AIR-DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS FOR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PRODUCTS STORAGE ROOMS

Abstract

At refrigeration storage of fruit and vegetables it is necessary to support the optimal technological mode in stores. Deviations of the mode result in the considerable losses of mass and product quality. Basic influence on evenness of the temperature-humidity field is rendered by the systems of storage room air-distribution. The systems of air-distribution are a channel, channel-less and active aeration. The channel-less systems are based on separate unit coolers that is up-diffused on the area of chambers. Such systems are the simplest and cheapest. The channel systems have one or a few forcing and suction channels. Placing of channels provides the even temperature-humidity field in a chamber. Such systems are more difficult and expensive. Principle of work of the systems of active aeration is based on creation of the set technological mode directly in the stack of fruit and vegetables. The use of such technology allows taking the losses of product to the minimum.