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Comparison between cryogenic and conventional systems for post-harvest grape chilling.

Author(s) : SEGER GOMES T. C., BEIRAO N. A. F., ANDRADE W. T. de

Summary

As the world's biggest fruit producer, Brazil is also the biggest waster. These losses are due mainly to post-harvest malpractices in storage, transport, and marketing. Part of the losses are caused by the lack of a quick post-harvest cooling system close to the production sites. In order to address this problem, a quick-cooling, low-cost refrigerating equipment was developed for fruits, based on the use of liquid nitrogen as cooling fluid. The paper compares conventional and liquid-nitrogen-based cooling of "Italia" variety grapes.

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  • Original title: Comparison between cryogenic and conventional systems for post-harvest grape chilling.
  • Record ID : 1994-0967
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Proposals for the generation and use of refrigeration in the 21st century.
  • Publication date: 1992/09/07
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