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Wet Pilot Plant

Room 135, Food Science Building

The Wet Pilot Plant is designed for processing fluid and wet foods,with an emphasis on dairy products, fruits and vegetables.

 

 

Major Equipment & Processes Supported
Cheese Manufacture Dairy
Products Manufacture Fruit & Vegetable Processing
High Pressure Processing Unit
HTST Pasteurizer
Ice Cream Manufacture
Jet Cooker
Juice Processing
Retort (to be installation 2008)
Steam Kettles
UHT/HTST Processor
Yogurt and Cultured Products Manufacture


Coming soon, a complete listing of equipment and specifications.

Features
4000 sq. ft. net processing space
Additional dry storage
Dedicated walk-in cooler and freezer
Adjacent to 1st floor loading dock, with overhead door and lift to enable semi-trailers to deliver equipment and supplies directly into the Pilot Plant

Utilities
Cold water (city)
Chilled water (sweet)
Hot water
Steam
Air
Vacuum
Natural gas
Electric (110, 220, 440 V, 1 and 3 phase)
Ethernet access


For more information contact:

Kerry E. Kaylegian, Ph.D.
Director of Industrial Outreach
Pilot Plant Manager
324 Food Science Building
University Park, PA 16802


Ph: (814) 867-1379
Email: kek14@psu.edu

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May 27, 2008