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A multi-layered two-dimensional finite element model to calculate dynamic product heat load and weight loss during beef chilling L.M. Davey1 and Q.T. Pham2 1Institute of Food Nutrition and Human Health – Albany, Massey University, Private Bag 102 904, Northshore Mail Centre, Auckland, New Zealand. (Formerly at the University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.) 2School of Chemical Engineering and Industrial Chemistry, University of New South Wales, Sydney 2052, Australia. Keywords: Chilling, Beef, Heat load, Model, Weight loss, Finite Element ABSTRACT A model for predicting the dynam