Fermentation tank for producing edible alcohol
By designing a system including fermentation tank, cooling tower, yeast tank and alkaline liquid tower, centrifugal chemical pump and spray head are used for cleaning and disinfection, and cooling is reduced through the liquid pump and cooling pipe, the problem of difficulty in cleaning and cooling of existing fermentation tanks is solved, and the fermentation efficiency and effect are improved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421820873.2
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-30
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-30
AI Technical Summary
Existing fermentation tanks are not easy to clean and disinfect, and it is difficult to cool down the tank during the fermentation process, affecting the fermentation effect.
A system including a fermentation tank, cooling tower, yeast tank and lye column was designed. The lye is sprayed into the fermentation tank through a centrifugal chemical pump and spray head for cleaning and disinfection, and the cooling water is used for cooling through a clean pump and cooling tube.
Effective cleaning and disinfection of the fermentation tank is achieved, preventing the last fermentation residue from affecting the next fermentation, and reducing resource waste by recycling cooling water, improving the efficiency and effect of the fermentation process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the field of edible alcohol production, in particular to a fermentation tank for edible alcohol production. Background Art
[0002] Edible alcohol usually refers to ethanol with higher purity used for food, beverages, medicines or cosmetics. The following is an overview of the production process of general edible alcohol: Raw material preparation: The main raw materials are usually plants containing starch or sugar substances, such as corn, wheat, rice, etc. These raw materials need to be ground or crushed so that the sugar can be better extracted in the subsequent steps. Saccharification: Mix the ground raw materials with water and add saccharifying enzymes to convert starch into fermentable sugars, mainly glucose and maltose. This process needs to be carried out under certain temperature and pH conditions, and usually lasts from a few hours to a few days. Fermentation: The saccharified mixture (called saccharification liquid) is mixed with yeast (mainly brewer's yeast) and placed in a fermentation tank for fermentation. At this stage, the yeast uses sugars to produce ethanol and carbon dioxide. The fermentation process usually lasts from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the yeast strain used and the fermentation conditions. Distillation: When the ethanol in the fermentation liquid reaches a certain concentration, distillation is performed to purify the ethanol. The most commonly used method is continuous distillation (for example, using a Catocol distiller), which can purify ethanol at a higher efficiency. Distillation: After distillation, the resulting ethanol usually needs to be rectified to remove any remaining impurities and moisture to ensure that it meets the purity requirements of food or pharmaceutical grades. Processing and packaging: Finally, the processed ethanol will undergo filtration and possible other processing steps before being packaged according to its use. Edible alcohol is usually subject to strict quality control and testing before bottling to ensure that the product meets relevant regulations and standards.
[0003] However, it is difficult to clean and disinfect the inside of the fermentation tank, which may cause the residue from the previous fermentation to have an adverse effect on the next fermentation. It is also difficult to cool the inside of the fermentation tank during fermentation, which will affect the fermentation effect.
[0004] Therefore, in view of the existing problems that the inside of the fermentation tank cannot be cleaned and disinfected and the inside of the fermentation tank is not easy to cool down during fermentation, a fermentation tank for edible alcohol production that solves the above problems is needed. Utility Model Content
[0005] In order to solve the problems in the prior art that the inside of the fermentation tank cannot be cleaned and disinfected and it is difficult to cool down the inside of the fermentation tank during fermentation, the present application provides a fermentation tank for producing edible alcohol.
[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:
[0007] A fermentation tank for producing edible alcohol comprises a fermentation tank, a cooling tower, a yeast tank and an alkali liquid tower, wherein a maintenance assembly is arranged on the top side of the fermentation tank, a cooling assembly is arranged on the top side of the cooling tower, a cleaning assembly is arranged on the top side of the fermentation tank, a yeast pump is installed on the top side of the fermentation tank, the yeast pump is connected to the yeast tank through a pipeline, a yeast circulation pump is installed on the bottom side of the fermentation tank, the yeast circulation pump is connected to the top side of the fermentation tank through a pipeline, the bottom side of the fermentation tank is connected to the fermentation tank centrifugal circulation pump through a pipeline, the fermentation tank centrifugal circulation pump is connected to the top side of the fermentation tank through a pipeline, a feeding assembly is arranged on the top side of the fermentation tank, the bottom side of the fermentation tank is connected to a vertical centrifugal pump through a pipeline, the bottom side of the vertical centrifugal pump is fixedly connected to a base, the output end of the vertical centrifugal pump is connected to an infusion pipe, and the output end of the infusion pipe is externally connected to alcohol processing equipment.
