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Irradiation system and method

US6713773B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2000
Grant dateMar 30, 2004
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Expiry dateOct 10, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E30/10
  • WIPO fieldFood chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An irradiation system includes a radiation source for providing a radiation beam at a controlled power level. A product location system provides product so that the radiation beam impinges on the product. A sensor system measures an intensity of the radiation beam that passes through the product, and a control system adjusts the power level of the radiation beam based on the intensity of the radiation beam that passes through the product.

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