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. 2021 Nov 8;133:313–325. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrefrig.2021.11.005

Table 2.

Specification of instruments.

Instrument Measurement Measurement Range Accuracy
Type-T thermocouple Temperature distribution of container and packages, supply and return air temperature of refrigeration system Element temp range is −195 °C to 371 °C, insulation rated to 105 °C ±0.5 °C
[< 0.26%]
CO2 sensor, NDIR Non-Dispersive InfraRed, pass through type, 5VDC input CO2 level inside of container 1 to 4.7 VDC for 0 to 30% Vol. CO2 Concentration linear ±[0.2%vol. CO2 ± 3% of measured value] ±[20 mV ±2% of measured volts]*8.11%/V
Figaro O2 sensor, Electrochemical Fuel Cell, pass through type, Amplified with 5 VDC input O2 level inside of container 0.144 to Span Voltage (Calibration 20.8% Vol., value) ± 1%
Omega Differential Pressure Transmitter, Diaphragm Differential Pressure, 12 to 36 VDC input pressure difference between inside and outside of refrigeration container unit 1 to 5 VDC for −10 to 10 IWG (Inch Water Gauge) As good as calibrated 0.05%
Scale weight 0–31.75 kg 0.567 kg