Manufacturing system for producing mature vinegar and aromatic vinegar on same production line

Abstract

The invention provides a manufacturing system for producing mature vinegar and aromatic vinegar on the same production line, which comprises a weighing device, a crushing device, a conversion device, a liquefying pot, a heat exchanger, a fermentation tank and other core equipment, and can switch raw materials through intelligent control and realize co-production of the aromatic vinegar and the mature vinegar. The crushing device monitors the moisture content, hardness and particle morphology of the raw materials through a sensor and automatically adjusts the crushing strength and speed to ensure the optimal crushing effect, and the conversion device realizes rapid switching of different raw materials through a separation conversion and cleaning mechanism to avoid cross contamination; the liquefying pot and the heat exchanger ensure that the liquid temperature is uniform and meets production requirements through precise temperature control and a multi-stage stirring device, equipment and space utilization are optimized, the production cost is reduced, and the production efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a manufacturing system for producing aged vinegar and fragrant vinegar on the same production line. Background Art

[0002] Fragrant vinegar and aged vinegar are two traditional types of vinegar in my country. Although they have certain similarities in basic raw materials and production processes, due to differences in flavor and taste, the requirements for raw material processing, fermentation process and aging time in the production process are also different. The raw material for fragrant vinegar is rice, and the raw material for aged vinegar is sorghum.

[0003] Existing technology usually produces fragrant vinegar and aged vinegar separately to avoid cross-contamination of flavors between the two and ensure the purity of the product. To meet this demand, the traditional production method uses two independent production lines, one dedicated to the production of fragrant vinegar and the other for the production of aged vinegar. Although this method can achieve the effect of preventing each other from drying out, it uses two complete production lines, resulting in cost waste.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a manufacturing system that can produce aged vinegar and aromatic vinegar on the same production line and save production line costs. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to address the deficiencies of the above-mentioned prior art and provide a manufacturing system for producing aged vinegar and fragrant vinegar on the same production line. By simultaneously producing fragrant vinegar and aged vinegar on a single production line in part of the process, not only can the utilization of equipment and space be optimized, but also the energy consumption in the production process can be reduced, the production cost can be lowered, and the production efficiency can be improved. This object of the present invention is achieved by:

[0006] The present invention provides a manufacturing system for producing aged vinegar and fragrant vinegar on the same production line, comprising a weighing device, the weighing device being used to weigh raw materials, the raw materials being rice or sorghum, the weighing device being connected to a crushing device via a conveyor belt, the crushing device being connected to a conversion device via a conveyor belt, the conversion device being connected to a first liquefaction pot, the weighing device being further connected to the first liquefaction pot via another conveyor belt, the first liquefaction pot being fed with rice or sorghum in sequence after separation and conversion by the conversion device, the first liquefaction pot being connected to a heat exchanger via a pipeline, the heat exchanger being connected to a first liquefaction pot via a pipeline The second liquefaction pot is connected to the rice wine fermentation tank through a pipeline, the rice wine fermentation tank is connected to the fragrant vinegar fermentation tank through a pipeline, the fragrant vinegar fermentation tank is connected to the vinegar pouring tank through a pipeline, the vinegar pouring tank is connected to the frying vinegar pot through a pipeline, the frying vinegar pot is connected to the fragrant vinegar aging tank through a pipeline, the second liquefaction pot is also connected to the sorghum wine fermentation tank through a pipeline, the sorghum wine fermentation tank is connected to the aged vinegar fermentation tank through a pipeline, the aged vinegar fermentation tank is connected to the fumigation and pouring tank through a pipeline, the fumigation and pouring tank is connected to the heating plate exchanger through a pipeline, and the heating plate exchanger is connected to the aged vinegar aging tank through a pipeline.

[0007] Furthermore, the crushing device is used to crush the raw material into a predetermined particle size range, which is 0.5 to 5 mm. The crushing device includes a sensor, which is used to detect the moisture content, hardness and particle morphology of the raw material, and automatically adjust the crushing intensity and speed of the crushing device according to the detected parameters.

