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Investigating cooling performance and energy utilization of refrigerated shipping container packed with fresh Fruit using computational fluid dynamics modelling
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation addresses a number of topics that arise from the use of a refrigerated shipping containers (reefers) during transportation of fresh produce. The work contributes to (i) development of ... -
Numerical and experimental performance evaluation of ventilated packages
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Packaging serves a crucial role in reducing postharvest losses, particularly in the handling of fresh horticultural produce, and would be difficult to do without. Packaging protects the produce against ... -
Optimisation of multi-scale ventilated package design for next-generation cold chain strategies of horticulture produce
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Corrugated fibreboard boxes (cartons) are used extensively in the cold chain to transport fresh produce from growers to consumers. These ventilated packaging systems have multi-scale structures and should ...