| 摘要 |
An apparatus and method for pressure processing a pumpable substance, such a s a pumpable food product. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a plurali ty of coupled pressure vessels (15), each having an inlet port to receive the pumpable substance, an outlet port to remove the pumpable substance, an isolator (80) to pressurize the pumpable substance and a high-pressure port for receiving pressurizing fluid to bias the isolator toward the pumpable substance. The apparatus can further include blocking valves to limit the travel of materials that may leak through the inlet and outlet valves, a hea t exchanger (92a) to heat and/or cool the pumpable substance, and/or a gas controller (140a) to add gas to the pumpable substance or remove gas from th e pumpable substance. Cleaning, rinsing, and/or sanitizing fluid can be pumped through the entire system, including through the isolator to cleanse and/or sanitize. |
