MEMBRANE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR USE IN SHIPPING CONTAINER
This invention relates to a method of, and apparatus for, controlling gas composition within a refrigerated container, such as to extend the life of perishable goods during transport within the refrigerated container. The invention involves contacting a blended airstream with a membrane system. The blended air stream is formed from a first air stream withdrawn from the refrigerated container and a second air stream obtained from an ambient environment external to the refrigerated container. The invention also relates to a refrigerated container, a membrane system, a gas membrane separation module and method for installing the apparatus, membrane system or gas membrane separation module into or onto a refrigerated container.
» Number: US2021188518A1 (A1)
» Publication Date: 24/06/2021
» Applicant: AVCATECH LABORATORIES PTY LTDâ??[AU]
» Inventor: SAVUR SANJAYâ??[AU]; JONES LEE JAMESâ??[AU]
This project has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement Nº 768737