1 - AS 1187-1996 FARM MILK COOLING AND STORAGE SYSTEMS
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
7 - 1.3.1 Agitator
7 - 1.3.2 Capacity of cooling equipment
7 - 1.3.3 Cooling
7 - 1.3.4 Cooling equipment
7 - 1.3.5 Cooling time
7 - 1.3.6 Maximum rated storage volume
7 - 1.3.7 Milk cooling and storage system
7 - 1.3.8 Rated capacity of milk cooling and storage system
7 - 1.3.9 Tank
7 - 1.3.10 Vessel
7 - 1.4 TYPES OF TANK
7 - 1.5 COOLING METHODS
8 - 1.6 COOLING PERFORMANCE
8 - 1.6.1 General
8 - 1.6.2 Freezing of milk
8 - 1.6.3 In an ambient temperature of 35°C
8 - 1.6.4 In an ambient temperature of 40°C
8 - 1.7 AGITATOR PERFORMANCE
8 - 1.7.1 General
8 - 1.7.2 Cooling cycle
8 - 1.7.3 Non-cooling cycle
8 - 1.7.4 Performance
10 - SECTION 2 MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION AND CONTROLS
10 - 2.1 MATERIALS
10 - 2.2 CONSTRUCTION
10 - 2.2.1 General
10 - 2.2.2 Safety
10 - 2.2.3 Vessel
11 - 2.2.4 Outer casing
11 - 2.2.5 Thermal insulation
11 - 2.2.6 Tank supports
11 - 2.2.6.1 General
11 - 2.2.6.2 Solid plinth mounting
11 - 2.2.6.3 Adjustable supports
11 - 2.2.6.4 Ground clearance
11 - 2.2.6.5 Foundation
11 - 2.2.7 Levelling requirements
11 - 2.2.7.1 Level marks
11 - 2.2.7.2 Method of levelling
12 - 2.2.8 Stamping plug
12 - 2.2.9 Open-top tanks-Covers, bridges and brackets
12 - 2.2.10 Closed-top tanks-Fittings
12 - 2.2.10.1 General
12 - 2.2.10.2 Vent
12 - 2.2.10.3 Inspection light
13 - 2.2.10.4 Access hole
13 - 2.2.10.5 Sampling cock
13 - 2.2.10.6
13 - 2.2.11 Milk inlet
13 - 2.2.12 Outlet
14 - 2.2.13 Vacuum milk storage tank
14 - 2.3 CONTROLS
14 - 2.3.1 Milk temperature control
14 - 2.3.2 Agitation control
14 - 2.4 MEASURING EQUIPMENT
14 - 2.4.1 Instrument for measuring milk temperature
15 - 2.4.2 Devices for measuring milk volume
15 - 2.5 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
15 - 2.5.1 General suitability for intended use
15 - 2.5.2 Motors
15 - 2.5.2.1 General
15 - 2.5.2.2 Rating test
15 - 2.5.3 Motor starters
15 - 2.5.4 Wiring
15 - 2.5.4.1 General
15 - 2.5.4.2 Flexible cords
15 - 2.5.4.3 Protection against damage
16 - 2.5.5 Earthing
16 - 2.5.5.1 Earthing terminal
16 - 2.5.5.2 Earthing conductor
16 - 2.5.6 Switches
16 - 2.5.6.1 General
16 - 2.5.6.2 Isolation switch
16 - 2.5.6.3 Pilot lamps
16 - 2.5.6.4 Duty selection switch
16 - 2.5.6.5 Manual agitator switch
16 - 2.5.6.6 Marking of electrical components
17 - SECTION 3 INFORMATION AND MARKING
17 - 3.1 INFORMATION TO BE SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER
17 - 3.2 INFORMATION TO BE MARKED ON TANK
17 - 3.3 INFORMATION TO BE MARKED ON EACH ITEM OF COOLING EQUIPMENT
19 - APPENDIX A - EXAMPLE OF A COMPLIANCE PLATE