The Benefits of an Automated Valve Matrix

The Benefits Of An Automated Valve Matrix
Written By: Rakesh Patel, P.E. Production and packaging processes in food and beverage manufacturing industries are highly complex hence optimizing flow patterns without compromising food safety, product quality and operational flexibility is essential for an efficient operation. An automated valve matrix is a great option to replace manual processes involving flow panels or individual valves through optimized and automated flow management thereby decreasing product cross contamination risks, improving CIP, reducing fluid transfer time, and minimizing changeover/production down times. A mixproof valve enables simultaneous flow of two different fluids through the same valve without allowing them to ever mix. These types…
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Production of Organic Oils and its Challenges

Production Of Organic Oils And Its Challenges
Over the last several years, organic products have gone from fringe to mainstream, quickly becoming sought-after by consumers. Demand for organic oils and oilseeds co-products has kept pace with this trend. While products with labels like “non-GMO” are still prized, most consumers are interested in certified organic items and are often willing to pay more for them.  What is “Organic”? For a product to be classified as organic, it can’t just rely on the say-so of a company. Organics must be USDA (or EU) certified. Products that are certified must be non-GMO and sourced naturally—no pesticides, chemicals, or preservatives. In addition, the…
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Water Sustainability at OilSeed Plants

Water Sustainability At OilSeed Plants
Every oilseed plant has to deal with wastewater. Once the water has been used to degum and scrub, clean equipment, and wash off trucks where does it go? Before your wastewater can be released down the drain, you’re responsible for evaluating and monitoring the contents of the water. Failure to do so can result in extra costs or notices of violation. What is the process for analyzing and properly treating wastewater? This article explores the topic of water footprint sustainability in the wastewater process at Oilseed plants but also applies to other Food-processing plants dealing with Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG). Typical Oilseed Plant…
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WEBINAR: The NFPA 652 Regulations And How It Affects Your Business

WEBINAR: The NFPA 652 Regulations And How It Affects Your Business
In this webinar, industry veteran Matt Williamson P.E. covers combustible dust and the NFPA 652 regulation, how to conduct a DHA, and what you need to do moving forward to be in compliance with this standard. Many businesses remain unaware of their legal obligations under the NFPA 652 standard. If your business does not have a dust hazard analysis or DHA on file, you could be cited and fined. Watch the recording below:
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