PULSED ELECTRIC FIELD systems
PULSED ELECTRIC FIELD (pef) equipment
PEF systems consist of a treatment chamber and one or more generators. High-voltage pulses created by the generator(s) are delivered to the treatment chamber where product is passed through sets of electrodes and treated. In solid systems, conveyor belts move products through the chamber, whereas liquid systems pump products through a pipe. FPS OPTICEPT® offers state of the art solid and liquid PEF systems that can handle any PEF application.' bottom lines.
What is Pulsed Electric Field Technology?
Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology uses high-voltage, low-energy electric pulses to disrupt cell membranes in foods, opening pores in treated cells. PEF can soften foods, improve extraction of intracellular compounds, improve the absorption of liquids, or even improve thermal transfer. PEF's low energy, non-thermal, and non-chemical nature means its deployment can lead to significant improvements in product quality, process efficiency, energy & water consumption, and ultimately, processors' bottom lines.
Applications
Softening
reduce cut force by up to 50%
Drying
reduce drying times and energy consumption while improving product quality
Extraction
increase both yield and extract quality, decrease extraction time
Fully modular, stainless-steel frame, all product-wetted components designed to meet strict food-grade standards
High-powered, PLC-supervised PEF generator unit ensures precise treatment conditions
Absorption
increase absorption rates of liquids and soluble compounds
Thermal Transfer
decrease freezing times and blanching times
And More
tenderize meat, reduce microbial levels in liquids, aid peeling, and more
Contact FPS to learn more on how to optimize your processing goals with next generation PEF technology
FPS OPTICEPT® S-SERIES (SOLIDS)
Through our collaboration with technology partner OptiCept Technologies, we've combined cutting edge PEF technology with decades of experience in hygienic food processing equipment design. The next generation FPS OPTICEPT® S-Series system is the most efficient and hygienic PEF system for processing solid foods in the market, all while minimizing total cost of ownership.
Features
Patented CEPT® technology maximizes treatment efficiency up to 50% more efficient than other PEF systems
Built in generator redundancy minimizes downtime risk
Externally returning top & bottom belts drives efficiency, maximizing hygiene and minimizing belt degradation
Jack lift system fully separates top belt from system for unrivaled accessibility and cleanability
Externally placed motors and sensors improve ease of maintenance
FPS OPTICEPT® L-SERIES (LIQUIDS)
A market leader in liquid PEF processing with a strong foothold in the olive oil industry, the FPS OPTICEPT® L-SERIES PEF system provides a versatile platform for treating liquids and other pumpable products, from olive oil to juice, to small foods suspended in liquid.
FEATURES
Built-in safety and monitoring mechanisms ensure stable, safe, and high-performance operation, making the FPS OPTICEPT® L7 a reliable and advanced solution for the liquid processing industry
CASE STUDY
PEF INCREASEs PRODUCTION, REDUCEs ENERGY CONSUMPTION, IMPROVEs PRODUCT QUALITY
A leading European dehydrated vegetable producer recently integrated an FPS OptiCept SD7 Pulsed Electric Field System into one of its production lines. The implementation of PEF has resulted in faster, more consistent drying, increased yield, and significant energy savings.