CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE TECHNOLOGY FOR REEFER CONTAINER TRANSPORT & STORAGE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHINESE EXPORTERS OF FRESH PRODUCE
The Peoples Republic of China (PRC) produces large volumes of fresh fruit and vegetables each year, much of which could be successfully sold and shipped to foreign markets via ocean transportation if the right technology is used. This review describes the various commercially available controlled atmosphere (CA) systems utilised in conjunction with refrigerated containers (reefers) to maintain the quality of fresh products during transport by sea and land. In order to maximize profits, fruits and vegetables must be harvested at the optimum maturity, chilled without delay to remove field heat and stored in refrigerated containers with active CA systems for transport. Scientific research and practical knowledge gained over the last 25 years shows that atmospheres rich in nitrogen with low oxygen and elevated carbon dioxide levels, in conjunction with proper temperature control, can be used to maintain the quality of fruits and vegetables, making ocean transport to distant markets possible. Containers with CA are also used for temporary storage in order to preserve product qualities; firmness, texture, taste and colour.While all CA systems used today will be reviewed, particular attention will be given to a nitrogen flushing system in which fresh streams of nitrogen are injected into reefers while in transit. This proven design is capable of actively controlling oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide levels from the field to the overseas distributor. Both the commercial and technical aspects of applying controlled atmosphere technology to PRCs produce business will be explored
S.DOHRING S.BANAITIS
Trealship Services Inc., 360 Rue St-Jacques, Suite 1000,Montréal, H2Y 1R2, Canada Prolong Systems Inc., 23939 SW Gage Rd.Wilsonville. Oregon, 97070, USA
国际会议
The 22nd International Congress of Refrigeration(第22届国际制冷大会)
北京
英文
2007-08-21（万方平台首次上网日期，不代表论文的发表时间）