Scientific and technical basis for the development of an induction heating unit for milk pasteurization

Introduction. Induction heating is a preferred heating technique for industrial, medical and consumer systems, because it has a number of advantages over traditional heat transfer methods. The advantages include energy efficiency, heating rate, safety of operation, cleanliness of the process, low metal consumption, simple design, and precise control of the temperature of the heated raw materials. An induction heating unit is especially important for farms involved in processing of milk and producing milk-based products. Aim of the Study. The study is aimed at developing a prototype unit for long-term pasteurization of milk using a container heated by induction currents and at selecting optimal operating conditions for the developed prototype unit.