Berry storage in CA cells

Berry storage in CA cells 10ton - 100ton

Berries can also be stored in CA cells. The advantage of storing berries in CA cells is that the humidity /RH can be controlled and the water loss of the fruit can be measured. Good results have been achieved for long-term CA storage of berries. The volume of CA cells can vary from about 10 tons per CA cell to 100 tons of berries per CA cell.

     

Main components of the Pallistore Group System

Main components of the Pallistore Group System

  • Gas-tight cold stores with the desired content
  • Control box with Auto Store CA control system  on PLC + Touchscreen
  • Router/internet for the Storex APP and ADM
  • O2/CO2 meter connected to the CA cold stores
  • VSA N2 generator for the supply of nitrogen + connection per cell
  • CO2 bottle (supplied by the customer) + pressure regulator for the supply of CO2 + connection per cell
  • Fresh air supply (from air compressor) with connection per cell
  • Optional a CO2 scrubber if stored at low CO2%
  • Required accessories for CA cells; lungs, Over/under pressure valve, measuring tap, test tubes, PVC piping + valves









 

How does the CA storage of berries work in CA cells:

How does the CA storage of berries work in CA cells:

  • Pallets of berries are first quickly cooled
  • Pallets of berries are stacked and stored in regular CA areas
  • The CA cells are connected to a central Auto Store O2/CO2 measurement and control system
  • Each CA cell is connected to:
    • a hose + valve for measuring O2/CO2 conditions
    • a fan for aeration
    • a hose + valve for CO2 supply (from bottles)
    • a hose + valve for the supply of nitrogen (by N2 generator)
    • CO2 scrubber optional
    • An air buffer and under/overpressure valve per CA cell
    • A water meter for measuring water loss
    • Temperature control optional
  • During the period of CA storage, the CA conditions in each CA room are individually monitored through the APP and ADM.
  • During the CA storage season, some of the pallets are removed from the CA cell from time to time for sale. To limit the number of times the CA cell is opened, part of the pallets with berries can still be stored in a (small) CA Pallistore individual system.



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Advantages

Advantages

  • Individually controlled CA climate in each CA room
  • Good control of moisture and water loss through the fruits
  • Flexible and easy to operate
  • No CA pallet covers required
  • Perfect CA storage results for individual CA pallets of berries

Contact Storex to discover which system is most suitable for your specific situation. Our team is ready to advise and help you find the right solution for storing your berries.

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