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Why Are My Readings Drifting During Long Storage Studies?

Gas analyzer drift is one of those problems that rarely shows up during a quick spot check, but it can become obvious during a long storage study. A reading that looked stable on day one may slowly move away from the expected trend after days or weeks of monitoring. In postharvest research, controlled atmosphere storage,… Continue reading…

3 Mistakes Technicians Make When Using Gas Analyzers

Gas analyzer accuracy plays a central role in postharvest handling, storage management, and quality control. Whether you are monitoring ethylene levels in ripening rooms or checking oxygen and carbon dioxide in controlled atmosphere storage, even small errors can lead to measurable losses. Despite experience in the field, many technicians still make avoidable mistakes that impact… Continue reading…

Truth About Portable Gas Sensors in Cold Storage: Condensation Isn’t Harmless

Truth About Portable Gas Sensors in Cold Storage Condensation Isn’t Harmless

Cold storage environments are tough on equipment. Anyone who has worked in produce storage rooms, ripening facilities, or distribution centers knows that temperature swings and high humidity are part of the job. Portable gas sensors for cold storage are often treated as rugged tools that can handle it all. But there is one factor that… Continue reading…

Postharvest Research on Citrus Off-Gassing Using F-900 Portable Analyzer

Postharvest off-gassing analysis plays a central role in understanding citrus fruit quality, shelf life, and market readiness. In citrus supply chains, small changes in internal gas composition can signal the onset of ripening, senescence, or stress long before visual symptoms appear. Postharvest off-gassing research allows scientists and quality managers to measure these changes directly and… Continue reading…

How Processors Use the F-900 for Catalytic Generator Verification

F-900 Portable Ethylene Analyzer

Processors rely on controlled ethylene delivery to manage ripening, degreening, and conditioning programs. When catalytic generators are part of that system, verification matters. The focus for this discussion is on F-900 catalytic generator verification, because accurate ethylene measurement is the only practical way to confirm generator output in real operating conditions. The F-900 gives processors… Continue reading…