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Application

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We have the expertise, the facilities and the experience to help you get the most from Pulsed Electric Field for your product.

At Elea, our expert PEF engineers and food and biotechnology specialists are committed to unlocking the full potential of Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) treatment for your product.

Our dedicated scientists and engineers support you every step of the way, providing expert guidance and professional advice from the initial concept to the final installation.

At Elea, we specialise in managing your PEF project from blueprint to production line, ensuring it is delivered on time and within budget. Every PEF system we design is bespoke, tailored precisely to meet your requirements.

To guarantee optimal performance, we rigorously test the effectiveness of our PEF systems on your product in our state-of-the-art pilot hall in Quakenbrück. Equipped with cutting-edge facilities, it emulates your production process to deliver accurate and reliable results.

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    PEF Consultation

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    PEF Testing

  • PEF Training & Support

    PEF Training & Support

Elea PEF Application Services

We take your product and apply our industry-leading knowledge and experience to provide a PEF solution that will deliver the greatest value to you.

  • Contact us to explore how PEF can benefit your product and production line. Our expert consultation will reveal the possibilities PEF offers and how it can enhance your product's quality and economic performance.

  • We evaluate and fine-tune PEF for your product in our purpose-built pilot hall in Quakenbrück. It is fully equipped with advanced facilities designed to replicate your production process with precision.

  • To assess the performance of our PEF Advantage systems on an industrial scale, we offer the option to install one of our systems on a rental basis directly within your processing facilities.

  • To optimise the application of PEF in your production, we provide support in adapting your processing line, including adjustments to frying times, blanching times, and other critical parameters.

  • Our expert installation teams work closely with customers to ensure the smooth, efficient, and successful integration of our systems into their production lines.

  • Skilled and properly trained staff are crucial to your success. That's why we provide customised PEF Advantage system training, both in-house and on-site, tailored to your specific needs.

  • Following installation, we assist you in optimising the PEF process to achieve the best results for your product. We offer remote monitoring, allowing ELEA PEF systems to be connected for diagnostic analysis and support from our Customer Service Department. ELEA provides a specialised package for this service.

  • After sales, we offer 24/7/365 emergency support to assist you with technical issues. Additionally, you can reach out to us for guidance on optimizing the efficiency of PEF for your products.

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Elea PEF Pilot Facilities

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We have two fully equipped PEF pilot halls at our facility in Germany, one for solid application and one for liquids. Here, we can accurately assess and develop the best PEF solution for your product.

  • Our PEF Pilot systems for solid and liquid products offer the flexibility to use various chamber sizes making it perfect for trial runs that demonstrate PEF technology.

  • In our pilot halls, we have the capability to test various product properties, including texture, humidity, and colour, using advanced equipment such as a Texture Analyser, Moisture Analyser, and more.

  • In addition to physical tests, we also offer chemical analyses such as antioxidant capacity, protein determination, enzymatic activity measurements, and polyphenol content assessment.

  • For microbiological analyses, we offer a range of services, including:

    • Cultivation of non-pathogenic cultures

    • Microbial examination for specific germs, such as E. coli and lactobacilli

    • Determination of total bacterial count, as well as yeast and mould levels

    • AI-based bacterial count analysis immediately following PEF treatment

    • Microscopic analyses

  • To provide a realistic assessment of your product's processing, we offer various methods to carry out processing steps, including:

    • Production of fried products using industrial cutting and frying equipment

    • Drying of products through hot air or freeze-drying

    • Disinfection of liquid products using PEF technology

Pilot hall features

The Elea Team

Prof.-von-Klitzing-Str. 9, D-49610 Quakenbrück, Germany

Hours
Monday–Friday
8.00 - 17.00

Phone
+49 (0) 5431 92629 70