Due to the above reasons, our ohmic heaters can process, uniformly and briefly (from 10 to 90 sec), both homogeneous and heterogeneous products. For the latter some precautions must be taken, e.g. regarding the composition of the carrying fluid, which electrical properties should be similar to the ones of the solid particles.

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Ohmic processing approaches to some extent the HTST (High Temperature Short Time) concept, although the thermal damage to the product is remarkably reduced in comparison to conventional heating methods.

Sensory parameters in particular (like color, consistence and flavor) result much more satisfactory at the end of the heating process.

Aside from the reported quality improvements, industrial applications of Emmepiemme ohmic heater pointed out some further benefits in comparison with conventional heating methods, which are mentioned below.

 

Flexibility

Whether previously requested and arranged, a single equipment can be designed to be able to process both homogeneous products and products containing particulates. The processing of products containing diversified electrical properties is also possible in the range 1 to 30 times.

 

Elasticity

The absence of hot walls and quick heating gives the chance to easily stop and restart operation, and with very little product damage or loss, which is impossible with conventional systems and other sort of aseptic plants.

 

Modular construction

Emmepiemme ohmic heater is designed on a modular base. The single module is a 60 KW power unit; therefore it is possible, within its limits, to increase a plant power and capacity by simply installing additional modules.

 

Compactness

The overall dimensions of Emmepiemme ohmic heater are very reduced, thus it can be easily inserted even in existing lines, without problems as for layout or utilities.

 

Large-section pipes

This technology allows adopting large pipe sections (from 50 to 100 mm), so that the product pumping capacity is improved, especially for continuous plants, thus remarkably reducing the mechanical spoilage of products due to displacement.

Fluids containing particulates are more likely to lead to finished products with very large pieces (20 and even 25 mm), which are unlikely to be maintained in conventional systems.

This benefit also regards products with very high drained weight, e.g. up to 80-90% (depending on the specific product).

 

Commercial advantages

Because of the improved sensory qualities and the possible applications given by the aforementioned features, it is possible to put highly competitive and innovative products on the market, e.g. also including frozen products (IQF) as well.

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