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Maged Mohammed1,2, Khaled Riad3,4, Nashi Alqahtani1,5
1Date Palm Research Center of Excellence, King Faisal University, Al-Ahsa 31982, Saudi Arabia.
This study introduces an IoT-based control system to precisely manage cold storage conditions, ensuring food safety and maintaining date fruit quality during storage. The system provides real-time monitoring and alerts for enhanced food preservation.
Area of Science:
- Food Science
- Agricultural Engineering
- IoT Technology
Background:
- Effective cold storage is crucial for food safety and quality maintenance.
- Cold storage components face risks from environmental factors and operational issues.
- Real-time monitoring and alerts are vital for preventing damage and ensuring food quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and evaluate an IoT-based control (IoT-BC) system for modified cold storage rooms (MCSRs).
- To remotely monitor and control microclimate (RH, temperature, CO2, C2H4, light) and operating parameters (compressor temperature, electrical current, energy consumption).
- To assess the impact of the IoT-BC system on date fruit quality during cold storage compared to traditional CSRs (TCSRs).
Main Methods:
- Development of an IoT-BC system with multipurpose sensors for MCSRs.
- Real-time data analytics for monitoring microclimate and operational parameters.
- Comparative analysis of date fruit quality in MCSRs versus TCSRs.
Main Results:
- The IoT-BC system precisely controlled the MCSR environment and provided reliable data.
- The system effectively monitored electrical current, energy consumption, and issued emergency alerts.
- No significant negative impact of storage time on date fruit quality was observed in the MCSR.
Conclusions:
- The designed IoT-BC system enables precise remote management of cold storage facilities.
- The MCSR, managed by the IoT-BC system, successfully maintained high-quality attributes of date fruits.
- The IoT-BC system is a suitable modification for enhancing cold storage management and food preservation.
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