Rapid fluid cooling system and method for hot bulk liquids and container therefor
US9497988B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 15, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA23B2/8055
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system of rapidly cooling hot bulk liquids includes a chilling station having a reservoir for holding a cooling medium. The reservoir includes an outlet for removing excess of the cooling medium. A container bay disposed substantially above the reservoir is adapted to receive at least one container of hot bulk liquid to be cooled. At least one rotator is adapted to rotate the container placed in the container bay substantially around the container's longitudinal axis. A spray jet outlet is disposed substantially above the container bay and in fluid communication with the reservoir. The spray jet outlet is adapted to spray the container with the cooling medium while the roller is rotating the container. The container includes a void volume, preferably at least 5%. The rotator rotates the container at a rate that depends on the size of the container and/or the viscosity of the contents of the container.
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