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AU2001280741A1 - Rapid, continuous, and selective moisture content equalization of nuts, grains, and similar commodities - Google Patents

Rapid, continuous, and selective moisture content equalization of nuts, grains, and similar commodities

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Publication number
AU2001280741A1
AU2001280741A1 AU2001280741A AU8074101A AU2001280741A1 AU 2001280741 A1 AU2001280741 A1 AU 2001280741A1 AU 2001280741 A AU2001280741 A AU 2001280741A AU 8074101 A AU8074101 A AU 8074101A AU 2001280741 A1 AU2001280741 A1 AU 2001280741A1
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Australia
Prior art keywords
grains
nuts
rapid
continuous
moisture content
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Abandoned
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AU2001280741A
Inventor
J. Michael Drozd
Keith Hendrix
Timothy H. Sanders
Josip Simunovic
Kenneth R. Swartzel
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
North Carolina State University
US Department of Agriculture USDA
Industrial Microwave Systems LLC
Original Assignee
North Carolina State University
US Department of Agriculture USDA
Industrial Microwave Systems LLC
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Application filed by North Carolina State University, US Department of Agriculture USDA, Industrial Microwave Systems LLC filed Critical North Carolina State University
Publication of AU2001280741A1 publication Critical patent/AU2001280741A1/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

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    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B6/00Heating by electric, magnetic or electromagnetic fields
    • H05B6/64Heating using microwaves
    • H05B6/6447Method of operation or details of the microwave heating apparatus related to the use of detectors or sensors
    • H05B6/6458Method of operation or details of the microwave heating apparatus related to the use of detectors or sensors using humidity or vapor sensors
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23LFOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PREPARATION OR TREATMENT THEREOF
    • A23L25/00Food consisting mainly of nutmeat or seeds; Preparation or treatment thereof
    • A23L25/20Food consisting mainly of nutmeat or seeds; Preparation or treatment thereof consisting of whole seeds or seed fragments
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A23FOODS OR FOODSTUFFS; TREATMENT THEREOF, NOT COVERED BY OTHER CLASSES
    • A23LFOODS, FOODSTUFFS OR NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; PREPARATION OR TREATMENT THEREOF
    • A23L5/00Preparation or treatment of foods or foodstuffs, in general; Food or foodstuffs obtained thereby; Materials therefor
    • A23L5/30Physical treatment, e.g. electrical or magnetic means, wave energy or irradiation
    • A23L5/34Physical treatment, e.g. electrical or magnetic means, wave energy or irradiation using microwaves
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F26DRYING
    • F26BDRYING SOLID MATERIALS OR OBJECTS BY REMOVING LIQUID THEREFROM
    • F26B17/00Machines or apparatus for drying materials in loose, plastic, or fluidised form, e.g. granules, staple fibres, with progressive movement
    • F26B17/02Machines or apparatus for drying materials in loose, plastic, or fluidised form, e.g. granules, staple fibres, with progressive movement with movement performed by belts carrying the materials; with movement performed by belts or elements attached to endless belts or chains propelling the materials over stationary surfaces
    • F26B17/04Machines or apparatus for drying materials in loose, plastic, or fluidised form, e.g. granules, staple fibres, with progressive movement with movement performed by belts carrying the materials; with movement performed by belts or elements attached to endless belts or chains propelling the materials over stationary surfaces the belts being all horizontal or slightly inclined
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F26DRYING
    • F26BDRYING SOLID MATERIALS OR OBJECTS BY REMOVING LIQUID THEREFROM
    • F26B3/00Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat
    • F26B3/32Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by development of heat within the materials or objects to be dried, e.g. by fermentation or other microbiological action
    • F26B3/34Drying solid materials or objects by processes involving the application of heat by development of heat within the materials or objects to be dried, e.g. by fermentation or other microbiological action by using electrical effects
    • F26B3/347Electromagnetic heating, e.g. induction heating or heating using microwave energy
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B6/00Heating by electric, magnetic or electromagnetic fields
    • H05B6/64Heating using microwaves
    • H05B6/78Arrangements for continuous movement of material
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H05ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05BELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B2206/00Aspects relating to heating by electric, magnetic, or electromagnetic fields covered by group H05B6/00
    • H05B2206/04Heating using microwaves
    • H05B2206/046Microwave drying of wood, ink, food, ceramic, sintering of ceramic, clothes, hair

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Electromagnetism (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Polymers & Plastics (AREA)
  • Food Science & Technology (AREA)
  • Nutrition Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Microbiology (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Biotechnology (AREA)
  • Molecular Biology (AREA)
  • Apparatuses For Bulk Treatment Of Fruits And Vegetables And Apparatuses For Preparing Feeds (AREA)
AU2001280741A 2000-07-25 2001-07-25 Rapid, continuous, and selective moisture content equalization of nuts, grains, and similar commodities Abandoned AU2001280741A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US22065000P 2000-07-25 2000-07-25
US60220650 2000-07-25
PCT/US2001/023305 WO2002008678A1 (en) 2000-07-25 2001-07-25 Rapid, continuous, and selective moisture content equalization of nuts, grains, and similar commodities

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AU2001280741A1 true AU2001280741A1 (en) 2002-02-05

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Families Citing this family (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
JP2008519608A (en) 2004-11-12 2008-06-12 ノース カロライナ ステイト ユニバーシティー Heat treatment method and apparatus for food and other biological materials, and products obtained thereby

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US4640020A (en) * 1985-11-27 1987-02-03 Mcdonnell Douglas Corporation Zoned microwave drying apparatus and process
US5039947A (en) * 1990-06-01 1991-08-13 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of Agriculture Microwave technique for single kernel, seed, nut, or fruit moisture content determination
JPH0714795Y2 (en) * 1991-10-04 1995-04-10 株式会社松井製作所 Drying equipment for powder and granules
US5230160A (en) * 1992-08-24 1993-07-27 The J. M. Smucker Company Reduction of aflatoxin content in peanuts
US5852882A (en) * 1993-09-02 1998-12-29 Riviana Foods, Inc. Food drying apparatus
US5871397A (en) * 1997-08-26 1999-02-16 New Holland North America, Inc. Grain monitor

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