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Chill Injury Temperature Threshold

Calculation to determine safe storage temperature setpoints and surface temperatures for chilling-sensitive commodities.

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1. Define Input Parameters

2. Engineering Output

Air Temperature Setpoint (T_set)
- °C
Product Surface Temperature (T_surface)
- °C
Minimum Expected Air Temperature (T_min_air)
- °C

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Context & Assumptions

This calculation is used in cold chain management to establish safe operating setpoints for chilling-sensitive products like tropical fruits. It ensures that the storage environment accounts for sensor hysteresis and respiration heat to maintain temperatures above the critical biological threshold.

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