Cold Storage Facility
The Institute is functioning under NSSO, Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India, and is carrying out research on silkworm seeds. The Cold Storage Plant was established for preservation of silkworm seeds. As live silkworm seeds are to be preserved systematically as per scientifically designed preservation schedules, the room temperature and relative humidity should be maintained accurately as per the requirements.
The Cold Storage Plant, SSTL, Kodathi was supplied, installed and commissioned during March 2000 by M/s RINAC India Limited, Bangalore. The total capacity of the refrigeration system is around 60,000 BTU/Hour, consisting of 5 chambers including an Ante Chamber of different temperatures, housed in one building with a DX-Type Refrigeration System.
Technical Specifications
- Each Cold Room has an independent refrigeration system consisting of air-cooled condensing units suitable for outdoor installation
- Controls and forced draft DX-Type evaporator
- Electrical control panels with digital temperature indicator
- Walls, ceiling and flooring made of PUF panels
Chamber Temperatures
The Cold Storage Plant consists of 5 chambers including an Ante Chamber of different temperatures in one building:
2.5°C
5°C
10°C
15°C
20°C
Storage Facilities
Pentiporkha Cold Room
Capacity: 4,00,000 – 5,00,000 Layings
Sericatron
For preservation of silkworm eggs
