PPT Slide
- electricity is power source-switch on and off
- uses stream of high-energy electrons accelerated at near the speed of light
- electrons are showered on the product
- facilities are shielded with concrete or steel walls
- penetrates approximately 2-3” of product and packaging
- ideal for thin ground beef patties
- can process 26,400 lbs in one hour
- estimated cost of $0.05/lb for in-plant system
- $0.15/lb for off-site system (product is transported to facility, unloaded, unpacked, treated, repacked, reloaded)