Ethylene gas is produced by assimilating products and stimulates the ripening process. Controlling the ethylene content ensures that the products can be stored for long periods of time. An Ethylene converter is used to remove the ethylene gas (C2H4) from the storage areas.

The ethylene converter consists of two columns, each of which has a heat retaining medium, a catalyst, heating elements and one ventilator. In each column, the cold cell air is guided upwards and heated in alternation. Subsequently, the air is led through the catalyst bed where the ethylene gas is broken down. Finally, the air flow is led through the second catalyst bed, where the remaining ethylene is broken down and the remaining air flow is cooled down again.

The Besseling ethylene converter can achieve an ethylene level of 1 ppb (parts per billion 0.0000001%) without having to use chemicals, which makes this process extremely environmentally-friendly. By retaining heat and closely controlling the optimum temperature, the converter consumes very little energy.

Why the Besseling ethylene converter?