Device and Method for the Thermal Treatment of Unshelled Eggs

摘要

The invention is relating to device for the controlled heating and cooling and conservation of eggs ( 18 ) that is provided with an oven space ( 13 ) with a carrier plate ( 7 ) with holders for the positioning of the eggs ( 18 ) substantially upright and a spray device ( 12 ) for the cooling of same with a coolant, and which is further provided with a heating element ( 11 ) for the generation of steam, whereby means ( 14 ) are provided that allow said steam to be subjected to a forced flow whereby this steam flows over the eggs ( 18 ) in order to heat the eggs, whereby said carrier plate ( 7 ) has openings ( 16 ) such that at least part of said steam is guided along the side of the eggs ( 18 ) to the underside of the carrier plate ( 7 ) so that the underside of the eggs ( 18 ) is heated.