Pilot Plant Facilities
A 10,000 square foot facility on the Geneva, NY campus devoted to the preservation and processing of fruits and vegetables. Includes an extensive equipment inventory and full utilities.
Small Scale Unit Operations
Numerous pieces of equipment ranging from a ceramic ultrafiltration unit to an FPS pouch system are available in the pilot plant. Complete processing lines include continuous applesauce processing, apple/grape/tomato juice processing, and green bean canning.
Contact John Churey at 315-787-2258 or jjc2@cornell.edu
Unit Operations
High Pressure Cookers
- Vertical still retorts with over pressure
- FMC steritors
- FMC Pouch Cookers
Low Pressure Cookers
- Applesauce line
- Heat exchanger
- Steam Injection System
- Exhaust tunnel
Dehydration
- Cabinet hot air dryers
- Freeze dryers
Juice Extractors
- Rack and frame presses
- Belt press
- Large bladder press
- Hydrolic press
- Willmes bladder press
- Continuous screw press
Juice Pasteurizer
- Pasteurizer
Filters
- Plate & frame filters
- Drum filter
- Ultra filter
Freezing
- Blast Freezer
Blanchers
- Steam belt & cooling
- Vacuum blanch chamber
Packaging
- Bottle Filler
- Vacuum packaging
Additional Facilities
- Raw Products Building
- Cold Rooms