Keeping On Hop of Beer Production
Consistency and control during
the brewing process are the key to producing a quality product and flow
measurement provides the opportunity to reign in any variability. Bell Flow Systems recently
supplied a brewery in Ireland with BLFT-32 stainless steel turbine flow meters with
tri-clamp hygienic connections.
Firstly the brewery required
a flow meter to measure the volume of sparge water being added to the mash tun
in order to produce wort, a sweet liquid created with grains, water and sugar
which goes to a boiler where the hops are then added. The BLFT can handle
temperatures up +110°C and can meet the demands of sparge water which is
typically +90°C. Another BLFT was supplied to measure the volume of filtered
beer into storage tanks for final brewing. With an accuracy of ±1%, the BLFT can
measure exactly how much beer is being moved around the brewery from tank to
tank.
As with all food and beverage
production hygiene is of utmost importance, the BLFT turbines were supplied
with tri-clamp hygienic connections. This type of quick release connection has
a smooth stainless steel finish which is designed to eliminate crevices where
bacteria can breed. The meters can also be cleaned in place (CIP) meaning that
the meters can be left in the line and flushed with a cleaning solution which
cleans the entire pipe system.
When combined with LCD
displays the installation of BLFT turbines allow the brewery to accurately
measure and record the volumes of sparge water added and the volume of filtered
beer going into storage and in turn aid in the production of a consistent brew.
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