BS 5502-71 is a standard that covers ventilated stores for potatoes and onions, enabling structural integrity and effective storage in agricultural applications.
BS 5502-71 gives recommendations for the design and construction of buildings and structures for storing potatoes and onions in bulk and in boxes utilizing forced ambient air ventilation and/or refrigeration.
BS 5502-71 on ventilated stores for potatoes and onions applies to:
The function of potato and onion storage buildings and structures is the control and retardation of the natural biological processes of the crop. The quality of the crop is maintained by controlling the storage temperatures and relative humidity. The store design, selection of equipment and monitoring devices are critical in achieving precise environmental conditions
BS 5502-71 provides users guidance on design, materials and construction, including floors, walls, roof, upper wall cladding, doors, fan housing, air ducts, walls, exhaust vents, and thermal insulation, enabling users to construct and design ventilated stores.
BS 5502-71 provides users guidance on design, materials, construction, store geometry, environment, services, safety signs and notices, enabling the development of ventilated stores for the storage of potatoes and onions, ensuring enabling the prevention of hazards and structural stability in agricultural applications.
With obedience and compliance to BS 5502-71, users can design and construct ventilated stores for potatoes and onions, enabling the development of an optimal environment for the effective storage of onions and potatoes.