Abstract: A method and system of processing citrus fruit is disclosed. A peeling chamber has opposing ends and a fruit inlet and fruit outlet formed at respective opposing ends. Abrasive rollers are rotatably mounted in an arcuate configuration within the peeling chamber at an area forming a lower portion of the peeling chamber. Citrus fruit is fed into the peeling chamber through the fruit inlet to the fruit outlet. The citrus fruit engages the rotating abrasive rollers with a residence time within the peeling chamber for peeling off the outer surface of the fruit in an amount sufficient to remove a majority of the oil within the citrus fruit and leaving sufficient peel thickness for maintaining peel integrity.

Abstract: A method and system of processing citrus fruit is shown. A peeling chamber has opposing ends and a fruit inlet and fruit outlet formed at respective opposing ends. Abrasive rollers are rotatably mounted in an arcuate configuration within the peeling chamber at an area forming a lower portion of the peeling chamber. Citrus fruit is fed into the peeling chamber through the fruit inlet to the fruit outlet. The citrus fruit engages the rotating abrasive rollers with a residence time within the peeling chamber for peeling off the outer surface of the fruit in an amount sufficient to remove a majority of the oil within the citrus fruit and leaving sufficient peel thickness for maintaining peel integrity.

Abstract: A method and system of processing citrus fruit is disclosed. A peeling chamber has opposing ends and a fruit inlet and fruit outlet formed at respective opposing ends. Abrasive rollers are rotatably mounted in an arcuate configuration within the peeling chamber at an area forming a lower portion of the peeling chamber. Citrus fruit is fed into the peeling chamber through the fruit inlet to the fruit outlet. The citrus fruit engages the rotating abrasive rollers with a residence time within the peeling chamber for peeling off the outer surface of the fruit in an amount sufficient to remove a majority of the oil within the citrus fruit and leaving sufficient peel thickness for maintaining peel integrity.

Abstract: The method and system of the present invention measures pulp dryness using nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). It also controls the discharge of pulp and juice from a juice finisher. The discharge from the juice finisher is measured using the sensor. Based on the results of the NMR measurement, one of at least the juice injection into the juice finisher, the speed of the juice finisher, or the discharge pressure from the juice finisher is regulated.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydraulic reactor and classifier, with ultrasonic application for a continuous process of separation and recovering minerals or other type of materials or for the production of chemical compounds. It comprises a body of two main sections, an upper part and a lower part. The upper part comprises a container, a loading compartment, a lamella package, at least one ultrasound transducer package and a peripheral weir. The lower part comprises an inverted semi-pyramidal container having a square base, the square base attached to the upper part, at least one ultrasound transducer package at different location within the reactor to distribute the ultrasound effect all over the slurry flowing through the reactor, a nozzle for delivering a liquid or a gas. The final part comprises a pinch valve for discharging coarse particles as a slurry.

Abstract: Line head thermal printing apparatus including a plurality of printing heating elements (2) designed to print, under the control of individual activation elements (7, 8) and by means of memory points (6; 46) of a printing register (5; 45), successive lines of points on a medium to be printed which is driven in advance against the head (1), which apparatus includes elements (10; 40) for individual write addressing of the memory points (6; 46).

Abstract: A method and apparatus for fastening a holding member (6) for the springs (4) that apply pressure to the counter-rolls (3) for driving sheets of paper on the frame (2) of a machine, such as a facsimile machine, is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of:1) pressing the holding members against the springs so as to compress the springs against the rollers;2) positioning the holding members (8, 11, 12) relative to locator tabs and ribs of the frame;3) causing and maintaining the aforementioned positive placement by the force of compression of the aforementioned elastic springs.

Abstract: Spacing device for magnetic recording and/or reading head-holder pads, characterized in that it comprises, for each pad, an inner fixed spacing ramp, namely situated not far from the rotary axle of the discs, this ramp being inclined with respect to the surface of the latter, and at the end of a support arm, a sliding part adapted to cooperate with said ramp and to space said pad from the surface of the disc concerned when, by actuation of the drive means, said support arm is moved radially towards said axle.