PRODUCT RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR A HOT LIQUID FILLING SYSTEM

摘要

A recovery system (70) for a hot fill system (10) is disclosed herein. The hot fill system (10) has a first diverter (40) for diverting the flow of overflow product from a product tank (12) to a filler feed tank (26). The system (10) also has a source of compressed air (42) for clearing the line (32) between the overflow tank (30) and the product tank (12). The system (10) also has a source of water (44) for clearing the line from the product tank (12) to the filler feed tank (26). The system (70) also has a heater (62) for reheating overflow product with a recirculation/recovery loop. The system (70) allows for the recovery of product which would have been lost during a hot fill product run.