Retort with baffled spray system and related methods

摘要

A retort system for heating product to a specified temperature for sterilization is provided. The system includes a vessel having an associated liquid spraying system where one or more baffles are provided to disrupt sprays from nozzles.

主权项

1. A retort, comprising:
a vessel having an access door; a basket supporting assembly within the vessel and supporting multiple product baskets within the vessel; at least one spray pipe within the vessel and extending above the product baskets, the spray pipe including a plurality of spray nozzles oriented to spray toward the product baskets; at least one baffle pan located between the spray nozzles and the product baskets and configured for disrupting water sprays emitted from the spray nozzles before sprayed water reaches the product baskets; wherein the baffle pan is supported within the vessel independent of the product baskets such that the product baskets can be moved in and out of the vessel while the baffle pan remains in place.