Cold Storage Engineering

Controlled-atmosphere fresh-keeping cold rooms operating at 0–4°C with adjustable 2–5% O₂ and 1–5% CO₂, equipped with a CA system and airtight room body for long-term storage of apples, kiwifruit and other produce.

Key Features

  • 0–4°C low temperature with adjustable controlled atmosphere of 2–5% O₂ and 1–5% CO₂
  • Complete CA system with PSA/membrane nitrogen generation, CO₂ scrubbing and ethylene removal
  • Airtight room body and insulated doors, with pressure decay test upon completion
  • CA-specific low-temperature-difference units stabilize room temperature and gas concentrations
  • PLC online monitoring of O₂/CO₂/temperature/humidity, with remote access and historical curves

Applications

  • Long-term storage of apples and pears for off-peak sales
  • Fresh keeping of kiwifruit, grapes and other specialty fruits
  • Storage for high-end fruit and vegetable exports
  • Fruit and vegetable farms and cooperatives
  • Turnover rooms for fruit traders

Controlled-atmosphere rooms reduce oxygen, regulate CO₂ and remove ethylene on top of chilled storage, significantly suppressing ripening and aging and extending the storage life of apples, kiwifruit and pears several-fold; a core facility for long-term storage and off-peak sales of premium produce.

Gas specifications: room temperature 0–4°C; oxygen 2–5%, CO₂ 1–5% (set by produce-specific process curves), with controlled ethylene levels.

CA system: PSA or membrane nitrogen generator, CO₂ scrubber, ethylene remover, gas analyzers and pressure-balancing bags, configured by room volume and produce; CA units and piping receive corrosion and insulation treatment.

Airtight room body: double-sided color steel polyurethane sandwich panels (100mm/150mm) with airtight seams and wall penetrations, airtight insulated doors with compression devices; a pressure decay test is performed upon completion.

Refrigeration system: CA-specific fresh-keeping units with low temperature difference and high capacity, preventing room-temperature fluctuations from destabilizing gas concentrations; air cooler layout ensures even gas circulation.

Control and monitoring: PLC linked to the CA control cabinet for online monitoring and regulation of O₂/CO₂/temperature/humidity, with remote access and historical curves; alarms and gas makeup or scrubbing programs trigger automatically on anomalies.

Delivery: 10–15 days design, 35–60 days production, 15–30 days installation, including airtight tests and gas concentration commissioning.

Technical Specifications

Room Body

ItemStandard Configuration
Panel MaterialDouble-sided color steel polyurethane sandwich panels (airtight seam treatment)
Panel Thickness100mm / 150mm
Airtightness RequirementsAirtight wall penetrations and seams, pressure-decay test after completion
Fire RatingClass B1
DoorAirtight insulated door + mechanical compression device
FloorMoisture-proof insulated floor

Refrigeration Unit

CA-specific fresh-keeping units (small temperature difference, high capacity), reciprocating or scroll parallel

Control System

PLC + CA control cabinet; online monitoring and regulation of O₂/CO₂/temperature/humidity, remote viewing and history curves, automatic alarms

Gas Specifications

O₂ 2–5%, CO₂ 1–5% (set by product process curve), ethylene level controlled

Applicable Temperature Range

0℃~4℃

Acceptance Criteria

GB 50072 cold room design standard; airtightness pressure-decay test and gas concentration commissioning

Air Cooler Configuration

Fresh-keeping ceiling air coolers ensuring uniform gas circulation

Controlled Atmosphere (CA) System

EquipmentConfiguration Description
Nitrogen generatorPSA nitrogen generation / membrane nitrogen generation
CO₂ scrubberSelected by room volume and product respiration intensity

Typical Project Scale

Size TierSingle-room Volume (m³)Room body area (m²)Reference Room Height (m)
Small100403.0
Medium5001603.5
Large20006004.0

Typical Application Industries

Long-term apple and pear storage, kiwifruit and grape preservation, premium produce export, fruit trade

CA Auxiliary Equipment

Ethylene removal unit, gas analyzer, pressure balance bag, CA control cabinet

Construction Period & Delivery

Design 10–15 days, production 35–60 days, installation 15–30 days; includes airtightness test and gas concentration commissioning

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