Dearman’s 24-month project, backed by grant funds from the Department for International Development, seeks to develop a mobile pre-cooling system, using the company’s ground-breaking liquid nitrogen engine. Pre-cooling rapidly reduces the temperature of produce immediately after harvest, to ensure minimal post-harvest food loss.
The technology has already been trialled with the Dearman engine in transport refrigeration. Seen as an alternative to traditional diesel units, it harnesses liquid nitrogen to deliver zero-emission power and cooling.
In South Africa, Dearman will develop a mobile, off-grid, zero-emissions system that allows small farmers to access affordable pre-cooling. The company is working with local partners cold chain operator Transfrig and food producer Harvest Fresh, a family-owned business based in the Gauteng province.
Source: coolingpost.com
