Cold Storage
Sections
Controlled Atmosphere Storage for Apples and Pears
Optimal CA storage conditions for apples and pears including temperature control, O2/CO2 management, ethylene removal, and humidity maintenance for extended shelf life.
Cold Storage for Poultry Processing Facilities
Technical guidance on refrigeration system design, load calculations, and temperature control for poultry cold storage including chill coolers and freezer rooms.
Shelf Life Factors in Poultry Cold Storage
Engineering analysis of temperature, humidity, air velocity, and microbial factors affecting poultry shelf life in cold storage through thermodynamic principles.
Photographic Collection Climate Control
Physics-based climate requirements for photographs including cold storage for color film, RH control for gelatin emulsions, Arrhenius degradation modeling, and nitrate hazards.
Applications
Comprehensive overview of refrigeration system applications across commercial, industrial, and transport sectors including system selection, load characteristics, and performance requirements
Food Storage Requirements & Temperature Tables for Cold Storage Design
Comprehensive reference tables for refrigerated and frozen food storage including optimal temperatures, humidity ranges, storage life, respiration rates, and freezing points for fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, and seafood.