Kokeenhet

Kokeenhet is a Norwegian term used to describe a device or system whose primary function is to boil liquids. The word combines koke, meaning to boil, with enhet, meaning unit, and is found mainly in Norwegian technical literature, manuals, and procurement documents. In practice, kokeenhet can refer to equipment ranging from household appliances to industrial processing vessels, unified by the common goal of delivering controlled heat to achieve boiling and, if required, sustained boil conditions.

In household contexts, kokeenhet is often synonymous with electric kettles, water boilers, or other compact units designed for rapid heating of liquids for domestic use. In industrial settings, the term covers larger boil‑systems such as jacketed kettles, boiling reactors, or steam‑heated process vessels used in food processing, chemical production, pharma, or bio-based manufacturing. The specific design and performance characteristics vary widely according to required temperature, pressure, throughput, and process compatibility.

Operating principles typically involve a heat source (electric heating elements or external steam), a vessel or chamber for the liquid, and control systems that regulate temperature and, in some cases, pressure. Safety features commonly include overheat protection, liquid level sensing, and pressure relief mechanisms. Materials and construction are chosen to suit the process liquid’s properties, with stainless steel or other corrosion‑resistant alloys being common in contact areas.

See also: boiler, kettle, steam heating, process equipment, safety standards.