PAES 506

Question 1

distance measured from the center of one pipe perforation to the center of the adjacent
perforation

Answer 1

perforation interval

Question 2

distance between the ribs of the release cradle

Answer 2

rib interval

Question 3

optimum angle that the release cradle can swing

Answer 3

release angle

Question 4

shall submit the operator’s manual for hog scalder conforming to PAES 102 and shall abide with the terms and conditions set forth by an official testing agency.

Answer 4

Role of fabricator/dealer

Question 5

An officially designated operator shall be skilled and shall be able to demonstrate, operate, adjust and repair matters related to the operation of the equipment.

Answer 5

Role of the operator

Question 6

The hog scalder shall be tested as installed in the slaughterhouse. The site should have ample provisions for material handling, temporary storage and workspace conforming to PAES 407.

Answer 6

Test site conditions

Question 7

The suggested list of minimum test materials needed to carry out the hog scalder test is
shown in Annex A.

Answer 7

Test instruments

Question 8

Water shall be preheated to _________ (ideal scalding temperature) before the scalding of
hogs.

Answer 8

60 – 62 °C
Initial heating of water

Question 9

This is carried out to obtain actual data on overall performance of the equipment.

Answer 9

performance test