Engineered Systems for Handling Material and Product Between Processing Operations.
Abstract
The major equipment and steps in the production of combat rations have been individually addressed in the CRAMTD demonstration site, such as filling and sealing Tray Pack cans, filling and sealing MRE pouches and retorting for sterility. The introduction of materials and ingredients into the process and movement between operations has been accomplished manually and expeditiously, but the methods and equipment used would not support normal production rates. Further, there was a need to optimize product safety and overall efficiency. This project covered documentation and analysis of current technology, and resulted in the development of integrated systems for moving product and material in and between specific process areas. A Hi-Speed Checkweigher Pouch Inspection Conveyor, Brenter Retort Loader, Roll Hoist Machine, Intermittent Bucket Conveyor and Centralized Control Station were developed and demonstrated during the project. Non-Traditional Capital Investment Criteria (NCIC) studies were made of Product Feeders, Retort Crate Loading, and a Centralized Control Station.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1996
- Accession Number
- ADA318948
Entities
People
- J. Luxhoj
- N. Litman
- T. Descovich
Organizations
- Rutgers University Department of Food Science