Meat Slurry: Legacy Sparge System Flow Rate: 100 GPM [23 m3/hr] Inlet Temperature: 32°F [0°C] Discharge Temperature: 187°F [86°C] Steam Supply Pressure: 60 PSIG [4.1 barg] A large pet food processor with headquarters in St. Louis, MO, USA, needed to replace a legacy sparge system used to cook meat slurry for its high level brand dog food. The old sparger cooking system did not hit proper temperature and, at times, could not hold the temperature for the needed time. This was a major issue as reaching proper temperature is important for a consistent and uniform cook. It was also plagued with burn on and plugging of the system, requiring constant shutdown to fix the problem. SOLUTIONPreceding 1995, this company purchased its first direct steam injection Hydroheaters for flavoring applicat

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