Development of Jute Pad Zero Energy Evaporator for Improve Storability in Fresh Fruits Preservation

International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science

© 2022 by SSRG - IJAES Journal

Volume 9 Issue 3

Year of Publication : 2022

Authors : Ejiko Samuel Omojola, Filani Oreoluwa Abidemi, Olakolegan Oluwasayo Dorcas

10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V9I3P111

How to Cite?

Ejiko Samuel Omojola, Filani Oreoluwa Abidemi, Olakolegan Oluwasayo Dorcas, "Development of Jute Pad Zero Energy Evaporator for Improve Storability in Fresh Fruits Preservation," SSRG International Journal of Agriculture & Environmental Science, vol. 9,  no. 3, pp. 77-88, 2022. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23942568/IJAES-V9I3P111

Abstract:

The preservation of fresh fruits requires the development of an evaporative cooling system for increasing the shelf life of oranges and other fruits was evaluated with the use of two different shapes of zero energy evaporators which consist of a rectangular and triangular frame with the incorporation of jute pad that is 0.06 m thickness. A water reservoir of the capacity of 21 litres is linked through a discharge pipe that supplies water to keep the cooling pad (jute) continuously wet. Studies were conducted to determine harvested orange freshness with temperature and weight compared by employing a thermometer and standard measuring scale. The data were observed daily. The result obtained from both cooling systems (rectangular and triangular shape cooling systems) revealed that the rectangular-shaped evaporative cooling system had overall advantages over the triangular shape of cooling system. The shelf life of the oranges that were examined lasted 12 to 14 days during the time the experimental work of this project was carried out. The temperature inside the evaporative cooling system (ECS) was determined, and the result was proven that the optimum temperature that can be derived inside the ECS is 31°C which corresponds with the maximum preservation temperature of fruits as prescribed by the food association organization (FAO) is 32°C. Thus, the cooling system with zero energy has a useful advantage in Nigeria's developing economy

Keywords:

Evaporative, Fruits, Jute Pad, Shelf life, and Storability.

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