STUDY OF TEMPERATURE REGIMES DURING STORAGE OF LIVE COCOONS IN VARIOUS WAYS

Abstract

The article presents findings from experimental studies carried out in the industrial conditions to determine the rate of temperature change in various layers of cocoons when they are kept on the floor in bulk, in containers of a new design, which represents scientific and practical interest. Certain disadvantages of the existing method of storing the living cocoons have been observed. The ways of preventing self-heating of cocoons in the existing way of their storage are indicated. The findings show that when live cocoons are kept in containers of a new design, they can be stored for 2-3 days without shoveling and overheat to the extent that is considered acceptable in given storage methods. Application of the findings allows preserving the quality indicators of cocoons, which is an important indicator for making high-quality raw silk, which contributes to raise economic potential of the republic.