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Developing a corporate filtration strategy

March 6, 2020
Proper filtration is essential to process flow operation.
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For a whisky to be a true Scotch requires producers to meet strict regulations around the quality and quantity of alcohol.
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Figure 1. The design of the Hy-Line Plus minimizes CIP setup time. Bolts on the ports also reduce the number of tools required to install and maintain the pump. All images courtesy of Xylem
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The pasteurization process can change the properties of viscous foods. All images courtesy of HRS Heat Exchangers
PVDF tubing is easily processed and can be thermoformed. All graphics courtesy of Arkema
Cocoa grits are added into the chocolate-making process. primipil/iStock
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Figure 1. Control valves on batch reactors in food and beverage operations are often used to control temperature. All graphics courtesy of Emerson Automation Solutions
Food & Beverage

Selecting valves for food and beverage applications

Sept. 3, 2018
Control of fluid flows and temperatures in food and beverage plants presents many challenges, most of which can be addressed with control valves.
Alltech’s cypress wood tanks hold fermented whiskey wash that is about 8 percent alcohol. From the tanks, the wash moves to the wash still in which it is heated, vaporized and condensed to become 23 percent alcohol. All graphics courtesy of Flottweg Separation Technology
Food & Beverage

Separation technology saves brewery time, money and headaches

Aug. 20, 2018
With a centrifuge system, a Kentucky brewery was able to achieve more throughput by not allowing the brew to settle in fermenters.
Pressure instruments in the food and beverage industry are subject to drift from condensation and temperature. All graphics courtesy of Endress+Hauser
Pressure Measurement

Developments solve sensor problems in food and beverage industry

Aug. 6, 2018
Pressure sensors subject to CIP/SIP processes can suffer from condensation and drift. Recent advancements cure these problems.
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Food & Beverage

How will the food and beverage industry grow in 2018?

Feb. 22, 2018
Companies will likely benefit from more effective maintenance programs, less downtime, greater insights for actionable data and more.
Image 3. Solid Oil bearings are a relubrication-free technology. All images courtesy of SKF USA Inc.