[0008] As a further improvement of the present invention, the cooling assembly includes a clear liquid pump installed on the top side of the cooling tower, the clear liquid pump and the cooling tower are connected by a cooling pipe, one end of the cooling pipe is fixedly connected to the top side of the clear liquid pump, the other end of the cooling pipe is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cooling tower, and the middle end of the cooling pipe is fixedly connected to the interior of the fermentation tank.
[0009] As a further improvement of the present invention, the inspection assembly includes two fixed blocks fixedly connected to the top side of the fermentation tank, a rotating rod is rotatably connected between the two fixed blocks, an inspection cover is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod, and a handle is fixedly connected to the top side of the inspection cover.
[0010] As a further improvement of the present invention, the cleaning assembly includes a plurality of nozzles fixedly connected to the top side of the fermentation tank, the top side of the fermentation tank is connected to a centrifugal chemical pump through a pipeline, and the bottom side of the centrifugal chemical pump is installed on the top side of the alkali liquid tower.
[0011] As a further improvement of the present invention, the feeding assembly includes a feeding port fixedly connected to the top side of the fermentation tank, the top of the feeding port is connected to a vacuum pump through a pipeline, the vacuum pump is installed on the outer wall of the grinder, and the top side of the grinder is fixedly connected to a feeding trough.
[0012] As a further improvement of the utility model, a stainless steel self-priming pump is installed on the bottom outer wall of the fermentation tank, an output pipe is fixedly connected to the top side of the stainless steel self-priming pump, and the output end of the output pipe is externally connected to a waste liquid treatment device.
[0013] As a further improvement of the utility model, a maintenance ladder is fixedly connected to the interior of the fermentation tank, and a waste gas treatment tank is connected to the top side of the fermentation tank through a pipeline.
[0014] In summary, compared with the prior art, the present application includes at least one of the following beneficial technical effects:
[0015] 1. In the utility model, the alkali liquid in the alkali liquid tower is transported to the top side of the fermentation tank through a pipeline by a centrifugal chemical pump, and then the alkali liquid is sprayed into the fermentation tank through a nozzle, so as to clean and disinfect the fermentation tank. After the cleaning and disinfection are completed, the waste liquid in the fermentation tank is transported to the waste liquid treatment equipment through an output pipe by a stainless steel self-priming pump to prevent the waste liquid from polluting the surrounding environment, thereby cleaning and disinfecting the fermentation tank 3 to prevent the residue of the previous fermentation from affecting the next fermentation.
[0016] 2. In the utility model, the cooling water in the cooling tower is transported to the cooling pipe by a clear liquid pump, so that the interior of the fermentation tank is cooled by the cooling water in the cooling pipe, thereby reducing the impact of excessive temperature on the fermentation process, and the cooling water will flow back to the cooling tower through the cooling pipe, so as to recycle and reuse the cooling water and prevent waste of resources. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] Figure 1 This is an axonometric diagram of a fermentation tank for producing edible alcohol proposed in the utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a fermentation tank for producing edible alcohol proposed by the utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the cooling structure of a fermentation tank for producing edible alcohol proposed by the utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.
[0021] Legend:
[0022] 1. Crusher; 2. Vacuum pump; 3. Fermentation tank; 4. Starter circulation pump; 5. Base; 6. Vertical centrifugal pump; 7. Cooling tower; 8. Clear liquid pump; 9. Cooling pipe; 10. Waste gas treatment tank; 11. Yeast tank; 12. Starter pump; 13. Feed inlet; 14. Nozzle; 15. Feed trough; 16. Centrifugal chemical pump; 17. Alkali tower; 18. Fermentation tank centrifugal circulation pump; 19. Stainless steel self-priming pump; 20. Output pipe; 21. Maintenance ladder; 22. Turning rod; 23. Fixed block; 24. Maintenance cover; 25. Handle; 26. Infusion tube. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in combination with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments.
[0024] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the present application for which protection is sought, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present application.
[0025] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, further definition and explanation thereof is not required in subsequent drawings.
[0026] In the description of this application, it should be noted that if the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or position relationship in which the product of the application is usually placed when in use. It is only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operate in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on this application. In addition, if the terms "first", "second", etc. appear in the description of this application, they are only used to distinguish the description and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0027] In addition, if the terms "horizontal" or "vertical" appear in the description of this application, it does not mean that the components are required to be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" only means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical", and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.
