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A Simple Atmosphere Generating System for Experimental Storage of Fruits and Vegetables
Author(s) -
KANE O.,
BOULET M.,
CASTAIGNE F.,
MARCELLIN P.
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
journal of food science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1750-3841
pISSN - 0022-1147
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2621.1982.tb12964.x
Subject(s) - mixing (physics) , controlled atmosphere , atmosphere (unit) , relative humidity , environmental science , chemistry , modified atmosphere , air stream , meteorology , food science , environmental engineering , physics , shelf life , organic chemistry , quantum mechanics
A simple system was developed for generating atmospheres of controlled relative humidities applicable to the experimental storage of fruits or vegetables. It is based on the mixing of two air streams in adequate proportions, one consisting of dry air and the other being air saturated with water vapors. Stable air flows and relative humidities were obtained in a storage experiment of 21 days duration.