SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DECONTAMINATING ARTICLES

摘要

A system (10) for irradiating mail (M), including a device (20) for conveying mail (M) along a predetermined path and a device (40) for irradiating the mail (M) moving along the path with a beam of electrons (46). An apparatus (60) for chilling the mail (M) is provided along the path. The apparatus (10) exposes the mail (M) to a low-temperature, gaseous fluid created using a cryogenic fluid.