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Design and development of a small container for controlled atmosphere storage.

Author(s) : CELIS J. E., STENNING B. C.

Type of article: Article

Summary

A low-cost controlled atmosphere storage system was designed and constructed based on the principle of steady state diffusion. The system was developed from a 100 x 75 x 60 cm PVC container. By using Fick's law of diffusion, it was provided with 2 diffusion channels, 1 for oxygen equilibrium and the other for carbon dioxide. The relative humidity was controlled by means of a saturated solution contained in a channel. Lettuce was used for testing the controlled atmosphere container under a pre-established atmosphere of 3.5% O2 and 0.5% CO2. Results showed that the container can be used to provide controlled atmosphere low-cost conditions for perishable products.

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  • Original title: Design and development of a small container for controlled atmosphere storage.
  • Record ID : 1996-3101
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Agric. Mech. Asia Afr. lat. Am. - vol. 26 - n. 1
  • Publication date: 1995

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