1,000-Ton Potato Storage Chamber with Dual-Zone Microclimate Control

Objective

Manufacture, deliver, and install a complete ventilation and refrigeration system for a 1,000-ton potato storage chamber measuring 36 × 15 m.
Implement two independent climate-control zones within a single chamber to support different storage conditions.
Complete the installation within a highly accelerated timeline.
Produce custom-colored ventilation grilles designed according to the client’s branding requirements.

Solution

The chamber is equipped with Dragon-M microclimate technology, engineered to maintain optimal long-term vegetable storage conditions in hot or variable climates.

Dragon-M technology ensures:

Efficient cooling and stable air circulation
Uniform temperature and humidity distribution
Continuous removal of CO₂ and other respiration by-products
Energy-efficient operation with precise microclimate tuning

A high-performance refrigeration unit built on a Bitzer compressor ensures reliable cooling under fluctuating ambient temperatures.

All systems are managed through Croptimiz-r controllers, enabling full remote access, monitoring, diagnostics, and automated climate adjustments.

Distinguishing Features & Project Workflow

Engineering and project development
Procurement of materials and equipment
Delivery and logistics
Installation and assembly
Start-up, testing, and fine-tuning of the microclimate system

The project was jointly executed by Agrovent’s design engineers, construction specialists, and microclimate-control experts.

Despite the scale of the project, all equipment was manufactured and delivered within just six weeks—an exceptionally fast turnaround for a 1,000-ton storage facility.