PT91894A - CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERE CONTAINER - Google Patents

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Description of the invention of the Brazilian, industrial and commercial OIOTJR, a Brazilian, industrial and commercial company, with headquarters in Rua narec IDeodoro, 195/214, 25,600 Petropolis - RJ, Brazil, (inventor: Alintor Siorenz & Jr., resident in Brazil) to the ATMOSBERâ € ™ OOICTROlADâ "¢. The present invention relates to the location of a chamber, sterilization of the interior atmosphere, and alteration of the ambient electrostatic equilibrium within the container.

This type of container is basically an airtight steel box of standard size, designed for the transport and storage of cargo. The most commonly used containers today are 6.05 meters (20 feet) in length and 30.20 cubic feet (106 cubic feet) of internal volume; 9.13 meters (30 feet) in length and 45.50 cubic meters (1606 cubic feet) of internal volume; and 12.19 meters (40 feet) in length and 62.90 cubic meters (2208 cubic feet) of internal volume. These are commonly used dimensions, as are variations to satisfy user needs.

Therefore, since then the container is basically a metal box that can be exposed to the elements on land and deck of ships, is subjected to the destructive action of 1 -

outer atmosphere that causes condensation of water and accelerates the biological processes in the same way as the oxidation of the products inside this one. In the case of agricultural products, this results in a considerable increase in the proliferation of microorganisms (fungi, bacteria) within them. This also occurs in the case of leather, cotton and similar artifacts. Manufactured articles such as optical equipment, strips containing a substrate of biodegradable chemicals, and all materials related to elecronical computation? • Because of these changes, the containers are not. would appear to be used as stationary warehouses or for the long-term storage of micro-organism susceptible materials.

According to the invention, there is provided a controlled atmosphere vessel in which the inner atom of the latter has been processed to cause oxidation of any suspended particles and neutralization of the atomsphere. The present invention proposes the complete sterilization of the internal atom by its localized oxidation and also the alteration of the electrostatic equilibrium of the inter-volume of the containers. To sterilization, the node is obtained by localized oxidation in a chamber where the inner ambient air of the container is compressed, and the change in electrostatic equilibrium can be achieved by thermo-ionic emission of electrons, accelerated by a suitably polymerized anode. The internal atomic flow of the eontentor may be circulated or otherwise moved by a conveniently positioned drive means. The use of the container according to the invention for storage of agricultural products is obviously advantageous when compared to the storage procedures used or developed heretofore briefly the analysis is carried out. 2

The use of controlled osmosphere is becoming known as the best technological alternative for storage technologies. The concentration in oxygen, humicles the temperature are controlled and gases as ο ΟΟγ ,, ΓΙ ^, etc. are commonly used for the purpose of reducing the infestation of microorganisms and insects, thus employing less insecticidal germicides. These techniques are effective in some compositions such as those where there are anaerobic microorganisms that are only lacking in oxygen, and germs and insects adapted to the chemicals employed. The container according to the invention is a significant improvement in controlled-storage storage procedures since it introduces the novelty of the complex. OK. sterilization of the medium by oxidation located in a processing chamber. The high energy density ceramic tile system was employed in the prototypes which cause oxidation of the oxidizable agents in the chamber. eon-comitantly with change in electrostatic equilibrium. Egeneration employed in this manner eliminates aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms without the need for chemicals. Altering the electrostatic equilibrium of the medium, according to J.J. Thomson and G-P. Thonson, in the article "The Conduction of Electricity Through Gas" , pages 310, 394, DOVER PUB. ΙίϊΟ. K, 1. USA, 1963, causes a change in the surface tension of the liquid medium in this vicinity, creating condensation nuclei caused by the formation of suspended dipole, causing a substantial change in the vapor pressure. These effects keep stored products in low humidity. The elimination of microorganisms from the vicinity, associated with the described effects, causes substantial modifications in the eco-system which allows for the survival of several insects, since the presence of some fungi and of particular importance as food for gloves. This ailment causes a drastic reduction in insect reduction. I

In view of rodent residues, the controlled osmosphere container of the invention may be hermetically sealed and then rendered inaccessible to such animals.

Likewise, it is a modular alternative to yarn storage procedures cost, as it can be considered as an integrated storage and transport system. Farmers can adapt their storage capacity to immediate needs, and transport production as needed, thus reducing the losses inherent in such operations. The utility of the invention is of incalculable extension since it enables economical storage of small quantities of agricultural produce while reducing the cost of storing large quantities, since the system has modular features and can be sized as desired. . of this

From an economic point of view, the mobility and storage method revolutionizes the process of calculating installation costs of a storage system. The low cost of installing the invention and the negligible energy consumption was tested and it was found that 300 watts are sufficient for a 40 ft container when using the high energy density system was ceramic capillaries, however any oxidizer may be employed and the determinant factor and the cost or application of the method. k the following are the test results for some products in this type of controlled environment for one year:

