Van Amerongen, soluciones para almacenamiento AC y AC dinámicas / Solutions for CA and CA Dynamic

Van AmerongenCA storage systems

A worldwide partner with over 40 years experience

Van Amerongen specialises in CA/ULO technology for storing

fruit and vegetables. Worldwide, Van Amerongen is active in over

50 countries, on all continents, via an extensive network of agents

and distributors. Van Amerongen has offi ces in the Netherlands,

India, Turkey and Chile.

Storage Expertise

Van Amerongen has been around for over 40 years and has a broad,

in-depth knowledge of fruit and vegetable storage. We also have

close ties with a range of scientifi c institutions and universities

within the fi eld of storage.

Extensive Experience

Van Amerongen has been conditioning small and large cold stores

across the world for many years, which means we have vast

experience with setting up and constructing CA/ULO storage

facilities. Van Amerongen fi nished several post-harvest laboratories

with special tailor-made CA systems.

4 Storage System Solutions

Controlled Atmosphere

Controlled Atmosphere (CA) is a storage technique

involving a reduction in the level of oxygen and

an increase in the level of CO2. The quality and

freshness of fruit and vegetables can be maintained

under CA conditions without the need for any

chemicals. Many products can be stored for two to

four times longer than usual under CA conditions.

Ultra Low Oxygen

Ideally, pears should be stored at 1-3% O2, most

apple cultivars at 1.5% or lower.

Storage under such O2 conditions is referred to as

Ultra Low Oxygen (ULO) storage. ULO storage is used

in gas-tight cold stores and is for the long-term

storage of apples, pears, blue berries, kiwis and

other fruit species.

Dynamic CA Storage

Van Amerongen’s Dynamic CA system adjusts

CA conditions interactively during the storage

period (instead of fi xing them). The equipment used

for the ‘Dynamic CA Storage System’responds to the

physiological condition of the fruit in the cold store

and automatically adjusts the storage conditions

accordingly (storage based on product response).

Oxygen levels of less than 1% can be achieved,

because the O2 concentration will be adjusted

immediately if they are in danger of becoming low.

Storing Fruit on Pallets

Each type of fruit requires a specifi c O2 and CO2

level for optimal storage. This sets high demands

for your technology. You certainly don’t want the

conditions on the pallet to be disturbed when

you disconnect the other pallets. Pallifl ex off ers

maximum fl exibility for distribution. This minimizes

product losses and allows you to capitalize fl exibly

on the market and maximize your margins.

My Fruit control system

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My Fruit control system with AUS & CTR technology

The My Fruit storage system is the most modern and extensive operating system for conditioning cold stores, on the market! The touch panel shows a clear overview of your cold stores including their current temperature and gas values.

Meldingen en alarmen komen direct in beeld.

My Fruit integreert de koelsturing en de CA-sturing

volledig. Het systeem is intuïtief en heeft als doel

maximaal gebruikersvriendelijk te zijn. Onderdeel

hiervan is de verregaande remote service mogelijk-

heden en de uitgebreide diagnostiek en alarmering.

Tenslotte is de My Fruit sturing ontworpen om maxi-

maal duurzaam te zijn en het energieverbruik per kilo

bewaard fruit zoveel mogelijk te beperken. Dat My

Fruit gecombineerd met Van Amerongen machinerie

in veel gevallen 20 – 50% energie bespaart is niet

zomaar een kreet, maar kunnen we ook aantonen.

My Fruit off ers a maximum of four measuring sys-

tems. A measuring system can control up to 100

Pallifl ex covers (PLF: see separate brochure), 40 cold

stores with a central system (CTR), 16 cold stores

with an Auto-ULOsystem(AUS) or 12 cold stores with

an interactive CA system (ACR).

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Wich My Fruit module suits?

Auto-ULO-Control (AUS)The Auto-ULO-Control (AUS) is mostly used for max.

