This study presents a system to electro-neutralize agrochemicals in food and water samples based on the properties of a controlled electron trap, the related apparatus is protected under patent application (WD/2018/090110; ONPO: BR 10 2016 0268486) / (PCT / BR 2017/050115). The efficacy of the system was verified as to the type, quantity, surface tension charge, temperature, pH and static energy loading of the electrolyte for both solid and liquid samples. Ot also took into consideration the retention and accumulation measurement of electric charges, verification of electrical potential differences and also accumulation by applying pulsed high voltage in according to the Daniell Cell method. The proposed technology is able to provide the electron-neutralization of acidic and alkaline chemicals and their toxic byproducts by modifying the pH of the liquid or solid medium. This is justified by the action of the electron trap using different polarities and electrodes in the range of 8 to 100 kV.
In this study we demonstrated the inactivation of E. coli, C. difficile, meshophilic bacteria and Salmonella spp. through Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology. First, a simulation using Finite Element Method Magnetics Mathematical Modeling was used to obtain the electric field values to be used in the electro-pasteurization tunnel. Then, practical tests were carried out by using an industrial scale apparatus set with the following parameters: pulse 20 s -40 s, 40, 80 and 450 kV, radio frequency of 350 kHz and treadmill speed at 10 m/min. The results from practical tests shows a complete elimination of all microrganisms, thus proving that PEF technology significantly contributes to food safety and can be used on an industrial scale.
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