Fruit Ripening Room Technology – Gas and Temperature Humidity Monitoring System
Why Use Fruit Ripening Room Technology
Many fruits and vegetables are ripened in special rooms after being picked to ensure the desired ripeness for sale.In order to achieve accurate ripeness according to the ripeness of different fruits and vegetables,itis necessary to accurately monitor and control the climatic conditions and temperature humidity of the ripening room.In some fruit shops there are professional ripening rooms,through a variety of sensor device(Such as temperature humidity sensors, carbon dioxide sensors)the air and temperature humidity indoor are monitored to achieve the most suitable ripening conditions for the fruit.
Green bananas are good for long-term storage, extended shelf life and easy to transport.Controlling the ripening process is crucial to ensure that fruit does not reach the desired ripeness before it reaches the supermarket shelf.This is done in a ripening room and the fruit is stored in transport boxes under controlled conditions.Fruit ripening can be slowed or accelerated by regulating temperature and humidity, as well as by providing a targeted supply of ethylene gas and CO2 concentrations.
For example,bananas are usually ready to eat in a ripening chamber for four to eight days.For this, they require a temperature between 14 ° C and 23 ° C (57.2°F and 73.4°F) and a high humidity of > 90% RH.To ensure that all fruits ripen evenly and there is no harmful accumulation of CO 2 in the ripening room, an even circulation of air and a supply of fresh air must also be ensured.
To control the relevant climatic parameters and gas composition of the storage environment,Modern ripening room equipped with some technical equipment: such as cooling systems and humidifiers for temperature and humidity control; fans and ventilators provide adequate ventilation and fresh air supply;Control (feed and discharge) ethylene CO 2 and nitrogen system.In addition, HENGKO temperature humidity sensors are needed to measure humidity and temperature, and gas sensors measure CO 2 and oxygen content as well as ethylene concentration.They form the basis for optimal control of the ripening process.So, the reliability and measurement accuracy of the sensor directly affect the ripening process and the quality of stored fruits.
High humidity is a particular challenge for sensors used in ripening room .In many cases, prolonged high humidity conditions can cause sensor drift and inaccurate measurements.In addition, corrosion may occur in sensing elements and unprotected welded joints.This not only negatively affects the measurement accuracy, but also the service life of the sensor.The ripening room is also cleaned between the ripening cycles,sensors can also be contaminated with cleaning agents.
Therefore, the temperature humidity sensor for the ripening room require to have the following characteristics:
Long-term stability and high measurement accuracy, even at high humidity levels;
Resist condensation, dirt and chemical contamination；
Easy maintenance (such as, replaceable sensor probe and probe housing)；
Housing with high protection rating (IP65 or higher).
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