16 rooms per measuring system and fi tted with

amaximum of one CO2 scrubber and one N2

generator. Rather than using measuring tubes, the

AUS samples directly from the PVC pipe in the CO2

scrubber. The scrubber can also be used to aerate

thecold stores,which eliminates aeration fans.

Options

1. Temperature control: the measurement and

registration of temperature and control of the

cooling system

2. Water management: control of the humidifi cation

units and measurement and registration of

moisture loss in the fruit, as well as relative

humidiy

My Fruit has diff erent user levels, including a

management level and a level for the fi eld of

work. An example of My Fruit user-friendliness

is the use of Products and Modes. A product is

for example ‘Gala’or ‘Conference’. The system

has the following modes:

1. Inactive

2. Only measurements

3. Pre-cooling

4. Cooling

5. Pull-down

6. Pull-down based on fruit respiration

7. CA I

8 CA II

9. Deconditioning

Standard Product data will be supplied by

Van Amerongen. These can be modifi ed by the

customer. Choosing a pre-set Product and using

the 9 modes will facilitate better storage

management and prevent wrong settings

Central system (CTR)A Central Control System (CTR) is expandable. It uses

measuring tubes to take gas samples. An APP|ell

system can control more than one scrubber and N2

generator.

Options



cooling system.

2. Water management: control of the humidifi cation

units and measurement and registration

of moisture loss in the fruit, as well as relative

humidity.

3. Ethylene management: the measurement and

registration of ethylene values as well as the

injection or scrubbing of ethylene.

4. Injection of CO2 (necessary when CO2 values

above 5% are desired).

1. Inactive


3. Pre-cooling

4. Cooling

5. Pull-down


7. CA I

8. CA II

9. ACR

10. Deconditioning

Standard Product data will be supplied by


customer. Choosing a pre-set Product and using


management and prevent wrong settings

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Measuring system 1

Up to 12 roomsACR

Up to 40 roomsCentral (CTR)

Temperature measurement and registration

Cooling control

Standard Measurement and control of O2 and CO2

CO2 injection

Control humidification

RH measurement

Moisture loss measurement

Ethylene measurement

Room leakage tester

CA Flex

ACR

ACR

Measuring system 2

Measuring system 1

Up to 16 roomsAuto-ULO

(AUS)


Cooling control



RH measurement


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My Fruit Dynamic

My Fruit Dynamic with ACR technology- A revolutionary storage monitoring and control system.

- State-of-the-art automation of Controlled Atmosphere,

developed and patented.

- Can be combined with anti-ripening chemicals.

My Fruit Dynamic, based on Advanced Control of Respiration technology (ACR), is the next

generation of low-oxygen CA storage. It controls and adjusts automatically the O2 levels in the

room. It is a system able to measure the respiration of all fruits stored – not just a selection of

fruits. Its capability to automatically control the atmosphere within the room, coupled with a

local expert on fruit physiology, sets it apart from all other existing low-oxygen control systems.

“Always in touch with your

cold stores”

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Mode of Function

By utilizing O2 and CO2 sensors, ACR measures

the changes in the Respiration Quotient (RQ, CO2

production/O2 uptake) of the entire room fruit load.

The innovative aspect of this technology consists

in the fact that My Fruit Dynamic represents a

complete picture of the room. It searches conti-

nuously for the lowest safe point of oxygen based

on the response from ALL the fruits stored. When

RQ values go up, the oxygen levels will be slightly

increased automatically to avoid fermentation of

the fruits.

Advantages- My Fruit Dynamic is capable of automatically

measuring the respiration rate of an entire room

fruit load and automatically adjusting O2 values at

levels safe for long-term storage.

- Its practical installation is a smart combination

of proven existing CA equipment. It is precise and

reliable.

- As it provides real-time comprehensive infor-

mation of the room’s atmosphere and relative

fruit condition, it reduces mistakes in the

evaluation of the fruits and allows for better

decision making.

- My Fruit Dynamic off ers automatic security

checks.

