Dehydration method and device
US6233844A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 11, 1998 |
| Grant date | May 22, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF26B7/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus and method for dehydrating solid products containing moisture, particularly food products, includes a hot gas stream device for creating a hot gas stream over the products to be dehydrated and an ultrasonic wave emitting system for directing ultrasonic waves over the products. The dehydrating apparatus includes a closed housing and at least one conveyor mounted in the housing for transporting the products. The ultrasonic wave emitting system includes a plurality of ultrasonic diffusing plates which are connected to sound wave generators and are in direct contact with the products.
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