Numerical Study for Efficient Cooling of Perishable Food Products During Storage: The Case of Tomatoes

Unveiling temperature patterns within agricultural products remains the most important indicator for their quality assessment during post-harvest treatments. Temperature control and monitoring within vented packages is essential for preserving the quality of perishable goods, such as tomato fruits, by preventing localized temperature maxima that can acceler- ate spoilage. This study proposes a modeling and simulation approach to systematically investigate how ventilation design choices...