This type of cold storage is mainly used for storage of fresh fruits and vegetables. In this type of storage, constant pre-determine temperature & relative humidity with certain gases like carbon dioxide & ethylene constantly maintained to the nearest desired levels.
In modified cold storages RH levels can maintained from 60 to 95% and above.
In a modified cold storage gallery can be provide in between to excess the different chambers.
By putting up the glycol system or liquid overfeed system in the Modifies cold store different products can be stored with various storing temperatures in different chambers without any hassle.
Products like onion and garlic which requires less humidities can easily be made stored in the modified atmospheric cold storages.
Special equipment for Modifies Atmospheric cold stores :
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Co2 management system
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Ethylene removers
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Humidifiers
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Dehumidifiers
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Liquid overfeed system
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Glycol system
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Air cooling units with re-heating coils
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