"Servo Pressure" Hydrostatic Pressure Processing Equipment Q&A

• Q1. What is hydrostatic pressurization?
• Q2. What effect can be obtained by pressurization?
• Q3. In what fields can it be used?
• Q4. How much pressure can be generated?
• Q5. Is it possible to control the speed of pressure increases?
• Q6. Can it be done in conjunction with heat treatment?

Q1. What is hydrostatic pressurization?

It is the even supply of water pressure from the periphery of the material.

Q2. What effect can be obtained by pressurization?

Degeneration of protein, sterilization, and insecticidal uses are among the well-known effects, but there are also unknown effects that are being actively researched in great number.

Q3. In what fields can it be used?

Jam and juices that have undergone pressure treatment are already available in the market. By not applying heat, products can be manufactured to make use of the product's original flavors.
Other fields include material modification of fibers and ceramics. The usages of pressurization are being researched in a wide range of fields.

Q4. How much pressure can be generated?

It depends on the capacity and conditions of the pressure containers being used, but industry proven results have been acquired up to 1.5 GPa.

Q5. Is it possible to control the speed of pressure increases?

Yes, it is possible.

Q6. Can it be done in conjunction with heat treatment?

Yes, it is possible. However, since water boils at temperatures above 100°C, a different medium would be required in such a case.