A unit for pressure scalding the skin of root vegetables

A unit for pressure scalding the skin of root vegetables External dimensions of the working (pressure) tank: - Diameter - 910 mm; - Height - 1,035 mm. Technical data: - Producer - De Plaatijzer Industrie B.V., Apeldoorn - Netherlands; - Serial number - 27904/3; - Medium - pair; - Tank capacity - 440 l; - Test pressure - 21 bar; - Design temperature - 204 °C; - Working pressure - up to 14 bar; - Drive - geared motor - motor - 3.5 kW / 1440 U / min; - Year built - 1977; - Structure, chute and receiving conveyor - stainless steel version. Device operation description: The tank is used for peeling root vegetables with the help of

steam with a pressure of up to 15 bar and a temperature of 204 °C.

The boiler operation cycle is as follows:

- The steam outlet valve closes; - The steam supply valve opens, but only when the door is completely closed; - the boiler starts rotating (turns); - After the evaporation time has elapsed, the steam supply valve

closes and the steam drain valve opens; - The boiler door opens; - The boiler continues to turn and empties in 2 to 3 turns; - the boiler stops in its starting position; - The next load is loaded.