Built rugged like a ship, tuned delicate like a flower room — the full Mobile Thanda Godam spec architecture)
When people hear “Mobile Thanda Godaam,” they imagine a moving cold truck. But the real story is far more engineering-driven.
Behind the simplicity of “cold + mobility” lies a highly technical, multi-temperature, multi-commodity asset, born from marine-grade hardware and customized for India’s rural climate, geography, and usage patterns.
Below is the full technical architecture — written the way an FPO, government department, engineering vendor, or donor agency would understand it.
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7.1 BASE STRUCTURE — THE SEA-CONTAINER REBORN
Core Asset:
Refurbished 20 ft × 8 ft × 8 ft marine-grade refrigerated container
built originally for global sea-faring routes carrying at least 20 Metric Ton Loads.
Why this matters technically
• Weather-proof steel
• High structural rigidity
• Vibration-resistant welds
• Floor designed for heavy pallets
• Walls designed to withstand pressure & condensation cycles
• Already compatible with heavy-duty cooling units
Example Usage Logic
In discussions with fish producers in Odisha and floriculture groups in Tamil Nadu, this marine-grade strength was appreciated because rural ground vibration, rough roads, and uneven platforms frequently damage standard cold boxes. Sea containers survive all that effortlessly.
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7.2 INSULATION SYSTEM — Multi-Layer Blended Thermal Shell (MLBT)
This is NOT ordinary puff-panel insulation.
The insulation stack includes:
• High-density closed-cell foam
• Reflective aluminium thermal sheets
• Moisture barrier layers
• Anti-fungal cladding
• Reinforced inner sheeting
• Anti-condensation bonding
Why this matters
India’s humidity destroys normal insulation. MLBT prevents:
• sweating
• fungal growth
• structural warping
• temperature drift
• energy losses
Use-Case Fit
Ideal for states like Assam, Odisha, Kerala, Meghalaya, where humidity routinely crosses 80–90%.
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7.3 REFRIGERATION ENGINE — Multi-Zone Compressor – Tri Temp Capability
Temperature Bands Supported
1. +14°C to +18°C (flowers, mushrooms, delicate greens)
2. +4°C to +8°C (meat, fish, milk, vegetables, fruits)
3. –14°C to –18°C (frozen foods, ice-cream, medicines)
Technical Features
• Variable-speed compressor
• Zone-wise dampers and airflow control
• IoT-controlled temperature shifts
• Digital interface for operators
• Automatic defrost cycles
• Emergency cut-off systems
• Thermal buffer packs to stabilize peak heat loads
Why important
Most rural cold-chain failures happen because users have one temperature system for many needs. MTG solves this: One machine, three temperature zones, infinite use cases.
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7.4 INTERNAL LAYOUT — Adjustable Shelving & Mobility-Friendly Architecture
Key Layout Features
• Removable and height-adjustable racks
• Floor railings for crates and trolleys
• Dedicated deep-freeze chamber (size customisable)
• Anti-slip food-grade flooring
• 360° airflow design
• Side-wall cable ducts for IoT & power
Why this matters
The internal layout adapts to:
• vegetables one day
• fish the next day
• flowers the next week
• frozen snacks on return trips
FPOs don’t need different chambers — Mobile Thanda Godam configures based on the use-case.
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7.5 PRE-COOLING & ACCESSORIES
Optional Water Bath Pre-Cooler
• Stainless steel tank
• Chilled water coils
• Pump-driven recirculation
• 30–40% faster heat removal for leafy greens & flowers
Cold Packs
Offered in:
• mild
• medium
• deep-freeze grades
Useful when:
• small batches arrive before MTG reaches
• SHGs need temporary chilling
• village-level handling happens in open environments
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7.6 POWER SYSTEM — Hybrid Rural-Friendly Engineering
Primary Power
• 3-phase grid supply
• Stabilizer built-in
Secondary / Auxiliary
• Battery backup: 3–6 hours
• Solar integration (rooftop array)
• Diesel genset compatibility
Why this matters
Rural power is unpredictable.
The hybrid system ensures:
• temperature never spikes
• perishables do not spoil overnight
• staff doesn't panic during outages
Discussed as a critical requirement with FPOs in Nagaland, Assam, and Maharashtra.
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7.7 WEIGHING, QUALITY & OPERATOR INTERFACE
Load Cell-Based Weighing Platform
• Integrated at the entrance
• Digital readout
• IoT sync to cloud
• Helps with transparent procurement
Quality Workspace
• Sorting table slot
• Handwash/drain provision
• Lighted area for inspection
Operator Console
• Touchscreen (or button mode for low-tech environments)
• Temp setting controls
• Defrost command
• Alarm logs
• Door-open indicators
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7.8 IoT, SENSORS & DATA SYSTEMS
Core Sensors
• Temperature (multi-zone)
• Humidity
• Door-open activity
• Compressor health
• Power source switching
• GPS location
Outputs Sent To
• FPO Manager
• Buyer (optional)
• Mission/Agency (optional)
• Processor (optional)
Why this matters
Temperature logs → higher trust
GPS logs → safety & transparency
Power logs → accountability
FPOs discussed this with buyers in Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Guwahati who demand data-backed quality assurance.
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7.9 MOBILITY HARDWARE
Standard Mode
• Heavy ground stand
• Forklift pockets
• Crane lifting hooks
Optional Mobility Add-Ons
• Wheel kit
• Axle-trolley adapter
• Tractor-pull fixture
Ideal when:
• markets shift every 2–3 days
• SHG locations change
• fish-landing centres vary by tide
• festivals require temporary cooling
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7.10 MAINTENANCE FRAMEWORK — Designed for 10–15 Year Lifespan
Routine Maintenance (Weekly/Monthly)
• cleaning of drains
• inspection of door gaskets
• sensor calibration
• deep-freeze coil cleaning
• rack adjustment checks
Annual Maintenance
• full system sanitisation
• insulation check for condensation
• compressor service
• refrigerant level verification
• flooring inspection
5-Year Overhaul
• replacing high-load bearings
• deep-clean & sealing
• electrical rewiring touch-up
• software upgrades
Why Mobile Thanda Godam Maintenance Is Light
Because marine containers are already built for:
• rough use
• moisture
• salt
• vibration
• load stress
Their maintenance demand is far lower than normal cold rooms or reefer trucks.
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7.11 SPARE PARTS & RURAL TECH SUPPORT
Spare Kit Includes
• gaskets
• LED lights
• thermal packs
• spare sensors
• wiring components
• fuse sets
• emergency power connectors
Local Support Strategy
FPOs can tie up with:
• local electricians
• refrigeration technicians
• government ITI centres
• SHG youth trained in O&M
• mission-level technical partners
This ensures breakdowns don’t stop operations.
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NEUTRAL VIEW;
The Mobile Thanda Godaam uses a marine-grade cold container with multi-layer insulation, tri-temperature refrigeration, adjustable shelving, hybrid power systems, IoT sensors, weighing terminals, and maintenance-friendly components.
Its specifications are shaped by diverse rural use-cases such as vegetables, fish, frozen goods, floriculture, dairy, medicines, and SHG processing. Maintenance is relatively simple due to the robust base structure and modular components.
MY OPINION;
This technical architecture is unusually strong for rural India — not glamorous, but deeply functional. What impresses me most is that every piece of engineering is tied to a use-case: flower growers need 14°C; fishery groups need 4°C; frozen snack brands need –18°C; SHGs need sorting space; buyers need temperature logs.
This is not “engineering for show” — it is engineering built to serve work. In my view, Mobile Thanda Godam’s technical backbone is one of the smartest, most practical rural cold-chain designs India has seen in two decades.
