An automated food processing system is provided that allows food to be dispensed, fried and packaged in a container, for example, an individual portion-sized container. A reaction device is in connection with the cell stack and is provided for the treatment of the liquid fuel by reforming with partial oxidation to form a fuel gas which contains CO and H2. In accordance with the acquired situation, a dictionary used for the generation of candidate character strings or a portion of such a dictionary are affirmed as a situation-optimized dictionary. Incorporating a disc, resting on a flat shaft and anchored with spring holding mechanisms and using a tacky surface under the back of the disc to create drag, allows the disc to be held in place until the proper speed and swing-angle are reached. The switch sleeve is movable relative to the ram during a calibration phase, until reaching a position which is determinative for calibrating a desired response temperature of the switching contact. The methods include providing the mixture with a net and unipolar charge, thereby enhancing coalescence of like-phase droplets therein and producing, or enhancing the production of, two or more consolidated phases; and collecting the two or more consolidated phases.