, technology and engineering, and large experience
in marine transportation of foods and P&I
oriented work. Therefore, they have the ability to understand and analyze
complex problems associated with transportation, preservation and storage of
foods and agricultural products. Also, in relation with loss prevention, we
have developed a unique application of the HACCP
(Hazard analysis-critical control points) concept to risk analysis in transportation of reefer cargoes, in order to reduce damage and
claims. In the same way, we provide consultation service in food transportation, including packaging, palletization, stowage,
prevention of condensation, stuffing, optimal
carriage conditions and handling food cargoes in reefer containers and reefer
vessels. We have developed computer programs with an extensive database of
optimal storage conditions, thermo-physical and biochemical data, optimal
stowage patterns in reefer containers, computer simulation of cooling and
heating processes, estimation of cooling/freezing times, air psychrometrics and condensation damage, and storage in
reefer containers. The program for reefer containers permits the calculation
of the refrigeration system parameters, cool down times and air exchange
required for fresh fruits and vegetables. We have also extensive experience in thermal
processing of foods, sterilization/pasteurization, low temperature
preservation of foods, thermal resistance of microorganisms and nutrients,
food stability in storage, hygiene and sanitation in food processing, food
preservation and computer simulation of food processes. Our work is backed by our own laboratory service.
Our reports are written in English or Spanish, at client's request.
Preliminary reports for surveys are usually presented within 24 hours after
the inspection and final reports delivered promptly, usually in less than 72
hours after finishing the work. ______________________________________________________________
E-MAIL HOME PAGE : http://www.geocities.com/dr_jose_barreiro Ó Prof. Dr. José A. Barreiro-Dr. J. A. Barreiro &
Assocs. ,Caracas, Venezuela LAST TIME REVIEWED: January 2009 |
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