[0008] Furthermore, the conversion device includes a separation conversion device and a cleaning device, the cleaning device is used to clean the first liquefaction pot, the heat exchanger and the second liquefaction pot, and the separation conversion device is used to switch the raw materials sent from the weighing device.

[0009] Furthermore, the sensors include a moisture sensor, a weight sensor and a raw material identification sensor.

[0010] Furthermore, the first liquefaction pot is used to liquefy rice or sorghum, and the first liquefaction pot includes a temperature control device, which is used to adjust the temperature in the liquefaction pot to a range of 60°C to 85°C according to the type of raw materials and production requirements; the first liquefaction pot also includes a stirring device for stirring the rice or sorghum.

[0011] Furthermore, the heat exchanger is used to heat the rice or sorghum discharged from the first liquefaction pot, and the heat exchanger is a shell and tube heat exchanger.

[0012] Furthermore, the second liquefaction pot is used to process the liquid flowing out of the heat exchanger. The second liquefaction pot includes a heating device for further increasing the temperature of the liquid to 90°C to 100°C. The second liquefaction pot is provided with a multi-stage stirring device for controlling temperature uniformity.

[0013] Furthermore, it also includes a control device, which is electrically connected to the weighing device, the conversion device, the crushing device, the conversion device, the first liquefaction pot, the heat exchanger and the second liquefaction pot.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects: the present invention partially integrates the production processes of fragrant vinegar and aged vinegar into the same production line, avoiding the high cost of setting up separate production lines. By switching raw materials and adjusting processes in the same production line, not only the flexibility of production is improved, but also the use of production equipment and space is greatly saved, thereby achieving maximum utilization of resources. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the principle of a manufacturing system in which aged vinegar and fragrant vinegar are produced on the same production line;

[0016] In the figure: 1. Weighing device, 2. Crushing device, 3. Converting device, 4. First liquefaction pot, 5. Heat exchanger, 6. Second liquefaction pot, 7. Rice wine fermentation tank, 8. Sorghum wine fermentation tank, 9. Aromatic vinegar fermentation tank, 10. Aged vinegar fermentation tank, 11. Vinegar pouring tank, 12. Smoke pouring tank, 13. Frying vinegar pot, 14. Heating plate exchanger, 15. Aromatic vinegar aging tank, 16. Aged vinegar aging tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] In order to deepen the understanding of the present invention, the present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to embodiments and drawings. The embodiments are only used to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0018] Please see Figure 1 The embodiment of the present invention provides a manufacturing system for producing aged vinegar and fragrant vinegar on the same production line, including a weighing device 1, which is used to weigh raw materials, wherein the raw materials are rice or sorghum. The weighing device 1 is connected to a crushing device 2 via a conveyor belt, and the crushing device 2 is connected to a conversion device 3 via a conveyor belt. The conversion device 3 is connected to a first liquefaction pot 4. The weighing device 1 is also connected to the first liquefaction pot 4 via another conveyor belt. The first liquefaction pot 4 is sequentially fed with rice or sorghum after the separation and conversion action of the conversion device 3. The first liquefaction pot 4 is connected to a heat exchanger 5 via a pipeline, and the heat exchanger 5 is connected to a second liquefaction pot 4 via a pipeline. 6. The second liquefaction pot 6 is connected to the rice wine fermentation tank 7 through a pipeline, the rice wine fermentation tank 7 is connected to the fragrant vinegar fermentation tank 9 through a pipeline, the fragrant vinegar fermentation tank 9 is connected to the vinegar pouring tank 11 through a pipeline, the vinegar pouring tank 11 is connected to the frying vinegar pot 13 through a pipeline, the frying vinegar pot 13 is connected to the fragrant vinegar aging tank 15 through a pipeline, the second liquefaction pot 6 is also connected to the sorghum wine fermentation tank 8 through a pipeline, the sorghum wine fermentation tank 8 is connected to the aged vinegar fermentation tank 10 through a pipeline, the aged vinegar fermentation tank 10 is connected to the fumigation and pouring tank 12 through a pipeline, the fumigation and pouring tank 12 is connected to the heating plate exchanger 14 through a pipeline, and the heating plate exchanger 14 is connected to the aged vinegar aging tank 16 through a pipeline.

