Abstract: A process for sterilization of a liquid in a continuous system comprising a series of steps. First the liquid is continuously pumped into a pressurized system. A process for sterilization of a liquid in a continuous system where, in the first step, the liquid is continuously pumped into a pressurized system. Second, the pressure on the liquid is increased in a first pressurization stage. Next, the liquid is increased in pressure in a second pressurization stage. Fourth, the liquid is held at an elevated pressure for a predetermined period of time to kill off microorganisms within the liquid. The liquid is then rapidly depressurized to fracture microorganisms within the liquid. The apparatus for producing this process includes a continuous liquid treatment system with a pump, a first stage intensifier, a surge drum, a second stage intensifier, a pressure receiver and a pressure reducer.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 6, 1999
Date of Patent:
December 19, 2000
Assignee:
The Coca-Cola Company
Inventors:
Gerald M. Platz, N. Wayne Walkup, Howard L. Grimmett
Abstract: A box, and the method for use thereof, for a concentrate bag-in-box package for use with bags having a discharge tube for use with beverage dispensers having peristaltic pumps, the box having a tear flap defining a plurality of different tube opening locations, whereby different size packages can be used even though their center line does not line up with the tube passageway in the pump.
Abstract: A process for sterilization of a liquid in a continuous system including a series of steps. First the liquid is continuously pumped into a pressurized system. Second, the pressure on the liquid is increased in a first pressurization stage. Next, the liquid is increased in pressure in a second pressurization stage. Fourth, the liquid is held at an elevated pressure for a predetermined period of time to kill off microorganisms within the liquid. The liquid is then rapidly depressurized to fracture microorganisms within the liquid. The apparatus for producing this process includes a continuous liquid treatment system with a pump, a first stage intensifier, a surge drum, a second stage intensifier, a pressure receiver and a pressure reducer. A particulate treatment system may also be included which includes a pressure receiver, an intensifier, and a recoverer for blending a particulate component with the liquid component.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 1, 1997
Date of Patent:
December 21, 1999
Assignee:
The Coca-Cola Company
Inventors:
Gerald M. Platz, N. Wayne Walkup, Howard L. Grimmett