[0028] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "install", "connect", and "connect" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal connection of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0029] Embodiment 1:
[0030] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 A fermentation tank for producing edible alcohol, comprising a fermentation tank 3, a cooling tower 7, a yeast tank 11 and an alkali liquid tower 17, a yeast pump 12 is installed on the top side of the fermentation tank 3, the yeast pump 12 is connected to the yeast tank 11 through a pipeline, a yeast circulation pump 4 is installed on the bottom side of the fermentation tank 3, the yeast circulation pump 4 is connected to the top side of the fermentation tank 3 through a pipeline, the bottom side of the fermentation tank 3 is connected to a fermentation tank centrifugal circulation pump 18 through a pipeline, the fermentation tank centrifugal circulation pump 18 is connected to the top side of the fermentation tank 3 through a pipeline, the bottom side of the fermentation tank 3 is connected to a vertical centrifugal pump 6 through a pipeline, the bottom side of the vertical centrifugal pump 6 is fixedly connected to a base 5, the output end of the vertical centrifugal pump 6 is connected to an infusion pipe 26, the output end of the infusion pipe 26 is externally connected to an alcohol processing device, a clear liquid pump 8 is installed on the top side of the cooling tower 7, the clear liquid pump 8 and the cooling tower 7 are connected by a cooling pipe 9, one end of the cooling pipe 9 is fixedly connected to the top side of the clear liquid pump 8, the other end of the cooling pipe 9 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cooling tower 7, the middle end of the cooling pipe 9 is fixedly connected to the inside of the fermenter 3, the top side of the fermenter 3 is fixedly connected to two fixed blocks 23, a rotating rod 22 is rotatably connected between the two fixed blocks 23, an inspection cover 24 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod 22, a handle 25 is fixedly connected to the top side of the inspection cover 24, a feed port 13 is fixedly connected to the top side of the fermenter 3, the top of the feed port 13 is connected to the vacuum pump 2 through a pipeline, the vacuum pump 2 is installed on the outer wall of the pulverizer 1, the top side of the pulverizer 1 is fixedly connected to the feed trough 15, the inside of the fermenter 3 is fixedly connected to the inspection ladder 21, and the top side of the fermenter 3 is connected to the exhaust gas treatment tank 10 through a pipeline.
[0031] Specifically, the raw materials for edible alcohol fermentation are added to the pulverizer 1 through the feed trough 15. After the pulverization is completed, the pulverized raw materials are transported to the fermentation tank 3 through the pipeline through the vacuum pump 2, and then the yeast suspension in the yeast tank 11 is transported to the fermentation tank 3 through the pipeline through the yeast pump 12. The yeast suspension is circulated and transported by the yeast circulation pump 12 to help control and promote the fermentation process and promote the cooling of the yeast. The cooling water in the cooling tower 7 is transported to the cooling pipe 9 through the clear liquid pump 8, so that the cooling water in the cooling pipe 9 is used to cool the inside of the fermentation tank 3, thereby reducing the influence of excessive temperature on the fermentation process. The cooling water will flow back to the cooling tower 7 through the cooling pipe 9, so as to recycle the cooling water and prevent waste of resources. The waste gas generated during the fermentation process will enter the waste gas treatment tank 10 through the pipeline for purification and then be discharged into the air to prevent pollution to the surrounding environment. When the fermentation is completed, the light wine mixed with CO2 is classified by the vertical centrifugal pump 6, and then the classified light wine is transported to the subsequent alcohol processing equipment through the infusion pipe 26. When maintenance is needed, the maintenance cover 24 is opened by grasping the handle 25, and then the maintenance personnel can enter the fermentation tank 3 through the maintenance ladder 21 for maintenance.
[0032] Embodiment 2:
[0033] As one of the optimized structural designs for Example 1, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, a plurality of nozzles 14 are fixedly connected to the top side of the fermentation tank 3, a centrifugal chemical pump 16 is connected to the top side of the fermentation tank 3 through a pipeline, the bottom side of the centrifugal chemical pump 16 is installed on the top side of the alkali liquid tower 17, a stainless steel self-priming pump 19 is installed on the outer wall of the bottom side of the fermentation tank 3, an output pipe 20 is fixedly connected to the top side of the stainless steel self-priming pump 19, and the output end of the output pipe 20 is externally connected to a waste liquid treatment device;
[0034] Specifically, when the fermentation is completed and the fermentation tank 3 needs to be cleaned, the alkali liquid in the alkali liquid tower 17 is transported to the top side of the fermentation tank 3 through a pipeline through a centrifugal chemical pump 16, and then the alkali liquid is sprayed into the fermentation tank 3 through a nozzle 14, thereby cleaning and disinfecting the fermentation tank 3. After the cleaning and disinfection are completed, the waste liquid in the fermentation tank 3 is transported to the waste liquid treatment equipment through an output pipe 20 through a stainless steel self-priming pump 19 to prevent the waste liquid from polluting the surrounding environment, thereby cleaning and disinfecting the fermentation tank 3 to prevent the residue of the previous fermentation from affecting the next fermentation.
