20000L Fermenters for commercial industry breweries
August 7, 2024
GAEA beer fermentation tanks can be individually temperature controlled through glycol jackets and are mostly equipped with accessories such as pressure gauge and relief valves(PRVR), CIP cleaning arm, Spunding valves, Carbonation stone, sanitary sample valve, manhole, Levels etc.
20000L Fermenters is also called CCT’s (Cylindrical Conical Tanks), FV’s (Fermentation Vessel), beer fermenter, beer fermentation tanks, primary fermentor or unitanks, as they are used both for fermenting and lagering.
20000L Fermenters Introduction:
Functionality:
Specially designed for wort fermentation or maturation, our fermenter is the cornerstone of your brewing operations, ensuring a controlled environment for the perfect craft.
Headspace:
With a minimum of +25% headspace to accommodate various batch sizes and the dynamics of fermentation.
Interior Shell:
Premium SUS304 or SUS316 stainless steel interior with a 3mm thickness, fully welded for durability and seamless hygiene.
Exterior Shell:
A 2mm thick Premium SUS304 or SUS316 exterior, equally welded for structural integrity and protection.
Interior Finish:
Sanitary 2B finish, Pickled and Passivated, eliminating corners where contaminants could hide.
Insulation:
Equipped with 80-100mm thick Polyurethane insulation, the tank maintains optimal temperatures with energy efficiency.
Glycol Jacket:
A dimpled plate glycol jacket on the cone and side enhances heat transfer, providing uniform cooling or heating.
Dished Head and Cone Bottom:
A 60-degree cone bottom for complete drainage, easy cleaning, and maintenance.
Sanitary Manway:
A top-mounted manway or side-mounted manway on 20000L Fermenters for convenient access ,maintenance and hygiene.
CIP Arm:
Features a 360° coverage spraying ball for comprehensive in-place cleaning.
Sampling Valve:
A full sanitary valve for safe and hygienic sampling.
Mechanical Relief Valve:
Positioned on the CIP arm, rated at 2 bar for controlled pressure release.
Pressure Gauge:
A shockproof gauge on the CIP arm for accurate pressure monitoring.
Rotating Racking Arm:
With a port on the cone and a butterfly valve for versatile racking.
Discharge Arm:
A tri-clamp design for hygienic and efficient discharge.
Temperature Sensor:
Accommodated by a thermowell for precise temperature measurement.
Structural Support:
Supported by 4 heavy-duty SUS304 legs with leveling pads for stability and adaptability to uneven floors.
Complete Package:
Includes all necessary valves, fittings, and parts, ready for immediate integration into your brewing system.
20000L Fermenters Special Requests:
Spunding Valve: For primary fermentation pressure release.
Carbonation Stone: To facilitate in-tank carbonation, transforming the fermenter into a multifunctional unitank.
Level Tube: An optional design feature for visual liquid level monitoring, balancing preference and ease of cleaning.
20000L Fermentation tank Introduction:
| Item | Introduction |
| Material | Stainless steel 304 or 316,or red copper |
| Insulation | Polyurethane(PU) foam , Thickness=80mm |
| Interior Shell | SUS304 full welded; Thickness=3mm |
| Exterior Shell | SUS304 full welded; Thickness=2mm |
| Interior and Exterior finish | Polishing and Pickling to 0.6um |
| Glycol Jackets | Dual-zone dimple cooling jacket on the sidewall and cone area |
| Manway | Tank Top or side |
| Tank Headspace | 25% headspace, or customized |
| Design pressure | 45 psi (3bar) |
| Working pressure | 30psi (2bar) |
| Cone Bottom Degree | 60 degree ,or customized |
| Tank Legs | 4 sets stainless steel legs with leveling footpads |
| Pressure relief valve/Safety vavle | Standard |
| Pressure gauge | Standard |
| 360° Rotary CIP Spray ball | Standard |
| CIP arm and CO2 blow-off arm | Standard |
| Sanitary sample valve | Standard |
| Thermowell and Temperature sensor | Standard |
| Beer dispensing valve with rotating arm | Standard |
| Complete fittings and all parts | Standard |
| Carbonation port and stone | Optional |
| Spunding valves | Optional |
| Level tube | Optional |
| Dry hopping unit | Optional |
| Hanging ladders | Optional |
Shipping:
Our 20000L commercial fermentation tank have flexible shipping options:
Full Container Load (FCL): we offer standard options in 20ft, 40ft and 45ft, ensuring your fermenter is safely transported via plastic wrap and secured by a wire frame.
Less-than-Container Load (LCL) and Flatbed: For small quantities or single shipments, we offer the same reliable protection in sturdy wooden crate packaging.