---
title: "Industrial Hydrostatic Blancher"
industry: "Processing and Preserving of Fruit and Vegetables"
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  urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:INDUSTRIAL_HYDROSTATIC_BLANCHER"
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  index_version: "2026.Q1-Universal"
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attributes:
  primary_spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.5-3.0 bar (hydrostatic pressure), 85-100°C (water temperature), 2-15 minutes (processing time)"
    unit: "kg/hour"
  secondary_spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.5-3.0 bar (hydrostatic pressure), 85-100°C (water temperature), 2-15 minutes (processing time)"
    unit: "meters"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 250
    unit: "MPa"
    consequence: "Thermal stress-induced fatigue cracking (ΔT &gt; 50°C/min causes σ_thermal = EαΔT &gt; 150 MPa), Cavitation erosion at pump impeller (NPSHa &lt; NPSHr + 0.5m), Chloride stress corrosion cracking (Cl- &gt; 25 ppm at T &gt; 60°C)"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Water hammer pressure surge (Joukowsky equation: ΔP = ρcΔv, where ρ=1000 kg/m³, c=1482 m/s)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Installation of surge arrestor with 10 ms response time and pressure relief valve set at 110% MAWP"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Calcium carbonate scaling (Langelier Saturation Index &gt; +0.5)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Integrated water treatment system with automatic acid dosing (pH maintained at 6.5-7.0) and 50 μm filtration"
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  hydrostatic-tank:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:HYDROSTATIC_TANK"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  temperature-control-system:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:TEMPERATURE_CONTROL_SYSTEM"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  submerged-conveyor:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SUBMERGED_CONVEYOR"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  water-circulation-pump:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:WATER_CIRCULATION_PUMP"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  product-infeed-system:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:PRODUCT_INFEED_SYSTEM"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 12100:2010 - SAFETY OF MACHINERY"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "ASME BPE-2019 - BIOPROCESSING EQUIPMENT"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "DIN 11850-1:2016 - STAINLESS STEEL TUBES FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/processing-preserving-fruit-vegetables/product/industrial-hydrostatic-blancher.md"
on_chain_sovereignty:
  contract_standard: "ERC-721-Industrial"
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  royalty_logic: "IPFS-CID-REQUIRED"
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version: "3.3.4-EXTREME-SOVEREIGN-WEB3"
---

# Industrial Specification: Industrial Hydrostatic Blancher

## 1. Technical Definition
Industrial machine for thermal processing of fruits and vegetables using water immersion.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.5-3.0 bar (hydrostatic pressure), 85-100°C (water temperature), 2-15 minutes (processing time)**. Failure boundary: **Pressure vessel yield strength: 250 MPa (ASME BPVC Section VIII), Temperature gradient: &gt;50°C/min across vessel wall, Water contamination: &gt;1000 ppm total dissolved solids**, Mechanism: **Thermal stress-induced fatigue cracking (ΔT &gt; 50°C/min causes σ_thermal = EαΔT &gt; 150 MPa), Cavitation erosion at pump impeller (NPSHa &lt; NPSHr + 0.5m), Chloride stress corrosion cracking (Cl- &gt; 25 ppm at T &gt; 60°C)**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **LMTD Logarithmic Mean Temperature Difference**:

> **Primary Equation**: $Q = U \cdot A \cdot \Delta T_{lm}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Sizing validation for pasteurization and cooling tunnels.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| U | Heat Transfer Coeff | Engineering Constant |
| A | Area | Engineering Constant |
| \Delta T_{lm} | LMTD | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Water hammer pressure surge (Joukowsky equation: ΔP = ρcΔv, where ρ=1000 kg/m³, c=1482 m/s) | 8 | Pressure vessel gasket blowout at flange connection | Installation of surge arrestor with 10 ms response time and pressure relief valve set at 110% MAWP |
| Calcium carbonate scaling (Langelier Saturation Index &gt; +0.5) | 8 | Heat exchanger fouling reducing heat transfer coefficient by &gt;40% | Integrated water treatment system with automatic acid dosing (pH maintained at 6.5-7.0) and 50 μm filtration |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| primary_spec | Config-dependent | kg/hour | Verified |
| secondary_spec | Config-dependent | meters | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Hydrostatic Tank](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/hydrostatic-tank.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Temperature Control System](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/basic-metal-manufacturing/product/temperature-control-system.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Submerged Conveyor](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/submerged-conveyor.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Water Circulation Pump](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/water-circulation-pump.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Product Infeed System](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/product-infeed-system.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Industrial Water Treatment System**, **Steam Boiler System**, **Product Conveyor System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Canned Vegetables, Frozen Fruits, Ready-to-Eat Salad Mixes  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What are the main advantages of a hydrostatic blancher over other blanching methods?
**A**: Hydrostatic blanchers provide uniform heat distribution through water immersion, ensuring consistent product quality, better nutrient retention, and precise temperature control compared to steam or hot water spray methods.

### Q: How does the stainless steel 316L construction benefit food processing applications?
**A**: Stainless steel 316L offers superior corrosion resistance against acidic fruits and vegetables, meets food-grade hygiene standards, and withstands high-temperature processing while maintaining durability and easy cleaning.

### Q: What factors determine the processing capacity of an industrial hydrostatic blancher?
**A**: Processing capacity depends on conveyor width, residence time settings, product density, and temperature range. Our machines typically handle 500-5000 kg/hour with adjustable parameters for different fruits and vegetables.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 12100:2010 - SAFETY OF MACHINERY
- ASME BPE-2019 - BIOPROCESSING EQUIPMENT
- DIN 11850-1:2016 - STAINLESS STEEL TUBES FOR THE FOOD INDUSTRY

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **5** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: INDUSTRIAL_HYDROSTATIC_BLANCHER | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: cde3e12a
