This study introduced a kind of fresh preserving device with three key functions: vacuum pre-cooling
hypobaric storage and controlled freezing-point vacuum drying
and its working principle. The vacuum system
refrigeration system
humidifying and ventilation system of this device were described
and the construction of control system and working process were also introduced in detail. The experiments of vacuum pre-cooling and hypobaric storage had done with cabbages. The experimental results show that the decreasing internal pressure in cabin could result in the process of vacuum pre-cooling divided into three phases: gradual decrease
rapid decrease and constant in temperature . The unique technical feature and advantage of the device were analyzed with the experiment data such as 3.34% water loss rate of cabbage
and it can be seen that the cold chain logistics cycle of both pre-cooling and storage were shorted
the fruits and vegetables mechanical damage were reduced with the device
which shows the economic potential in the real application.