Spray Nozzle Array

The Spray Nozzle Array is a critical component of the Integrated Beverage Pasteurization and Cooling Tunnel System. It consists of multiple individual spray nozzles mounted in a specific geometric pattern (e.g., linear, grid, or staggered). Its primary function is to ensure complete, even, and controlled coverage of hot water (for pasteurization) or chilled water/coolant (for cooling) onto the surfaces of bottles, cans, or other beverage containers as they pass through the tunnel on a conveyor. This uniform application is essential for achieving consistent thermal treatment, meeting food safety standards (e.g., pathogen reduction), and ensuring uniform product cooling to the desired filling temperature.

The array is connected to a pressurized supply line for the treatment medium (hot water or coolant). As beverage containers pass beneath the array, the medium is forced through the precisely engineered orifices of each nozzle, creating a spray pattern (e.g., full cone, hollow cone, flat fan). The arrangement and orientation of the nozzles are calculated to overlap their spray patterns, eliminating dead zones and ensuring every container receives the same exposure. Flow rate and pressure are controlled by the system's main pumps and valves to maintain consistent spray performance.