- It comes with the user-friendly operating

interface.

- We support the customer to fi nd the right local

research lab for quality and safety checks.

Combination with Ethylene blockerMy Fruit Dynamic combines in many cases very well

with ethylene blocking chemicals. E.g. in situations

where:

- both scald and internal browning should be

avoided, like in certain pear varieties;

- shelf life benefi ts should be added;

- in cases of long transport times;

- when more fl exibility in harvest management

and room fi lling is needed.


The Netherlands

T +31 (0)344 – 670 570

F +31 (0)344 – 670 571

E [email protected]

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Innovation requires a vision of simplicity

APP|ell Control System

The APP|ell control system is designed for now and for the future. It focuses on user-friendliness and the

facilitation of remote service. APP|ell off ers optimum cooling system and CA control system integration.

The system is continuously updated with new applications, features and user-friendliness improvements.

APP|ell off ers a maximum of four measuring systems. A measuring system can control up to 100 Pallifl ex covers

(PLF: see separate brochure), 40 cold stores with a central system (CTR), 16 cold stores with an Auto-ULO-

system (AUS) or 12 cold stores with an interactive CA system (ACR). In the event of, for instance, 3 measuring

systems APP|ell can control 300 Pallifl ex units or 80 cold stores and 100 Pallifl ex units.

The Auto-ULO-Control (AUS) is mostly used for smal-

ler projects (< 800 ton) and fi tted with a maximum of

one CO2 scrubber and one N2 generator. Rather than

using measuring tubes, the AUS samples directly

from the PVC pipe in the CO2 scrubber. For smaller

projects, the scrubber can also be used to aerate the

cold stores, which eliminates aeration fans.

A Central Control System (CTR) is expandable. It uses

measuring tubes to take gas samples. An APP|ell

system can control up to 10 CO2 scrubbers and 10 N2

generators.

Multiple options are available per measuring system:



cooling system

2. Water management: control of the humidi-

fi cation units and measurement and registration

of moisture loss in the fruit, as well as relative

humidity

3. Ethylene management: the measurement and

registration of ethylene values as well as the

injection of ethylene.


above 5% are desired)

5. 2 to 4 do not apply to Pallifl ex

APP|ell has diff erent user levels, including a

management level and a level for the fi eld of

work. An example of APP|ell’s user-friendliness

is the use of Products and Modes. A product is

for example ‘Gala’or ‘Conference’. The system

has the following modes:

1. Inactive


3. Pre-cooling

4. Cooling

5. Pull-down


7. CA I

8. CA II

9. ACR

10. Deconditioning

Standard products will be supplied by


customer. Choosing a pre-set product and using


management and prevent wrong settings.

Once set to the right measurements, a cold

store can be interactively conditioned with ACR.

Measuring system 1

Up to 12 roomsACR


(AUS)


Cooling control


CO2 injection


RH measurement



0

RQ

2.0

1.5

10

O2 down

O2 (%)

O2 up RQ = [CO2]

[O2]

O2 unchanged

20

Up to 40 roomsCentral(CTR)

Up to 100 Palliflex units

(PLF)

ACR

Measuring system 2

Measuring system 3

Measuring system 4

injection of ethylene.


above 5% are desired)

5. 2 to 4 do not apply to Pallifl ex

Once set to the right measurements, a cold

store can be interactively conditioned with ACR.

Measuring system 1

Up to 12 roomsACR


(AUS)


Cooling control


CO2 injection


RH measurement



0

RQ

2.0

1.5

10

O2 down

O2 (%)

O2 up RQ = [CO2]

[O2]

O2 unchanged

20

Up to 40 roomsCentral(CTR)

Up to 100 Palliflex units

(PLF)

ACR

Measuring system 2

Measuring system 3

Measuring system 4


The Netherlands

T +31 (0)344 – 670 570

F +31 (0)344 – 670 571

E [email protected]

www.app-ell.com


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