Fumigation of containerized cargo

摘要

An apparatus and method for tarpless fumigation of containerized cargo within a shipping container is disclosed. A portable fumigation containment door is installed in covering relation with main rear opening of a standard cargo container. Pneumatic cylinders are actuated to secure the door in place, and an inflatable gasket extending around the perimeter of the containment door and is inflated to create an airtight seal between the cargo container and the containment door. The door is provided with a series of connection ports for receiving fumigant injection and sampling lines necessary for performing the fumigation process. A fumigant scrubber is placed in fluid communication with the interior of the shipping container via a scrubber inlet line and a scrubber outlet line whereby said scrubber inlet line draws fumigant from the interior of said container, where it passes through said scrubber, and is circulated back into the container by said scrubber outlet line.

主权项

1. A method of fumigating the contents of a container having a main opening with at least one door, said method comprising the steps of:
(a) placing at least one circulation fan in fluid communication with the interior of the container; (b) positioning at least one containment door in the container main opening; (c) injecting fumigant into the container until a predetermined fumigant concentration is achieved; (d) monitoring fumigant concentration; and (f) maintaining a predetermined fumigant concentration for a predetermined time period by selectively injecting additional fumigant.