MULTIPLE-TIER DRYING CHAMBER Russian patent published in 1998 - IPC

FIELD: food-processing industry, in particular, drying of plant food products. SUBSTANCE: drying chamber has infrared radiators with ceramic functional enclosure. Radiators are mounted by means of current-collecting sleeves in holder-type current conductive clamps mounted on dielectric parallel supports. Troughs are arranged between rows of radiators in vertical plane and offset to upper row, with space ratio being 1:(1.3-1.5). EFFECT: increased efficiency, provision for processing of various products in different processing modes, retention of organoleptical properties during storage and provision for restoration of hygroscopic properties of rehydrated dried product. 2 dwg