Passive refrigeration (PRSTM) for storage and transportation of horticultural products
Ghiraldi A.
5th International Postharvest Symposium . Volume of Abstract . Verona, Italy 6-11 June 2004, p.133
2004
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Passive refrigeration (PRSTM) for storage and transportation of horticultural products
Passive Refrigeration
TM containers for transport of perishable products have thermal accumulators which enables to keep the produce cool for a period of up to 30 days. The thermal accumulators contain cold brine, and are frozen prior to their use in the container. During transportation there is no requirement for electric power for cooling. High RH (typically > 90%) and air circulation avoid desiccation of the produce. The transport system is a reefer unit that can be shipped from the farm to the point of consumer sales, without cold chain interruption. We expect further improvement by integration of modified atmosphere technology. PRS
TM units have no moving parts, therefore they have a high reliability and can be used in fully unattended operation. The unit can be shipped as dry cargo, thus at the relatively low cost of day cargo. This results in door-to-door shipping at a cost that is about one third of that using conventional methods.