Condensation in moisture-proof package
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https://doi.org/10.52151/Abstract
A method of calculating the safe moisture content of seeds in moisture proof packages has been presented along with the case studies for onion and pea seeds. The relative humidity inside the package was determined from EMC-ERH relationship of the respective seeds. Dew point temperature was determined with the help of psychromet- ric relationships. The safe moisture content was then determined. The onion seeds should be packed below 7 per cent while the pea should be packed below 8 per cent in the moisture-vapour proof packets.
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