Stored green coffee: No microorganisms or insects appeared, and no chemicals were used. There was a reduction in the moisture of the product during the test ner. E & 3S1

- Peeled rice Similar results were found. - Freshly caught soybeans Similar results have occurred. No mold or fungus formation during the test period or any odor. The present invention functions by drawing the air into the container through tubes containing microperforations welded to the main conduit on the floor of the container, this main conduit and connected to the low pressure inlet of the propellant element. The high pressure output of the propellant element and ligrdc. to the ionization and oxidation chamber. The sterilization and neutralization of positive ions is carried out in this chamber, which is calibrated with suitably polished capillaries and an accelerator. The xerophilic element is internally controlled by an electronic circuit which equates to the time during which the air remains in the chamber with its flow in the ducts. The outlet of the sterilization and ionization chamber is connected to the main compartment at the top in which the microperforated tubes for the ejection of the processed air are welded. A embodiment of the container according to the invention will now be described, by way of example and with reference to the drawings in which

Figure. 1 is a perspective view of the container;

Figure 2 is a perspective view of an air suction system installed on the floor of the container shown in Figure 1.

Figure. 3 is a perspective view of an air ejection system installed at the top of the container;

Figure 4 is an elevation of a sterilization system for the container " and

Figure 5 shows the complete system installed in the container.

A controlled atomic container has,

The upper side walls 1 and sidewalls 2 are made of pressed steel of the strength. Figure 2 shows an air suction system installed in the floor 3 of the container. The suction system is protected by a. grid. The main conduit 4 is also in the puvient 3 ·

The suction conduits 5 are connected to the main conduit 1 at the end 6 of the main conduit and this is connected to the processing chamber, with microperforations in the suction manifolds 5 '

An air separation system is installed in the top 2 of the container with the main conduit 7 connected to the ejection manifold ducts 8. The end 9 of the main conduit 7 is connected to the processing chamber with perforations in the manifold ducts Figure 4 shows the system for the neutralization of positive ions and oxidation of the particles of the inner atmosphere of the container. This system is bolted to one of the container walls and connected to the collection systems and ejects < of air, connections 10, 11 for conduit, main and connection pipes 6, respectively. A motor 12 which accepts a propeller or fan 13 to a. and an electronic control circuit 14 correlates the process variables and determines the air output. A ceramic block 15 contains air sterilizing capillaries, and an anode 16 accelerates the thermo-ionic emission due to the high temperature of the capillaries if a thermal oxidizer is used. A high voltage polarizer 18 and a high pressure chamber 19 are also shown. Figure 5 shows the sterilization system installed in the container 1 with the suction conduits 5 on the floor 3 connected to the main conduit 4 which in turn is connected thereto to the inside of the discharge chamber pressure 19. ** £) «

Claims (1)

chamber 19 communicates with the ceramic block 15 and subsequently with the main container 17 via the conduit 11, and then with the ejection ports 8. The container according to the invention and The invention is particularly useful in the manufacture and transport of short-term products or of products subject to the action of microorganisms, as well as the present invention. alternative to. the storage of agricultural production or a modular silo. can not be stored economically, to be stored at high cost, thus providing for. the needs of a large number of grain producers. EXAMPLE 330.0 by controlled atmospheric oxidation of Oontentor, it is necessary to process its internal atmosphere to cause any particles in suspension and neutralization at -3 ° C. 2 to the container according to the invention. Claim 1, characterized in that a oxidizing element is activated thermally within an oxidation system to effect said oxidation. The solvent of claim 2, wherein the oxidation system is comprised of a capillary chamber in a refractory ceramic block. - 7 - A container according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that its inner atmosphere is transferable to the oxidation system through tubes with small holes. The container according to claim 4, characterized in that the tubes with small holes being located at the top of the container in a main conduit along the intersection of a vertical plane with the top of the container, the dimensions of the channel being defined according to the volume of the inner atmospheric air to be processed in the container time united. A container according to any of the preceding claims. The reaction mixture according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that its internal atmospheric air is aspirated by means of propulsion with an outlet therefrom. It is connected to the capillary oxidation system in which positive hydrogen peroxide is effected by thermo-emission of electrons. The container according to claim 6, wherein the propulsion means is comprised of an axial one having a low pressure inlet. main. - A container according to claim 1, characterized in that the electronic control means according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the control means (6) is controlled by means of the oscillation system in order to optimize the pressure .dog. A container as claimed in claim 2 or any of claims 6 to 5 when dependent on claim 2, characterized in that the oxidation system, the propulsion means and the electronic control circuit are βαυχ-η-dos panels photovoltaic cells located in the container or it is adjacent. 'Containers according to any d. The reactions 2 to 9 are characterized by the oxidation system located inside the container and installed in a fluid chamber to prevent aging of the container and the oxidation process. The applicant claims the Brazilian priori filed on October 4, 1988, Sq., 6805095. Pe, 15, Lisbon, October 5, 1989 © Δ6Β0 © © JSlíJMIi BA E8BMSBABB SSBBSEMASi - 9 -