Device for tempering

Abstract

A device for tempering a mixture of a solid and a liquid phase, particularly a liquid containing fruit particles, having a container that is connected to a heat exchanger via a circulation line where the circulation line has an entry point and exit point in the container. So that the device is gentler on the product, blocks the exit point of the circulation line from the solid phase is arranged in the container.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]The present application claims the benefit of priority of German Application No. 102010031047.6, filed Jul. 7, 2011. The entire text of the priority application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0002]The disclosure relates to a device for tempering a mixture of a solid and a liquid phase, particularly a liquid containing fruit particles, of the kind explained in the introductory portion of Claim 1.BACKGROUND[0003]Such a device is known from DE 39 30 934 A1. The known device contains a container that is heated via its wall, into which container the product portions to be processed, for example, fruit particles and juice, but also water, sugar, powder or the like, are introduced. The bottom side of the container is given an outlet of a circulation line that leads back into the upper area of the container via a heat exchanger. The container is likewise heated. A stirring mechanism that works against s...

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Benefits of technology

[0009]The confluence of the tempered liquid phase into the container takes place from below and in that area of the container in which the solid phase is also located. This achieves a fast and deep mixing, so that the temperature in the container homogenizes very quickly.

[0010]The temperature equalization inside the container can be further improved if the introduction of the tempered liquid phase takes place via a nozzle and consequently at a higher speed.

[0011]If the confluence takes place from the bottom to the top, the homogenization of the temperature is further improved and accelerated.

[0013]A device for creating positive pressure in the container allows the container to be emptied without the use of a pump, which frees the solid phase from a further mechanical load.

Problems solved by technology

Both the stirring mechanisms and the direct heating at the container wall represent a large load, however, particularly for sensitive products, and impair the quality.

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