METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STERILIZING OF MELANGE Russian patent published in 2004 - IPC

FIELD: food-processing industry.

SUBSTANCE: method involves processing melange by electron beam in oxygen-free atmosphere so that dose absorbed does not exceed 50 kGy. Apparatus has electron accelerator, consumption vessel and receiving vessel, gas system and radiation chamber defined by outlet foil, electron accelerator flange and rear cover with melange supplying opening and melange discharge opening. Accelerator outlet flange has rigidity ribs for supporting of foil. Melange flow in said chamber is directed perpendicular to outlet foil deflected portions created between flange rigidity ribs upon vacuumization.

EFFECT: increased storage life and improved cleaning of melange from pathogenic microorganisms.

3 cl, 2 dwg