DCS - Dynamic Control System
INNOVATION IN THE DYNAMIC CONTROL SYSTEM for long-term storage of apples without the use of additional chemical treatment (DCS ™ - Dynamic Control System)
This technology has long been present on the European market, but until recently time it was not sufficiently automated due to the lack of the necessary accuracy of measuring instruments (gas analyzers). Thanks to close cooperation with the University of Wageningen, Holland company STOREX managed to bring this system to a higher level of automation and at the moment the system can operate in automatic mode with minimal operator involvement. All thanks to a patented ethanol analyzer with ppb accuracy (accuracy up to 10).
When storing using the DCS ™ system, the minimum possible oxygen level is determined during storage, instead of the "safe" 1% oxygen set. When the fermentation process starts in the apple, automatically, the oxygen level rises by 0.1%. With this method, the apple is stored at its best.
Through special systems of alcohol formation, alcohol was determined manually, by cutting the apple and determining the presence of alcohol with chemicals. After intensive cooperation with FBR Wageningen and EMS, the ethanol measurement, during storage, is fully automated with the help of an electronic ethanol analyzer and a measuring container in a storage chamber filled with apples. As a result, the daily release of ethanol can be measured. This process has become fully automated and as accurate as possible.
At the moment, automation of processes in all industries occupies one of the most important roles in their development and quality of products. In this, agriculture is no different from other industries. For the described storage system, we have tried to minimize the human participation in the storage process and leave it only an observer function.
DCS (Dynamic Control System) is not an independent system, but is offered as an additional option to standard storage systems in ULO (ultra low oxygen content) or, more simply, in the CA.
Natural qualities
STOREX is constantly looking for the best methods of storing fruits. When automating the DCS ™ system, an important step was to realize the best natural qualities of fruits after long-term storage.
STOREX. Best storage methods for fruits:
• Natural storage maturing
• Best taste and presentability
• Better density and shelf life in the process of implementation
• Less product burns
• DCS ™ Exclusive Quality Mark
ADVANTAGES OF DCS ™ AUTOMATIC
The Wageningen UR Research Institute, Food Biological Research (FBR), EMS and STOREX have worked closely together over the past years to develop the automation of the DCS ™ system. Many practical tests and research have been carried out.
Thanks to the work carried out, a perfectly functioning system has been developed, where a progressive method for measuring ethanol is used. The ethanol is measured in a measuring container located in a storage chamber with samples of fruit. The result of constant monitoring of the state of the sample, the system is under its own automatic control.
ADVANTAGES OF DCS:
• Quick and easy adjustment of the optimum percentage of oxygen
• Very reliable, thanks to a daily, two-fold measurement of ethanol
• Continuous monitoring of the fetus under its own control
• Basis for better quality after long-term storage
STOREX - FULL STORAGE TECHNOLOGY IN CA / ULO!
• Better product quality
• Saving money
• Save time
• Design, production, service
• Proven quality
• Projects around the world
At the moment in Europe, more than 300 storage chambers of apples work with this system. At the same time, the market also reacts quite clearly - networks prefer to import apples from storage cells with DCS rather than apples that have undergone additional chemical treatment with MCP - ethylene inhibitors. Since this treatment violates the natural ripening of apples and leads to a lack of natural flavor. Yes, the apple will look very attractive externally and can lie on the counter of the store for 3 weeks without losing its external appeal. But it's enough to take it in your hands and sniff it and you will not feel anything except the smell of a store, counter or box. In addition, in gardens during the cultivation of an apple and so treated with chemicals up to 25 times a year.
Another thing is, when the apple lay in the vault without chemical treatment, it is fragrant and its smell you will feel before you reach the fruit counter. In this case, the internal quality will be practically (by 90%) as after harvesting the apple from the garden. And without fear you can give this apple to a child of any age.
STOREX: more than 15 years of experience in DCS storage technology!