Difference between revisions of "Almonds"
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| stowage factor = <ul><li>2.20 m³/t (flat jute fabric bags, 50 kg)</li><li>1.95 - 2.09 m³/t (boxes)</li><li>2.03 - 2.09 m³/t (bags)</li><li>3.34 m³/t (large drums)</li><li>2.50 - 2.65 m³/t (bags from India)</li><li>1.97 m³/t (boxes or cartons)</li><li>1.70 - 2.55 m³/t (shelled in bags)</li><li>2.55 - 3.12 m³/t (unshelled in bags)</li></ul>20% additional stowage space must be allowed for unshelled almonds in bags | | stowage factor = <ul><li>2.20 m³/t (flat jute fabric bags, 50 kg)</li><li>1.95 - 2.09 m³/t (boxes)</li><li>2.03 - 2.09 m³/t (bags)</li><li>3.34 m³/t (large drums)</li><li>2.50 - 2.65 m³/t (bags from India)</li><li>1.97 m³/t (boxes or cartons)</li><li>1.70 - 2.55 m³/t (shelled in bags)</li><li>2.55 - 3.12 m³/t (unshelled in bags)</li></ul>20% additional stowage space must be allowed for unshelled almonds in bags | ||
| humidity and moisture = Precise details should be obtained from the consignor as to the relative humidity to be maintained during the voyage.<ul><li>Designation: Humidity/water content</li><li>Relative humidity: 65 - 75% (almonds); 65% (almond kernels)</li><li>Water content: 4.5 - 8% (almonds) ; 3.5 - 7% (almond kernels); 6% (soft-shelled almonds)</li><li>Maximum equilibrium moisture content: 65%</li></ul> | | humidity and moisture = Precise details should be obtained from the consignor as to the relative humidity to be maintained during the voyage.<ul><li>Designation: Humidity/water content</li><li>Relative humidity: 65 - 75% (almonds); 65% (almond kernels)</li><li>Water content: 4.5 - 8% (almonds) ; 3.5 - 7% (almond kernels); 6% (soft-shelled almonds)</li><li>Maximum equilibrium moisture content: 65%</li></ul> | ||
| − | | ventilation = | + | | ventilation = Air exchange rate: at least 10 changes/hour (airing) |
| − | | risk factors = | + | | risk factors = Almonds have a tendency to self-heating |
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Revision as of 14:14, 11 January 2012
| Infobox on Almonds | |
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| Example of Almonds |  |
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| Origin | This Table shows only a selection of the most important countries of origin and should not be thought of as exhaustive
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| Stowage factor (in m3/t) |
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| Humidity / moisture | Precise details should be obtained from the consignor as to the relative humidity to be maintained during the voyage.
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| Oil content | {{{oil content}}} |
| Ventilation | Air exchange rate: at least 10 changes/hour (airing) |
| Risk factors | Almonds have a tendency to self-heating |