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Articles Tagged with ''temperature control''

Spiral freezer controls
Temperature Monitoring and Control

Linking process control with building control and HVAC systems for better control

Integrating process control can help improve quality while saving energy as well
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
July 21, 2020

While not intuitively obvious, some processes lend themselves to having their control systems linked to a building’s control system, climate controls or HVAC. For example, a spiral freezer should be linked with process and environmental controls to save energy and improve the process. Other process applications that can benefit from further integration with environmental controls include drying, baking and other yeast-based processes.


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Endress+Hauser's iTHERM line of temperature sensors
Tech Update

Controlling temperature from farm to fork protects product quality, brand name

Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
July 16, 2020
Temperature is that one measurement that’s dictated by governmental regulations to prove that you have a kill step in your process. Beyond that, there are rules for keeping fresh food under a certain temperature to keep it safe both in transit and storage, and—just as important—maintain its quality so you don’t have to throw it out prematurely.
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Frost Buildup
COVID-19

Humidity Control: Conquering frost during pandemic production levels

Dan Dettmers
June 24, 2020

Humidity control may be the last thing on your mind right now if you’re running a food processing facility, trying to execute a rapid buildout to meet increased consumer demands. But, as you race to adjust production lines, “dust off” old processing equipment and ultimately ramp up how much food you’re making and storing, dialing in your humidity control will eliminate a handful of costly issues that slow down production.


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Out with the old methods
Instrumentation & control

Use the right instrumentation to improve batch manufacturing

Ditch the antiquated clipboard and meet quality and regulatory demands with digital instrumentation, and get more consistent batches
Joshua Friesz
Joshua Friesz
Nicole Meidl
Nicole Meidl
March 10, 2020
Ensure the consistency of each batch with on-line instrumentation.
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temperature monitoring
Tech Update

Technologies help processors find best temperature for quality, efficiency

Rose Shilling
Rose Shilling
February 17, 2020
Three companies are using interesting methods to keep refrigerated and frozen foods at just the right temperature.
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Spiral freezer upgrade
New Plant Products

Spiral freezer upgrade

November 21, 2019
The static pressure control system (SPCS) is the company’s most recent service upgrade for older A-Tec spiral freezers.
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Modular in-rack freezing system
New Plant Products

Modular in-rack freezing system

November 20, 2019
QFM is designed to improve on the performance of the company’s QuickFreeze, while adding flexibility, remote control and new ways to manage blast freezing and tempering demand.
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Teguar Computers Cory Hovanetz

Android is not just for smartphones—it’s for smart low-temp operations too

Despite the critical need for accountability, many processing facilities and distribution centers are using devices that run on legacy Windows systems.
September 27, 2019
More and more plants and distribution centers are turning to panel PCs that have Android operating systems for monitoring and controlling low-temp processing and material handling operations.
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ammonia refrigeration system
Tech Update

How strong is the weakest link in your cold food chain?

Sharon Spielman
Sharon Spielman
August 14, 2019
Many foodborne illnesses occur because a link in the cold food chain was weak or broken, with temperature inconsistencies that allowed pathogens to begin growing.
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Endress+Hauser's TM411 RTD sensor
Automation Series

Automated temperature monitoring and control ensure food safety

Automated temperature monitoring and control help ensure food safety during transit, processing and storage, and satisfy electronic recordkeeping requirements.
Wayne Labs, Senior Contributing Technical Editor
Wayne Labs
May 1, 2017
Of the major measured process variables, temperature is perhaps the most important in food and beverage.
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