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1. Thermometer 2. Beer 3. Glass (0.3ltrs) 4. Aluminium plate (1mm) 5. Ice packs
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The investigationHow effective are standard ice packs* at keeping a beer cold? Conditions: Room temp 20-21 C Starting temp of beer 13 C Ice packs removed from freezer 30 minutes prior to start of test. The beer was consumed at a set rateup until 30mm remained as to allow the thermometer to continue to read results. The glass way also lifted when drank and was held by the hand during testing (every 6 minutes). * bought from camping shop, once frozen the ice pack should function for 12 hours
Beer glass upon table surface.
Beer glass upon aluminium plate*, sat upon the ice packs. * aluminium plate was used to distribute the cooling across the surface. The ice packs had uneven surfaces.
Summary Ice test- 13-16 C in 57 minutes Table test 13-16 C in 31 minutes Ice test reached 16 C before no longer increasing in temperature
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Table surface
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Test; Aluminium plate upon ice pack
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Table test continued to rise to room temperature (20.6 C) over a period of 2 hours.
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Further observations The remainder of the can used in the glass experiment. I consumed using the ice pack after conducting the experiment. The sensation experienced was interesting. The can was cold in the lower proportion of the can where the drink remained, but was warm in the upper part. It influenced the way I held my drink.
Testing Theory- Ice Packs Cristie Blandford- Alcohol Culture Issues Man & Humanity- Masters 1st Year 2nd Trimester Mentor- Dick van Hoff