[0035] Working principle: the raw materials for edible alcohol fermentation are added into the pulverizer 1 through the feed trough 15. After the pulverization is completed, the pulverized raw materials are transported to the fermentation tank 3 through the pipeline through the vacuum pump 2. Then, the yeast suspension in the yeast tank 11 is transported to the fermentation tank 3 through the pipeline through the yeast pump 12. The yeast suspension is circulated and transported by the yeast circulation pump 12 to help control and promote the fermentation process and promote the cooling of the yeast. The cooling water in the cooling tower 7 is transported to the cooling pipe 9 through the clear liquid pump 8, so that the cooling water in the cooling pipe 9 is used to cool the fermentation. The interior of the fermentation tank 3 is cooled to reduce the impact of excessive temperature on the fermentation process, and the cooling water will flow back to the cooling tower 7 through the cooling pipe 9, so as to recycle the cooling water and prevent waste of resources. The waste gas generated during the fermentation process will enter the waste gas treatment tank 10 through the pipeline for purification and then be discharged into the air to prevent pollution to the surrounding environment. After the fermentation is completed, the light wine mixed with CO2 is classified by the vertical centrifugal pump 6, and then the classified light wine is transported to the subsequent alcohol processing equipment through the infusion pipe 26.
[0036] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A fermentation tank for producing edible alcohol, comprising a fermentation tank (3), a cooling tower (7), a yeast tank (11) and an alkali liquid tower (17), characterized in that: The top side of the fermentation tank (3) is provided with an inspection component, the top side of the cooling tower (7) is provided with a cooling component, the top side of the fermentation tank (3) is provided with a cleaning component, the top side of the fermentation tank (3) is provided with a yeast pump (12), the yeast pump (12) is connected to the yeast tank (11) through a pipeline, the bottom side of the fermentation tank (3) is provided with a yeast circulation pump (4), the yeast circulation pump (4) is connected to the top side of the fermentation tank (3) through a pipeline, and the bottom side of the fermentation tank (3) is provided with a yeast circulation pump (4). The pipeline is connected to a fermentation tank centrifugal circulation pump (18), and the fermentation tank centrifugal circulation pump (18) is connected to the top side of the fermentation tank (3) through a pipeline. The top side of the fermentation tank (3) is provided with a feeding assembly. The bottom side of the fermentation tank (3) is connected to a vertical centrifugal pump (6) through a pipeline. The bottom side of the vertical centrifugal pump (6) is fixedly connected to a base (5). The output end of the vertical centrifugal pump (6) is connected to an infusion pipe (26), and the output end of the infusion pipe (26) is externally connected to alcohol processing equipment.
2. The fermentation tank for producing edible alcohol according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cooling assembly comprises a clear liquid pump (8) installed on the top side of the cooling tower (7); the clear liquid pump (8) and the cooling tower (7) are connected via a cooling pipe (9); one end of the cooling pipe (9) is fixedly connected to the top side of the clear liquid pump (8); the other end of the cooling pipe (9) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cooling tower (7); and the middle end of the cooling pipe (9) is fixedly connected to the interior of the fermentation tank (3).
3. The fermentation tank for producing edible alcohol according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inspection assembly comprises two fixed blocks (23) fixedly connected to the top side of the fermentation tank (3), a rotating rod (22) is rotatably connected between the two fixed blocks (23), an inspection cover (24) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the rotating rod (22), and a handle (25) is fixedly connected to the top side of the inspection cover (24).
4. The fermentation tank for producing edible alcohol according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly comprises a plurality of nozzles (14) fixedly connected to the top side of the fermentation tank (3); the top side of the fermentation tank (3) is connected to a centrifugal chemical pump (16) via a pipeline; the bottom side of the centrifugal chemical pump (16) is installed on the top side of the alkali liquid tower (17).
5. The fermentation tank for producing edible alcohol according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed assembly comprises a feed port (13) fixedly connected to the top side of the fermentation tank (3); the top of the feed port (13) is connected to a vacuum pump (2) via a pipeline; the vacuum pump (2) is mounted on the outer wall of the pulverizer (1); and the top side of the pulverizer (1) is fixedly connected to a feed trough (15).
6. The fermentation tank for producing edible alcohol according to claim 1, characterized in that: A stainless steel self-priming pump (19) is installed on the bottom outer wall of the fermentation tank (3), an output pipe (20) is fixedly connected to the top side of the stainless steel self-priming pump (19), and the output end of the output pipe (20) is externally connected to a waste liquid treatment device.
7. The fermentation tank for producing edible alcohol according to claim 1, characterized in that: An inspection ladder (21) is fixedly connected to the interior of the fermentation tank (3), and a waste gas treatment tank (10) is connected to the top side of the fermentation tank (3) via a pipeline.