[0019] It can be understood that the weighing device 1 includes a pressure-sensitive electronic balance and a sensor. The raw materials are fed into the weighing device 1 through a conveyor belt. The electronic balance weighs the raw materials and transmits the information to the sensor. The sensor monitors and records the weight of the raw materials in real time with an accuracy of ±1 gram. The weighing device 1 can also be a volume weighing device 1. The volume of a cylinder is used as a standard. When the raw materials in the cylinder are full, they are automatically poured into the next link.

[0020] In addition, the conversion device 3 is separated and uses an automated valve control system to switch the delivery channels of different raw materials through electrical signals. When the weighing device 1 conveys rice, the conversion device 3 sends the rice into the first liquefaction pot 4; when sorghum is conveyed, the conversion device 3 switches to the sorghum channel. The cleaning device is equipped with a spray system, which can clean the channel of the conversion device 3 after switching to ensure that there is no raw material residue. After switching, the corresponding raw materials enter the first liquefaction pot 4 through pipes or conveyor belts to start the next stage of liquefaction treatment.

[0021] Specifically, the first liquefaction pot 4 and the second liquefaction pot 6 have the same structure. The inner cavity of the first liquefaction pot 4 and the second liquefaction pot 6 is made of high-temperature resistant stainless steel. The inner cavity is designed to be cylindrical or elliptical to ensure that the liquid is evenly distributed during heating and stirring. The inner wall surface is smooth to prevent the raw materials from adhering and reduce the difficulty of cleaning. The stirring device is composed of one or more high-speed stirring blades. These blades are installed on the central axis in the pot body. The design of the stirring blades focuses on the fluidity of the liquid to ensure that the rice or sorghum can be evenly mixed in the pot. The stirring device is speed-adjustable, and the control system automatically adjusts the stirring speed according to the liquefaction requirements. The speed of the first liquefaction pot 4 is relatively low, at 10-50rpm, and its main function is to prevent the raw materials from sticking. The second liquefaction pot 6 The rotation speed is relatively high, at 200-300rpm. Its function is different from that of the first liquefaction pot 4. The temperature of the second liquefaction pot 6 is higher. The purpose of stirring is to increase thermal uniformity. The first liquefaction pot 4 and the second liquefaction pot 6 are provided with a temperature control device, including a temperature sensor, a heater and a temperature control regulator. The temperature sensor monitors the temperature in the pot in real time to ensure that the temperature is within the production range. The heater is an electric heating tube or a steam heater, installed at the bottom or side of the pot body. The temperature control system can adjust the heating power according to the real-time temperature to maintain a stable temperature. In order to ensure that the amount of liquid in the liquefaction pot is at an appropriate level, the first liquefaction pot 4 and the second liquefaction pot 6 are installed with a liquid level sensor, which can monitor the liquid level changes in the pot in real time to avoid liquid overflow or insufficient liquid.

