Boost productivity for food manufacturers

A new self contained batch processing system from Pursuit Dynamics cuts costs and boosts productivity for food manufacturers: supersonic 'shockwave' technology reduces cooking and cleaning times

Pursuit Dynamics has taken its patented PDX steam-based technology to the next level with the launch of the PDX Sonic 25 - a self contained, fully integrated processing system combining a 500 litre vessel, in-feed entrainment hoppers and a programmable electronic control system.

Promising to revolutionise liquid food production with its supersonic 'shockwave' technology, the PDX Sonic 25 has the power to reduce cooking times by up to 95% and reduce cleaning times by 80%, whilst protecting the finished quality of liquid foods.

The PDX Sonic 25 is readily modified for straight-through, continuous flow operations.

The PDX Sonic 25 replaces conventional multi-stage food production processes with a compact, self-contained production system that has a footprint of just 3.6m x 2.2m x 2.0m.

The fully automated batch processing system can mix, pump, homogenise and cook ingredients simultaneously, with the patented shockwave technology delivering unrivalled rates of heating.

The process will not damage even the most delicate particulates and, unlike conventional methods of steam injection with high thermal gradients, thermal shock is reduced and cook-on eliminated.

As a result, food quality is maintained whilst cleaning times are reduced.

CIP time is further reduced since there are no moving parts in the PDX processor - a factor which also reduces maintenance, downtime and through life costs.

Steam supply is via a 1" BSPP connection, with the process typically consuming 3.0kg/min of steam flow at a nominal 6.0 barG delivery pressure.

The supersonic technology delivers phenomenal rates of heating - for example raising the temperature of 500 litres of water from 15C to 85C in just 16 minutes at an industry standard steam cost of 52 pence - so reducing overall processing times and reducing energy requirements.

Water supply is via 1" BSPP coupling, and nominal flow is 14,000 litres per hour.

The PDX Sonic 25 is constructed to the most demanding industry standards.

All components in contact with the process flow are made from AISI 316 stainless steel, whilst all other components are made from AISI 303/304 as a minimum.

Fluid inlet and outlet connections are via 1.5in TRI-Clamp union fittings as standard, SMS, RJT or flange type inlet and outlet connections are available as options.

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