---
title: "Industrial Ultrasonic Vegetable Washer"
industry: "Processing and Preserving of Fruit and Vegetables"
verification_protocol:
  urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:INDUSTRIAL_ULTRASONIC_VEGETABLE_WASHER"
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attributes:
  primary_spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "20-100 kHz ultrasonic frequency, 0.5-3.0 W/cm² power density, 15-40°C water temperature"
    unit: "kg/hour"
  secondary_spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "20-100 kHz ultrasonic frequency, 0.5-3.0 W/cm² power density, 15-40°C water temperature"
    unit: "kHz"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 150
    unit: "W"
    consequence: "Acoustic cavitation collapse pressure exceeding 1000 bar generates microjets eroding transducer surfaces, while excessive thermal loading depolarizes PZT-4 piezoelectric material beyond its Curie point"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Insufficient dissolved gas content below 3 mg/L in wash water"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Integrated dissolved oxygen sensor with automated gas injection maintaining 8-12 mg/L concentration"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Resonant frequency drift exceeding ±0.5% from 40 kHz nominal due to transducer mounting bolt torque relaxation"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Piezoelectric feedback loop with 0.1% frequency resolution and 12 N·m calibrated torque mounting system"
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  ultrasonic-transducer-array:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:ULTRASONIC_TRANSDUCER_ARRAY"
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  stainless-steel-washing-tank:
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:STAINLESS_STEEL_WASHING_TANK"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  high-frequency-generator:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:HIGH_FREQUENCY_GENERATOR"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  conveyor-system:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:CONVEYOR_SYSTEM"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  water-filtration-unit:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:WATER_FILTRATION_UNIT"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
  - standard: "ISO 9001:2015 (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
  - standard: "CE MARKING (EU MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC)"
    scope: "Verified Engineering Specification"
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/processing-preserving-fruit-vegetables/product/industrial-ultrasonic-vegetable-washer.md"
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  contract_standard: "ERC-721-Industrial"
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  royalty_logic: "IPFS-CID-REQUIRED"
  mint_status: "logic-verified-ready"
version: "3.3.4-EXTREME-SOVEREIGN-WEB3"
---

# Industrial Specification: Industrial Ultrasonic Vegetable Washer

## 1. Technical Definition
Industrial machine using ultrasonic cavitation to remove contaminants from vegetables.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **20-100 kHz ultrasonic frequency, 0.5-3.0 W/cm² power density, 15-40°C water temperature**. Failure boundary: **Cavitation threshold exceeded at 150 W/cm² power density causing transducer piezoelectric ceramic fracture at 120°C Curie temperature**, Mechanism: **Acoustic cavitation collapse pressure exceeding 1000 bar generates microjets eroding transducer surfaces, while excessive thermal loading depolarizes PZT-4 piezoelectric material beyond its Curie point**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Harmonic Vibration Force Generation**:

> **Primary Equation**: $F_e = m \cdot r \cdot \omega^2 \sin(\omega t)$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Calculates centrifugal force for vibratory sifters/feeders.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| m | Eccentric Mass | Engineering Constant |
| r | Radius | Engineering Constant |
| \omega | Angular Frequency | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Insufficient dissolved gas content below 3 mg/L in wash water | 8 | Transient cavitation collapse producing 5000 K localized plasma damaging vegetable cell walls | Integrated dissolved oxygen sensor with automated gas injection maintaining 8-12 mg/L concentration |
| Resonant frequency drift exceeding ±0.5% from 40 kHz nominal due to transducer mounting bolt torque relaxation | 8 | Acoustic impedance mismatch causing 85% ultrasonic energy reflection heating transducer to 95°C | Piezoelectric feedback loop with 0.1% frequency resolution and 12 N·m calibrated torque mounting system |

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

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Ultrasonic Transducer Array](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/ultrasonic-transducer-array.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Stainless Steel Washing Tank](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/stainless-steel-washing-tank.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [High-Frequency Generator](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/high-frequency-generator.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Conveyor System](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/conveyor-system.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Water Filtration Unit](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/water-filtration-unit.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Industrial Water Filtration System**, **Conveyor Belt System**, **Industrial Air Knife Dryer**  
**Downstream Applications**: Pre-washed Salad Mixes, Ready-to-Eat Vegetable Trays, Frozen Vegetable Products  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: How does ultrasonic cavitation clean vegetables more effectively than traditional washing?
**A**: Ultrasonic cavitation creates microscopic bubbles that implode, generating intense scrubbing action that removes dirt, pesticides, and microorganisms from vegetable surfaces and crevices that traditional washing methods often miss.

### Q: What maintenance is required for the ultrasonic transducer array?
**A**: The piezoelectric ceramic transducers require minimal maintenance. Regular inspection for mineral deposits, ensuring proper water chemistry to prevent scaling, and checking electrical connections are the primary maintenance tasks.

### Q: Can this machine handle delicate vegetables without damage?
**A**: Yes, the ultrasonic cleaning process is non-abrasive and gentle. The adjustable frequency and intensity settings allow operators to optimize cleaning for delicate vegetables like leafy greens, berries, and herbs without causing damage.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance
- ISO 9001:2015 (QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS)
- CE MARKING (EU MACHINERY DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC)

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Industrial Ultrasonic Vegetable Washer](https://cnfx.com/industry/processing-preserving-fruit-vegetables/product/industrial-ultrasonic-vegetable-washer)**

### 🌐 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_ULTRASONIC_VEGETABLE_WASHER | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: ab95e094
