| Project Title | Electrotechnological procedure using electroflotation to separate liquids and solids in the agri-food and agri-environmental sectors |
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| Track Code | P2725 |
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| Short Description | The electroflotation (EF) process has been developed and adapted for use in the clarification of apple juice. Electrophysical and electrochemical parameters were developed for a process that combines electroflotation and ultrafiltration. The procedure clarifies raw apple juice by controlling the generation of hydrogen micro-bubbles during the electrolysis of water. |
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| Abstract | None |
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| Tags | agriculture, apple juice, applied physics, biomaterials, clarification, electroflotation, environment, environmental engineering, environmental technologies, food, food science, life sciences, materials, non-food products and processing, nutrition, pollution, science and technology, ultrafiltration, wastewater |
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| Posted Date | Mar 22, 2007 9:46 AM |
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Process and Product
This EF procedure regulates the following parameters: the kinetics of tension, conductivity, temperature, current intensity, pH, electrode gap, viscosity, agitation and product pre-treatment for each medium used. In order to minimize electrode replacement costs, the procedure has been designed and electrode material selected with a view to reducing electrode erosion and other damage, while maximizing electrolytes.
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In addition to its use in the clarification of apple juice, this EF procedure reduces the pollution load of industrial wastewater and as such has other applications within the food, agri-food and agri-environment sectors.
This posting does not represent an endorsement or guarantee by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) of any products, processes, or practices of the firm holding the sole license for this technology.
The intellectual property rights to this technology belong to AAFC and to a Canadian firm that was a collaborator in the development of the EF cell for use with apple juice.
Business Opportunity Available
AAFC is looking for a Canadian business interested in obtaining an operating license for this technology, further developing the technology, or finding other commercial applications for the EF system.
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