Controlled atmosphere, conditioned air is the environmental storage, usually of fruits, at reduced temperatures, and can include reduced oxygen and elevated carbon dioxide levels to further reduce the metabolic activity of the stored product in a completely sealed environment. The amount of cooling will vary by the type of crop, its maturity, harvest conditions, loading or stacking patterns, length of storage, and the intended use. For example, late crops may have a lower field temperature requiring less refrigeration, while an early crop with higher temperatures will require more refrigeration. Some crops require a rapid cool down or narrower variation in temperature levels, which requires a larger capacity system (extreme cost).
Bulk storage may rely more on constant ventilation and precise humidity levels, components KYE2 (Controlled Atmosphere, Vegetables, High to Precise) and KYE3 (Controlled Atmosphere, Warmed and Cooled Air).
Controllers, sensors, analyzers, and scrubbers appropriate for the storage operation.
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Heating, Cooling & Ventilation