Jurnal Inovasi Teknologi Terapan
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2024): Jurnal Inovasi Teknologi Terapan

Pasteurization For Water: Unit Testing And Potential For Commercial Application

Apriliawan, Hadi (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Aug 2024

Abstract

Waterborne diseases continue to pose a significant global health challenge. Traditional water treatment methods often fall short in ensuring complete microbial inactivation. This study investigates the efficacy of pasteurization as a potential solution for water disinfection. The research focuses on unit testing the pasteurization process to determine optimal temperature and exposure time for effective pH level. Water, being a fundamental component in numerous pasteurization processes, undergoes significant changes when subjected to heat. This study involves five steps to analyze pH changes in water during pasteurization. Starting at 50°C, a water sample is taken and its pH level measured. The temperature is then increased to 60°C, 70°C, 80°C, and 90°C, with pH measurements taken at each step. The recorded pH levels are compared to determine the effect of temperature on water pH, leading to a comprehensive conclusion based on the observed data. The result shows that increasing the temperature during pasteurization leads to an increase in the pH level of water. Consequently, for applications requiring a specific pH level, such as the ideal pH [1] a pasteurization  temperature of 90°C is recommended. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of the united states recommends a pH level of 7 for daily consumption.

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jitt

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Computer Science & IT Electrical & Electronics Engineering Mechanical Engineering

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About the Journal Jurnal Inovasi Teknologi Terapan (JITT) dikelola oleh Politeknik Manufaktur Negeri Bangka Belitung sebagai wadah rutin bagi sivitas akademika dan praktisi dalam berbagi pengetahuan, temuan, dan pengalaman dalam hal inovasi teknologi terapan yang berkelanjutan. JITT ini merupakan ...