The disclosure relates to a system for heating and/or cooling, in particular pasteurizing, closed containers filled with an in particular liquid filling material. The system comprises a transport device designed to transport the containers in a transport direction, a device designed to heat and/or cool the containers according to a temperature profile along the transport direction, and a control device designed to control a transport speed of the transport device and the temperature profile. The control device is designed to control the transport speed during the time change between a stop and a nominal transport speed and to control the temperature profile as a function of a predicted system parameter. The disclosure also relates to a method for heating and/or cooling the closed containers filled with an in particular liquid filling material by means of such a system.

A method for regulating a transport velocity in a pasteurizer comprises regulating of the transport velocity by changing, such as reducing or increasing, the transport velocity, making a corresponding first change, such as reducing or increasing, of a first number of pasteurization zones by a second number, and making a corresponding second change, such as increasing or reducing, of a third number of cooling zones by the second number. A device for carrying out the method comprises: a pasteurizer having a first number of pasteurization zones and a third number of cooling zones, a transport device for transporting containers at a transport velocity, a control device configured for the changing of the transport velocity, making the corresponding first change, and making the corresponding second change.

Disclosed is an apparatus for preserving beverages, having a measuring device for determining a flow rate of a liquid flowing through a beverage line, and having a pump device configured for conveying a preserving agent, in particular dialkyl dicarbonates, into the beverage line, and having at least one further measuring device which determines at least one further characteristic measured value, wherein the apparatus has a control device for controlling the pump device, the pump device can be controlled as a function of a flow rate determined by the measuring device and as a function of the further measured value, and a storage device which enables at least the further characteristic measured value to be stored repeatedly.

An apparatus for treating a substrate is disclosed. The apparatus includes a water supply tank with a level line and a reservoir filled with water to the level line. The water supply tank may automatically replenish water upon detection of depletion of water beneath the level line. A reaction chamber is communicatively connected to the water supply tank. The reaction chamber contains a pair of electrodes which define a reaction region between each electrode, where the reaction region may surround the substrate. A control module is communicatively connected to at least the reaction chamber and may a control signal. An injector connects the water supply tank to the reaction chamber may generate a dispersion of microfine water droplets from water extracted from the reservoir in response to receipt of the control signal. A platform may support at least the reaction chamber and lay on a flat surface.

An intelligent heat-preserving pot cover includes a cover body, a top portion of the cover body is connected with a temperature control body, a ventilation hood is arranged between the cover body and the temperature control body. A through hole is arranged at the top portion of the cover body, the temperature control body is provided with a heating tube and an ultraviolet lamp tube via a mounting column passing through the through hole. A water tank is arranged in the temperature control body, and a spray pipe is led out of the water tank and passes through the through hole. The temperature control body is provided with a temperature sensor, a humidity sensor and a controller, and the controller is configured for controlling the heating tube, the ultraviolet lamp tube and the spray pipe to work according to data of the temperature sensor and the humidity sensor.

An apparatus for treating a substrate is disclosed. The apparatus includes a water supply tank with a level line and a reservoir filled with water to the level line. The water supply tank may automatically replenish water upon detection of depletion of water beneath the level line. A reaction chamber is communicatively connected to the water supply tank. The reaction chamber contains a pair of electrodes which define a reaction region between each electrode, where the reaction region may surround the substrate. A control module is communicatively connected to at least the reaction chamber and may a control signal. An injector connects the water supply tank to the reaction chamber may generate a dispersion of microfine water droplets from water extracted from the reservoir in response to receipt of the control signal. A platform may support at least the reaction chamber and lay on a flat surface.

This invention proposes a method for prolonging the shelf life of perishable fruits and vegetables using a combination of non-destructive thermal and non-thermal sterilization techniques. Leveraging AI-based algorithms, it utilizes traceable data from the entire value and supply chain. This integration allows growers, processors, and traders to collect and analyze traceable data for informed decisions on product quality and safety, effectively minimizing spoilage and quality loss. The environmentally-friendly method uses AI for precise sterilization process control and monitoring, considering factors such as product characteristics and traceability data. This comprehensive approach enhances preservation, improves supply chain management, reduces food waste, and ensures food safety and quality in the fruit & vegetable industry.

Ultraviolet radiation is directed within an area. The target wavelength ranges and/or target intensity ranges of the ultraviolet radiation sources can correspond to at least one of a plurality of selectable operating configurations including a sterilization operating configuration and a preservation operating configuration.

Modular systems and related methods for thermally treating flowable materials using microwave radiation, and materials obtained thereby. Also provided are modular devices for continuous flow thermal treatment of materials, methods employing the same, and products prepared using the devices and/or methods.

The present disclosure provides systems and methods for manufacturing food products. In a general embodiment, systems for manufacturing a food product include at least one heat exchanger, at least one food product tank, at least one conduit downstream of the food product tank for flow of the food product, and a flow detection device coupled to an exterior of the conduit. The flow detection device includes a processor and a computer readable medium storing instructions which, when executed, cause the processor to perform a spread spectrum analysis of the flow of the food product through the conduit. Methods for manufacturing food products are also provided.