A comparison of different technologies to improve temperature control in refrigerated containers: A table grape export case.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Table grapes are exported in refrigerated (reefer) containers owing to their temperature sensitivity. Previous studies have found that insufficient airflow around pallets of fruit cause hotspots in reefer containers, which could negatively affect fruit quality. This study compared the efficacy of two technologies fitted inside reefer containers to improve airflow for table grape shipments.

Method

Ambient and pulp temperature sensors were inserted in two shipments of three containers each; each shipment had one container fitted with airflow Technology 1, one fitted with airflow Technology 2, and a control container. Sensors were placed in cartons in the top, middle and bottom layers of six pallets per container to obtain the ambient and pulp temperature profiles of ta

SUBMITTER: Nel M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10884429 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature