The Semi-Automatic Ripening System ensure ripening using a semi-automatic controller. It completes ripening cycle in 4 days. The cycle starts with dosing the room with ethylene for 16-24 hours. The CO2 level is controlled for the following 3 days by switching on and off the ventilating fans, we have to make sure that no doors and windows remain open while the process.

The semi-automatic ripening system control every parameter which is required while ripening, this ensures the consistent ripening of fruits.

The system consists of

• Gas Cylinder Bank
• Semi-automatic ripening controller

Procedure

• Pre cool the fruit/veg to the required temperature
• Switch on the ripening controller (make sure that no doors or vents are open)
• Open the door after 96hrs/4day