Hydrokattilointi
Hydrokattilointi is a Finnish term referring to hydrothermal processing conducted in closed, water-filled vessels where heat is transferred to a reaction mixture primarily through steam or hot water. The process relies on pressure to keep water in liquid form at temperatures above 100°C, enabling higher reaction temperatures and faster heat transfer than open-boiling methods.
Equipment and operation: Hydrokattilointi is typically performed in reactors resembling autoclaves or boiler-based kettles, designed to
Applications: In Finnish industry, hydrokattilointi is used for biomass pretreatment and extraction of valuable compounds, food
Advantages and limitations: The method provides rapid heating, uniform temperature distribution, and the ability to operate