## Abstract These experiments are the first of a series designed to provide safe and efficient fumigation of dried fruit with methyl bromide. Bituminous felt chambers can be used with safety if they are well made and kept in good condition, but loss of methyl bromide exceeds the unavoidable loss by
Application of fumigants to ships and warehouses. VII. Fumigation of dried fruit with methyl bromide in chambers
β Scribed by Page, A. B. P. ;Lubatti, O. F.
- Publisher
- Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
- Year
- 1949
- Weight
- 855 KB
- Volume
- 68
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0368-4075
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β¦ Synopsis
Abstract
These are the second and third series of experiments designed to provide safe and efficient fumigation of dried fruit with methyl bromide. Loss due to leakage and absorption in the fabric of the chamber is reduced if bituminous felt sides arc replaced by brick walls surfaced with fine sand and cement and a waterproofing agent. Distribution is uniform with close stacking when an efficient method of circulation is used. With forced circulation airβtightness of the chamber is essential. Under the conditions described, one hour's airing is sufficient to permit unloading.
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