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Controlled Atmosphere
Vegetables and fruits breathe; take oxygen (O2) and expel carbon
dioxide (CO2). Preserving fruits and vegetables in an airtight
enclosure, oxygen levels in the atmosphere are reduced by
increasing levels of CO2. The long-term preservation of vegetables
and fruits is to counteract the maturation and aging, preserving the
taste and quality. In fact, what is done is delay ripening. This is
achieved by adjusting the gas conditions in the cold room, thereby
reducing the respiration of fruits and vegetables. Controlled
Atmosphere (CA) storage is a technique that reduces the levels of
oxygen and increased levels of CO2. Under conditions of controlled
atmosphere, quality and freshness of fruits and vegetables without
using chemicals remain. A large number of products can be
maintained under conditions of AC at 2 and 4 months time.
What do you need for conservation in AC?
CO2 treatment plant The plant CO2 serves to regulate the
levels of CO2 in the cold room. The storage room air is
passed through the purifier, returning purified air CO2. Read
more about our CO2 purification
Purifying O2 O2 With a treatment plant (also called oxygen
generator or separator) fruit quickly recovers AC condition
after filling the storage enclosure, or when a door is opened.
Read more about our sewage O2 .
Ethylene Catalysts
For the types of fruits such as kiwi, are sensitive to ethylene in
CA conditions, a catalyst for ethylene is required. The catalyst
for ethylene Van Amerongen removes ethylene from cold
storage based on catalytic combustion; thus, the ethylene is
reduced to the desired levels. [Read more about our catalysts
ethylene] Controllers Controllers measure and record levels
of O2 and CO2, these gases sent to the treatment plant. And
with one controller can regulate the cooling (on and off,
control defrost control, the engine room), as well as
measuring the ethylene and ethylene control catalyst. Read
more about our drivers
Humidification
The fruit preserved in chambers AC / ULO loses moisture.

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The fruit preserved in chambers AC / ULO loses moisture.
This moisture loss decreases as the levels of RH (relative
humidity) over 90%. The cooling causes air to absorb water,
which reduces the shelf life and quality. Using a
humidification system is kept under control relative humidity.
Read more about our humidification systems
Cold rooms sealed
airtight A cold room is composed of insulating panels with
tight finish. To build an airtight chamber, a special fungicide
and plush close putty is used. A cold room with AC is closed
by a watertight door with a too-tight window, door mounted in
the hallway, or ceiling of the chamber. This allows to sample
the product and see the fruit. Finally, the cold room with AC
is fitted with a two accessories needed for conservation in AC:
- A flexible regulatory (also called 'lung'), which reflects the
differences in the cooling chamber pressure preventing the
penetration of oxygen into the chamber .
- the depression and overpressure valves allow the flexible
regulatory withstand large pressure differences, matching
these differences to avoid damage to the cooling chamber.
International standards for cold leaks AC / ULO
Have been established international standards for cold rooms with
AC / ULO, for which a value has been determined maximum leakage
(expressed in m2 per 100m2 of surface leakage). We can tell you
about these rules. Without them, it would be possible to create
storage conditions in AC. The manufacturer tests the tightness of
cold storage before use. If in doubt, Van Amerongen can help by
performing additional testing. Important points to keep in mind to
ensure the tightness of the door and the floor!

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