[0022] It can be understood that the crushing device 2 is used to crush the raw material into a predetermined particle size range, and the particle size range is 0.5 to 5 mm. The crushing device 2 includes a sensor, which is used to detect the moisture content, hardness and particle shape of the raw material, and automatically adjust the crushing intensity and speed of the crushing device 2 according to the detected parameters. The moisture sensor is used to measure the moisture content of the raw material. The moisture content directly affects the viscosity of the raw material. Too high moisture will cause the raw material to stick together, affecting the crushing effect. The hardness sensor is used to detect the hardness of the raw material. Raw materials with different hardness require different crushing intensities. Raw materials with higher hardness require higher crushing strength and lower speed. The particle morphology sensor is used to detect the particle morphology of the raw material. The particle morphology of the raw material will determine the crushing direction and frequency; specifically, when the moisture content is high, if the moisture sensor detects that the moisture content of the raw material is high, such as greater than 25%, the control system will automatically reduce the crushing intensity and appropriately increase the crushing speed. This is because raw materials with higher moisture content are more likely to stick together. Reducing the crushing intensity can prevent the raw material from excessively adhering to the crushing device 2, while increasing the speed helps to reduce adhesion; when the hardness is high, if the hardness sensor detects that the raw material If the hardness is high, such as greater than 70% of the hardness standard, the control system will automatically increase the crushing intensity and reduce the crushing speed. Raw materials with higher hardness require higher crushing strength, but too high a speed may lead to uneven crushing effects, so reducing the speed helps to improve the crushing effect; when the particle shape is irregular, if the particle shape sensor detects that the particle shape of the raw material is irregular, such as there are large or irregularly shaped particles, the system will automatically adjust the crushing direction and frequency to make the crushing process more uniform, and reduce particle breakage and damage by changing the rotation direction, frequency and cutting method of the crushing device 2; during the crushing process, the central control system continuously monitors the crushing effect and real-time data, adjusts the settings of the crushing device 2, and ensures that the crushed particle size always remains within the predetermined range of 0.5 to 5 mm. If the particle size exceeds the set range, the control system will automatically adjust the working state of the crushing device 2 according to the feedback; when the crushing reaches the predetermined particle size, the crushing device 2 automatically stops, and the crushed raw material is transported to the downstream conversion device 3 or liquefaction pot through the discharge port. At this time, the control system confirms the particle size and other parameters of the raw material to ensure the efficiency and accuracy of the crushing process.

[0023] It can be understood that the conversion device 3 includes a separation conversion device 3 and a cleaning device. The cleaning device is used to clean the first liquefaction pot 4, the heat exchanger 5 and the second liquefaction pot 6. The separation conversion device 3 is used to switch the raw materials sent from the weighing device 1. The cleaning device is a water pipe, which is respectively connected to the first liquefaction pot 4, the heat exchanger 5 and the second liquefaction pot 6. Tap water is transmitted in the water pipe. There is a valve on the water pipe. When the valve is opened, the tap water cleans the first liquefaction pot 4, the heat exchanger 5 and the second liquefaction pot 6.

[0024] It can be understood that the sensors include moisture sensors, weight sensors and raw material identification sensors, which can be directly installed on the feed port of the pulverizing device 2 or on the conveyor belt to monitor the moisture content of the feed raw materials in real time.

[0025] It can be understood that the first liquefaction pot 4 is used to liquefy rice or sorghum. The first liquefaction pot 4 includes a temperature control device, which is used to adjust the temperature in the liquefaction pot to 60°C to 85°C according to the type of raw materials and production requirements; the first liquefaction pot 4 also includes a stirring device for stirring the rice or sorghum. For example, the first liquefaction pot 4 first heats the raw materials at a temperature of 60 degrees and then heats them at 85 degrees to accelerate the reaction and prevent the raw materials from agglomerating.

[0026] It can be understood that the heat exchanger 5 is used to heat the rice or sorghum discharged from the first liquefaction pot 4. The heat exchanger 5 is a shell and tube heat exchanger 5. The temperature range of the heat exchanger 5 is 90-100 degrees. For example, the raw material is heated at a temperature of 95 degrees.

[0027] It can be understood that the second liquefaction pot 6 is used to process the liquid flowing out of the heat exchanger 5. The second liquefaction pot 6 includes a heating device for further increasing the temperature of the liquid to 90°C to 100°C. A multi-stage stirring device is provided in the second liquefaction pot 6 for controlling temperature uniformity, such as using a temperature of 100 degrees to heat the raw materials while stirring them.

