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Where are jacketed kettles mainly applied? What is their function?
The jacketed kettle, also known as a steam kettle, cooking kettle, or jacketed steam kettle, is widely used in the processing of candies, pharmaceuticals, dairy products, wines, pastries, preserved fruits, beverages, canned foods, seasoned delicacies, and more. It can also be utilized in large restaurants or canteens for simmering soups, cooking dishes, stewing meats, and making porridge. It is an excellent device for improving food processing quality, shortening time, and enhancing working conditions.
Typically composed of a kettle body and support legs, the kettle body consists of inner and outer spherical layers forming a double-layer structure with the intermediate layer heated by steam. There are fixed, tiltable, and agitated styles available. The jacketed kettle features a large heating area, high thermal efficiency, uniform heating, short boiling times for liquids, easy control of heating temperatures, an aesthetically pleasing appearance, easy installation, convenient operation, and reliable safety. It is widely used in various types of food processing and can also be used in large restaurants or canteens for simmering soups, cooking dishes, stewing meats, making porridge, etc., to improve food processing quality, shorten processing times, and enhance working conditions.
Classification of Jacketed Kettles
1. According to structural form: tiltable jacketed kettles, vertical (fixed) jacketed kettles.
2. Depending on the heating method: electrically heated jacketed kettles, steam-heated jacketed kettles, gas-heated jacketed kettles, electromagnetic heated jacketed kettles.
3. Based on process requirements, they may include stirring equipment or not.
4. According to sealing methods: open type, flat cover type, vacuum type.
Structure of Jacketed Kettle
Fixed types mainly consist of the kettle body and support legs;
Tiltable types mainly consist of the kettle body and tilting frame;
Agitated types mainly consist of the kettle body and stirring device.
Efficient Heating
Using steam at a certain pressure as the heat source (electric heating is also available), the jacketed kettle features a large heating area, high thermal efficiency, uniform heating, short boiling times for liquids, and easy control of heating temperatures.
