Analysis of Temperature Distribution for Horizontal Still Water Immersion Retort
Cai Ping, Tian Shimin
(Comprehensive Test Center of Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine, Beijing, 100123, China)
Abstract: Described the equipment features and temperature distribution situations for one of the mostly used retort in domestic exported canned food manufacturer, the horizontal still water immersion retort. Analyzed the main problems and causes of the retort’s temperature distribution situations, and gave the related solutions. Provided some guidelines of the retort for manufacturers on verification and validation, daily supervision, trouble clearing. Make sure the retort used is reliable and achieve the desired sterilization purpose.
Keywords: Canned Food, Retort, Temperature Distribution, Thermal Process