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From: mitch@cepu.UUCP (Bob Mitchell )
Newsgroups: net.physics
Subject: Keeping beer cold (a query with real-world practical application)
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Date: Wed, 8-May-85 15:13:00 EDT
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Posted: Wed May  8 15:13:00 1985
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Organization: VA Wadsworth Med. Center; LA CA
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Keywords: ice, cold, beer
DisOrganization: UCLA Dept. Neurology, Paradise, Ca


No metaphysical BS here!

The situation: A styrofoam ice chest containing beer and a large block of ice.

The problem: How to make the ice last for as long as possible.

The question: As the ice melts, should the water be drained from the cooler?
If the block of ice is allowed to float in the water, will it melt faster,
or will the volume of cold water keep the overall temperature lower, and
thus help the ice last longer?

I can see a few obvious things that would help, like starting out with
cold beer instead of warm, and it's clear that a solid block of ice is
better than cubes (smaller surface area?), but I can't decide about the
meltwater.

I'll be testing your theories in a few weeks, so no quick answers!

-- 
Bob Mitchell
UCLA Dept of Neurology
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