MASSECUITE CRYSTALLIZER Russian patent published in 2000 - IPC

FIELD: sugar industry. SUBSTANCE: massecuite crystallizer has vertical cylindrical casing equipped with process branch pipes and heat-exchange jacket. Heat-exchange surface within casing is formed of vertical tubes which are arranged in diametrically opposed relation so as to define segmented sections. Shaft is axially mounted within casing for effectuating oscillating motions relative to axis by means of vibratory drive. Shaft is equipped with vertical blades. Each blade has conical nozzles which are arranged so that narrowing parts of adjacent nozzles are oriented in opposite directions, and filtering grids are secured in their outlet openings. Apparatus is used for last product massecuite crystallization. EFFECT: increased yield and improved quality of sugar, reduced consumption of power. 4 dwg