What is a Retort
What is a Retort
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As a piece of process equipment, what should I understand by Retort?
From the process as well as mechanical design standpoint, how does a Retort differ from other kinds of vessels? I have not come across this term in mechanical design references so far, possibly by oversight. But I feel it is more of a chemical engineer's usage.
Any references for further reading will also be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.





RE: What is a Retort
The common description -among others- would be: a spherical vessel with a long neck, like a number 6 rotated clockwise by 90 degrees. See
RE: What is a Retort
you can find more details on the following link:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retort
RE: What is a Retort
Thanks a lot 25362, GUMBASE for the quick and very useful info.
So, for the purpose of the chemical industry, I take it that a Retort is essentially a spherical pressure vessel (with outlet at the top, of course).
If it is required to be designed in SS or a special alloy, then I suppose the relevant ASME Sections would be applicable.
I await your further comments. Also, I am still on the lookout for any references.
RE: What is a Retort
RE: What is a Retort
Thank you, twr. That was one of the most relevant and to-the-point responses I got.
Afterall, it was apparently from the food-processing industry that the query was received in the first place.
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"Canned Foods: Principles of thermal process control, acidification and container closure evaluation."
Garvin, A. and Weddig, L. 1995. The Food Processing Institute. 6th Ed. Washington, DC
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I should have been the first to give u the star - better I do it now.