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Fermentation Tank
A vertical fermenter with a standard ellipsoidal top and a 60 to 90 degree conical bottom, so yeast and sediment discharge instead of collecting.
Overview
What This Pump Does
The beer fermentation tank uses a vertical circular tank body with a standard ellipsoidal head on top and a conical bottom head at 60 to 90 degrees. The shape supports bi-directional flow for fast fermentation and lets yeast and impurity discharge cleanly.
Tank body and bottom head are equipped with jacket and insulation layer. Volume runs from 200 L to 5000 L, with other specifications designed and manufactured according to the customer requirement.
- Vertical circular tank body
- Standard ellipsoidal top head
- Conical bottom head at 60 to 90 degrees
- Jacket and insulation layer on tank body and bottom head
Key Benefits
Why The Geometry Matters In Fermentation
Conical Bottom Discharge
A 60 to 90 degree cone lets yeast and sediment run out rather than settle in a flat base.
Circulation During Fermentation
The shape supports bi-directional flow of the wine liquid, which helps fermentation run evenly.
Jacket And Insulation
Both tank body and bottom head carry jacket and insulation, which is what holds fermentation temperature.
Configured For The Process
Thermometer, sanitary manhole, inlet and outlet, CIP rotating cleaning ball, sterile sampling valve, pressure gauge, drain valve and level control fitted per order.
Application Scenarios
Where It Is Installed
Beer And Wine Fermentation
Primary and secondary fermentation with temperature control through the cycle.
Dairy Culture Vessels
Fermentation and storage devices in dairy production.
Food And Pharmaceutical Fermentation
Food, dairy, juice, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical and biological engineering applications.
Who It Is For
- Breweries and cideries
- Wine and beverage producers
- Dairy processors with cultured products
- Biotechnology and food fermentation operations
Problems It Solves
Sediment will not discharge
A flat or shallow base traps yeast and solids. A steep cone lets them run out under gravity.
Temperature drifts through the batch
Jacket and insulation on shell and bottom head keep the fermentation inside its window.
Cleaning between batches is slow
A rotating CIP cleaning ball and sanitary manhole are fitted with the tank rather than added later.
Technical Features
How It Is Built
- Vertical circular tank body
- Standard ellipsoidal top head
- Conical bottom head at 60 to 90 degrees
- Jacket and insulation layer on tank body and bottom head
- Volume 200 L to 5000 L and other specifications
- Optional thermometer, manhole, CIP ball, sampling valve, pressure gauge, drain valve and level control
Specifications
Technical Data
Published fermenter data. Working volume, headspace and the cooling medium decide the jacket layout.
- Vertical circular tank body
- Standard ellipsoidal top head
- Conical bottom head at 60 to 90 degrees
- Jacket and insulation layer on tank body and bottom head
- Volume 200 L to 5000 L and other specifications
- Optional thermometer, manhole, CIP ball, sampling valve, pressure gauge, drain valve and level control
Materials And Process
What Goes Into Every Unit
Materials
- Stainless steel shell and heads
- Insulation layer
- Polished internal surfaces
Manufacturing And Assembly
- Shell rolling and head forming
- Cone fabrication and welding
- Jacket and insulation fitting
- Pressure test and finishing
Quality Control
- Weld inspection
- Pressure testing before dispatch
- Documentation package with the vessel
Customization Options
- Volume from 200 L to 5000 L or to your requirement
- Cone angle and leg arrangement
- Instrument and level control package
- Jacket and insulation specification
Compared With Other Options
| Storage tank | A storage tank holds finished product. A fermenter is shaped and jacketed for an active biological process. |
|---|---|
| Mixing tank | A mixing tank is built around an agitator. A fermenter relies on geometry and temperature control instead. |
Use Guide
Commissioning A Fermentation Vessel
Confirm Volume And Headspace
Fermentation needs headspace above the working volume, so state both.
Plan Cooling
Decide the cooling medium and its temperature so the jacket area is sized for the batch.
Check CIP Coverage
Confirm the cleaning ball reaches the cone and the top head with internals in place.
Set Level Control
Configure the level system at commissioning, whether bearing module, ultrasonic or static pressure.
Answers
Fermentation Tank FAQ
What volumes are available?
200 L to 5000 L, with other specifications designed and manufactured according to customer requirement.
Why is the bottom conical?
A 60 to 90 degree cone helps liquid circulate during fermentation and lets yeast and impurity discharge.
Is the tank insulated?
Yes. Tank body and bottom head are equipped with jacket and insulation layer.
What fittings are included?
Configuration typically includes a thermometer, sanitary manhole, inlet and outlet, CIP rotating cleaning ball, sterile sampling valve, pressure gauge, drain valve and a level control system.
Which industries use it?
Wine, beer and dairy production, and food, juice, beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical and biological engineering applications.
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