System and method for flaking grains
US7867532B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23L7/10
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system and method are provided for flaking grains. The system and method provide for an automated system to minimize manual intervention, yet optimize a steam flaking process. A calibration technique may be included to assist in automatic adjustment of system parameters to account for less than optimal operating conditions. Control of the system may occur from a remote location wherein a user is provided an interface, and a user's computer communicates with an industrial controller such as a PLC, through the Internet or a private network. The PLC is typically located at the site where the grain is to be processed. The PLC may receive various system inputs and generate system control outputs in accordance with programs installed on the PLC, or through some selected manual intervention as controlled by the user at the remote location.
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