Abstract

A storage assembly comprising a tank having a cavity defined by a wall including a sealable port for receiving and storing a perishable organic fluid within the tank, the perishable organic fluid being chilled prior to transfer to the tank; a heat exchange structure at least partially located between an inner and outer wall surface of the wall, wherein prior to receiving the perishable organic fluid the heat exchange structure is configured to chill the cavity; and a sparging structure located within the tank, wherein the sparging structure is in fluid communication with a source of conditioning agent, wherein the sparging structure is configured to: transfer a first portion of the conditioning agent into the tank to purge the tank prior to receiving the perishable organic fluid; and sparge and pressurise the perishable organic fluid with a second portion of the conditioning agent after transfer and sealing within the tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 88/74 - Large containers having means for heating, cooling, aerating or other conditioning of contents
• B65D 90/00 - Component parts, details or accessories for large containers
• B65D 88/12 - Large containers rigid specially adapted for transport

Abstract

A storage assembly comprising a tank having a cavity defined by a wall including a sealable port for receiving and storing a perishable organic fluid within the tank, the perishable organic fluid being chilled prior to transfer to the tank; a heat exchange structure at least partially located between an inner and outer wall surface of the wall, wherein prior to receiving the perishable organic fluid the heat exchange structure is configured to chill the cavity; and a sparging structure located within the tank, wherein the sparging structure is in fluid communication with a source of conditioning agent, wherein the sparging structure is configured to: transfer a first portion of the conditioning agent into the tank to purge the tank prior to receiving the perishable organic fluid; and sparge and pressurise the perishable organic fluid with a second portion of the conditioning agent after transfer and sealing within the tank.

IPC Classes  ?

• B65D 88/74 - Large containers having means for heating, cooling, aerating or other conditioning of contents
• A01J 9/04 - Milk receptacles with cooling arrangements
• A23C 3/00 - Preservation of milk or milk preparations
• A23C 3/04 - Preservation of milk or milk preparations by freezing or cooling
• B65D 85/80 - Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for edible or potable liquids, semiliquids, or plastic or pasty materials for milk
• B65D 88/12 - Large containers rigid specially adapted for transport