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Design Expertise
 
 
   
  Our engineers apply innovative ideas and advanced engineering concepts to design effective and efficient ventilation systems for new facilities and for remodeling or upgrading existing storage buildings.  
   
                     
 

New Storage Facilities

Techmark has custom-designed efficient and effective ventilation systems for a variety of building types and style.

  • Bulk, forced-air box and passive-air box storage
  • Wood, steel and curvette buildings with or without anti-condensation envelope
  • Single or multiple air system buildings
  • 200 ton to 7200 tons of produce per air system
  • In-floor or above-floor air duct designs in bulk storages

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bulk Storage Storage Design  
                 
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Retrofit and Redesign Projects
 
   
   
  Poor ventilation, design, combined with improper management, can cost a potato storage operation as much as 7% of the value of the stored crop each season..  
 
             
 
  • First the structural soundness of the building is evaluated and recommendations for any necessary improvements are listed.
  • Insulation type, quality and condition is evaluated.
  • Performance of the existing ventilation system is measured and calculated.
  • Replacement or Installation of ventilation computers is considered.
  • Humidification system upgrades are designed utilizing Humi-cell humidifiers and can be retrofitted into any existing storage facilities with our innovative techniques.
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    Techmark Can Help Make Your Operation More Energy Efficient
     
     
      Retrofit and Redesign Projects

    Insulation type, quality and condition are evaluated.

     
     
                       
     
    Fans

    Pressure Fans

    All Fancom ventilation computers can control ventilation rates by switching fans on and off or by using variable frequency drives. We use only the most reliable and performance AMCA-certified cast aluminum propeller fans. We supply fans with painted or galvanized panels and equipped with zinc-coated front and rear guards. These fans have been used in the best agricultural storage facilities for over 30 years because they are still the most efficient (cfm/bhp) fans in the market

     
     
                       
     
     

    Variable Frequency Drives

    VFD optimize energy efficiency of pressure fans while achieving optimal performance.

     
     
                       
     
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    Fresh Air Inlets

    All computers are capable of operating the ISO-Door™ fresh air inlet system which utilizes fresh air to warm or cool the storage whenever possible as required.

     
     
                       
     
     

    Heating Systems

    Heaters can be controlled by any of our computers to control temperature, to dry the crop, or to control condensation inside the storage building. For onion curing, our systems are designed to couple the energy content of outside air with heating and cooling equipment capacities to assure that the air is conditioned properly to remove only the amount of water required to cure the product, thereby saving energy and leaving your profit intact.

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        Techmark Can Help you Avoid Product Loss
       
     
      Techmark's Humi-Cell humidification system prevents produce weight loss that can occur during storage. Humi-Cell prevents weight loss by providing the consistent and reliable humidification that your stored produce requires.  
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    fans   Techmark's Pressure Fans, Exhaust Fans and Fresh Air Inlets Provide the ventilation required to prevent costly product rot caused by poor air quality.  
     
                       
     
      Techmark manufactures and distributes the Impact Recording Device (IRD) for evaluation of fruit and vegetable handling equipment and practices. We also provide a thorough evaluation of your fruit and vegetable packing lines, harvesting, washing and handling equipment, etc. An IRD evaluation will highlight areas for improvement that will help you reduce bruise and shatter damage to your fruits and vegetables.  
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    Uniform air distribution through your storage facility is necessary to assure high product quality out of the storage. Proper sizing of the pressure fan, air inlet, air ducts, air exhaust and other ventilation equipment is required to assure proper air flow through your stored product.

    Click here to learn about Techmark's FREE storage ventilation system analysis

     
     
     
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