[0028] It can be understood that the control device is also included. The control device is electrically connected to the weighing device 1, the conversion device 3, the crushing device 2, the conversion device 3, the first liquefaction pot 4, the heat exchanger 5 and the second liquefaction pot 6. The control device is a PLC, which controls and monitors the parameters of each component through a program.

[0029] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention and are not limiting. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that the technical solutions of the present invention may be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the purpose and scope of the technical solutions of the present invention, which should all be included in the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A manufacturing system for producing aged vinegar and fragrant vinegar on the same production line, characterized in that: The invention comprises a weighing device, which is used to weigh raw materials, wherein the raw materials are rice or sorghum. The weighing device is connected to a crushing device through a conveyor belt, the crushing device is connected to a conversion device through a conveyor belt, the conversion device is connected to a first liquefaction pot, the weighing device is also connected to the first liquefaction pot through another conveyor belt, the first liquefaction pot is sequentially fed with rice or sorghum after separation and conversion by the conversion device, the first liquefaction pot is connected to a heat exchanger through a pipeline, the heat exchanger is connected to a second liquefaction pot through a pipeline, the second liquefaction pot is connected to a rice wine fermentation tank through a pipeline, the rice wine fermentation tank is connected to a fragrant vinegar fermentation tank through a pipeline, the fragrant vinegar fermentation tank is connected to a vinegar pouring tank through a pipeline, the vinegar pouring tank is connected to a vinegar frying pot through a pipeline, the vinegar frying pot is connected to a fragrant vinegar aging tank through a pipeline, the second liquefaction pot is also connected to a sorghum wine fermentation tank through a pipeline, the sorghum wine fermentation tank is connected to an aged vinegar fermentation tank through a pipeline, the aged vinegar fermentation tank is connected to a fumigation and pouring tank through a pipeline, the fumigation and pouring tank is connected to a heating plate exchanger through a pipeline, and the heating plate exchanger is connected to an aged vinegar aging tank through a pipeline.

2. The manufacturing system for producing aged vinegar and fragrant vinegar on the same production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crushing device is used to crush the raw material into a predetermined particle size range, which is 0.5 to 5 mm. The crushing device includes a sensor, which is used to detect the moisture content, hardness and particle shape of the raw material, and automatically adjust the crushing intensity and speed of the crushing device according to the detected parameters.

3. The manufacturing system for producing aged vinegar and fragrant vinegar on the same production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conversion device includes a separation conversion device and a cleaning device. The cleaning device is used to clean the first liquefaction pot, the heat exchanger and the second liquefaction pot. The separation conversion device is used to switch the raw materials sent from the weighing device.

4. The manufacturing system for producing aged vinegar and fragrant vinegar on the same production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sensors include a moisture sensor, a weight sensor and a raw material identification sensor.

5. The manufacturing system for producing aged vinegar and fragrant vinegar on the same production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first liquefaction pot is used to liquefy rice or sorghum. The first liquefaction pot includes a temperature control device, which is used to adjust the temperature in the liquefaction pot to a range of 60°C to 85°C according to the type of raw materials and production requirements; the first liquefaction pot also includes a stirring device for stirring the rice or sorghum.

6. The manufacturing system for producing aged vinegar and fragrant vinegar on the same production line according to claim 5, characterized in that: The heat exchanger is used to heat the rice or sorghum discharged from the first liquefaction pot, and the heat exchanger is a shell and tube heat exchanger.

7. The manufacturing system for producing aged vinegar and fragrant vinegar on the same production line according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second liquefaction pot is used to process the liquid flowing out of the heat exchanger. The second liquefaction pot includes a heating device for further increasing the temperature of the liquid to 90°C to 100°C. The second liquefaction pot is provided with a multi-stage stirring device for controlling temperature uniformity.

8. A manufacturing system for producing aged vinegar and fragrant vinegar on the same production line according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that: It also includes a control device, which is electrically connected to the weighing device, the conversion device, the crushing device, the conversion device, the first liquefaction pot, the heat exchanger and the second liquefaction pot.

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