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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. A container was provided with 2 diffusion channels: one for oxygen equilibrium and the other, for carbon dioxide. The relative humidity was controlled by means of a saturated solution contained in a channel especially designed for that purpose as well as to provide a good airtight operation. Cos 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 low-cost controlled atmospheres for perishable products.

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  • Original title: Design and development of a small container for controlled atmosphere storage.
  • Record ID : 1999-1923
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Agric. Mech. Asia Afr. lat. Am. - vol. 28 - n. 2
  • Publication date: 1997

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