Pasteurization system and method
US9930898B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12H1/18
- WIPO fieldFood chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A pasteurization system includes a liquid inlet configured to receive a liquid to be pasteurized. The system also includes a pump coupled to the liquid inlet for pressurizing the liquid. Further, the system includes a counter flow heat exchanger coupled to the liquid inlet and the pump, the counterflow heat exchanger configured to heat the liquid to a predetermined temperature for at least a predetermined time and configured to exchange heat between a flow of liquid in a first direction in a first channel with the flow of liquid in a second direction opposite the first direction in a second channel. A heating section that heats the liquid flow is integrated into the heat exchanger and heats at least a portion of the first channel or the second channel.
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