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Flow balancing in food processor cleaning system

US11147291B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 2019
Grant dateOct 19, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB67D2001/075
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A plurality of bypass lines are configured to selectively engage a corresponding plurality of food flow paths in a food processor. Each bypass line fluidly communicates with an inlet of a pressure regulating valve such that a common pressure occurs at a spaced position in each food flow path providing an equal pressure at the pressure regulating valve.

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