Commercial Seed Storage Facility
Project Overview
Humiscope supplied a purpose-built insulated panel kit and engineered environmental control package for a Western Australian client requiring tightly controlled conditions for long-term seed preservation.
The client required:
5°C temperature control
30% relative humidity (RH)
Stable, repeatable performance year-round
The final installation achieved consistent humidity stability and temperature control, providing a secure environment for valuable seed stock.
Seed storage environments demand precise control. Variations in humidity or temperature directly impact germination rates and long-term viability. This project demonstrates how engineered refrigeration and desiccant systems deliver predictable, repeatable performance.
3m x 3m Australian-made insulated panel seed storage room.
The Challenge
Seed storage presents a unique challenge.
It is not simply refrigeration.
Maintaining low temperature AND low humidity simultaneously requires careful engineering. Refrigeration alone reduces temperature, but without dedicated moisture control, relative humidity can fluctuate or remain too high.
The client needed:
An airtight, insulated structure
Food-compliant internal finishes
Reliable moisture extraction
Stable RH at 30%
A system capable of operating in Western Australia’s climate
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The Solution
Purpose-Built Panel Kit Room (3m x 3m)
Humiscope supplied an Australian-made insulated panel kit room, custom sized to the client’s requested 3m x 3m footprint.
The kit included:
Pre-cut 100mm insulated floor, wall and roof panels
Food-compliant floor panel with ply and epoxy overlay
Aluminium angles, coving and sealant for airtight assembly
Screws, caps, pop rivets and finishing components
Numbered panels with comprehensive floor plan for straightforward installation
Swing door compliant with build code requirements
The result: a fully sealed, insulated envelope suitable for precise environmental control.
2. engineered environmental control
To achieve the required conditions, Humiscope specified and supplied a matched refrigeration and desiccant dehumidification package:
Mint Refrigeration System for stable 5°C cooling
Air Dry 600 Desiccant Dehumidifier for precise moisture control
The desiccant system ensures reliable humidity control independent of temperature, allowing the room to consistently maintain 30% RH - critical for seed viability and long-term storage.
Air Dry 600 desiccant dehumidifier specified to maintain stable 30% RH.
External refrigeration system maintaining stable 5°C cooling.
Installation
The modular design allowed the client to assemble the room using the supplied floor plan and numbered panels, with Humiscope providing guidance and on-going support throughout the process.
The refrigeration system was externally mounted to optimise airflow and preserve internal storage capacity. The Air Dry 600 desiccant dehumidifier was installed within the room to deliver direct, controlled moisture removal and maintain stable 30% RH conditions.
Installed within existing shed infrastructure in Western Australia.
Technical Specification Summary
Room size: 3m x 3m
Panel thickness: 100mm insulated panels
Temperature setpoint: 5°C
Humidity setpoint: 30% RH
Climate: Western Australia
Environmental control: Refrigeration + desiccant dehumidification
Internal storage layout with integrated desiccant dehumidification.
Outcome
The client reports:
Stable 30% RH
Consistent 5°C temperature
Reliable performance in varying ambient conditions
Confidence in long-term seed storage viability
The combined refrigeration and desiccant system delivers stable, engineered environmental control suitable for commercial seed storage and long-term viability.
Due to commercial sensitivity, many industrial refrigeration projects cannot be publicly named. This case study demonstrates a typical seed storage application and the outcomes achieved.
Humiscope designs and supplies engineered seed storage rooms across Australia - from converted shipping containers to fully integrated commercial facilities.