Sanitary material inlet and outlet cleaning combined device for fermentation tank

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sanitary material inlet and outlet cleaning combination device for a fermentation tank, and relates to the field of beer fermentation tank bottom material inlet and outlet cleaning components, in particular to the sanitary material inlet and outlet cleaning combination device for the fermentation tank. Comprising a material inlet and outlet pipe, a manual butterfly valve, a pipe connecting plate, a pipeline sight glass and a pneumatic butterfly valve. In the utility model, the pneumatic butterfly valve is used for automatically controlling the feeding and discharging of fermentation liquor, so that the quality of the fermentation liquor is prevented from being influenced by external temperature in the fermentation process. The equipment has a circulating cleaning function before materials are fed and discharged, and the sanitary state in the pipeline is ensured. The pipeline sight glass can monitor the material flowing condition in real time, and the manual butterfly valve provides flexible manual operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of material inlet and outlet cleaning components for the bottom of a beer fermentation tank, in particular to a sanitary material inlet and outlet cleaning combined device for a fermentation tank. Background Art

[0002] In the beer fermentation process, the material inlet and outlet piping at the bottom of the fermenter is a critical component. Existing beer fermenters typically connect these piping directly to a pipe connection plate at the bottom of the tank, allowing for the discharge of fermentation liquid and the addition of raw materials during the fermentation process. However, these existing piping systems exhibit several technical deficiencies that directly impact beer quality and fermentation efficiency.

[0003] One of the main drawbacks of existing technology is that when the external ambient temperature is high, the beer liquid in the material inlet and outlet pipes connected to the bottom of the tank is easily affected by the temperature, resulting in decreased yeast activity and even fermentation liquid deterioration. This condition not only affects the yeast's growth rate but also adversely affects the taste and quality of the beer, and may even lead to substandard product quality. Furthermore, current technical measures generally reduce the temperature of the entire fermentation chamber to avoid this problem, but this practice significantly increases energy consumption and leads to increased production costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a sanitary material inlet and outlet cleaning combination device for a fermentation tank, which can effectively solve the problems in the background technology.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is: there is a sanitary material inlet and outlet cleaning combination device for a fermentation tank, a connecting pipe plate is installed on one side of the material inlet and outlet pipe, a manual butterfly valve is installed above the connecting pipe plate, a pipeline sight glass is installed on one side of the manual butterfly valve, and a pneumatic butterfly valve is installed on one side of the material inlet and outlet pipe.

[0006] Preferably, a fermentation tank is installed outside the material inlet and outlet pipe.

[0007] Preferably, the pneumatic butterfly valve is connected to the material inlet and outlet pipes to control the inlet and outlet of the material and lock the fermentation liquid in the fermentation tank.

[0008] Preferably, the material inlet and outlet pipes are circulated and cleaned before the material enters and exits.

[0009] Preferably, the inner wall of the material inlet and outlet pipe is polished.

[0010] Preferably, a detachable filtering device is installed inside the material inlet and outlet pipe.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] This sanitary fermenter material inlet and outlet cleaning system uses a pneumatic butterfly valve to lock the fermentation liquid, preventing external temperature from affecting the quality of the fermentation liquid. It also provides a pre-circulation cleaning function for material inlet and outlet, ensuring pipeline hygiene and thus improving beer quality. The automated design reduces operational complexity and human error, saving time and human resources, and conserving production space by optimizing equipment layout. Furthermore, compared to traditional methods of lowering the fermentation chamber temperature, this system effectively reduces energy consumption, making the beer production process more efficient and hygienic. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model.

[0014] In the figure: 1. Material inlet and outlet pipes; 2. Manual butterfly valve; 3. Take-over plate; 4. Pipe sight glass; 5. Pneumatic butterfly valve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] In order to make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects achieved by the present invention easier to understand, the present invention is further described below in conjunction with specific implementation methods.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," "the other end," and the like, indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are intended solely to facilitate the description of this utility model and simplify the description. They are not intended to indicate or imply that the devices or components referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed, or operate in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "provided with," "connected," etc., should be understood in a broad sense. For example, "connected" may refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it may refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it may refer to internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will be able to understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0018] Example

[0019] See also Figure 1 , the utility model provides a technical solution:

[0020] A sanitary material inlet and outlet cleaning combination device for a fermentation tank, wherein a connecting plate 3 is installed on one side of the material inlet and outlet pipe 1, a manual butterfly valve 2 is installed above the connecting plate 3, a pipeline sight glass 4 is installed on one side of the manual butterfly valve 2, and a pneumatic butterfly valve 5 is installed on one side of the material inlet and outlet pipe 1.

[0021] The following are specific implementations of the components of the utility model:

[0022] 1. Material inlet and outlet pipe: This is the pipe used to transport materials in and out of the fermentation tank. Materials flow out of the tank or enter the tank from the outside through this pipe to ensure the smooth progress of the fermentation process.

[0023] 2. Manual Butterfly Valve: Located in the middle of the material inlet and outlet pipes, it is used to manually control the flow of materials. The operator can manually adjust the opening and closing state of the butterfly valve to control the flow of materials or cut off the flow of materials.

[0024] 3. Take-over plate: The take-over plate is connected to the bottom of the fermentation tank and is used to fix and support the material inlet and outlet pipes and related equipment. It provides a solid foundation for the installation of the material pipeline and ensures a reliable and tight connection between the pipeline and the fermentation tank.

[0025] 4. Pipeline sight glass: A pipe sight glass is installed somewhere along the material inlet and outlet pipes to allow operators to observe the material flow inside the pipes. Through the sight glass, operators can directly monitor the status of the material in the pipes and ensure that there are no blockages or other abnormalities during the flow process.

[0026] 5. Pneumatic Butterfly Valve: This pneumatic butterfly valve is installed at the other end of the material inlet and outlet pipes and is primarily used to automatically control the flow of materials. It operates via a pneumatic system, eliminating the need for human intervention and operating automatically according to a set program, streamlining processes and improving production efficiency.

[0027] The following is the specific technical logic implementation of this utility model:

[0028] 1. Material in and out control logic

[0029] Combination of manual and automatic control: The equipment's material inlet and outlet pipes are connected to two key control components: a manual butterfly valve and a pneumatic butterfly valve. The manual butterfly valve is used to manually control material flow when necessary, such as during equipment maintenance or special operations. The operator can manually open or close the valve. The pneumatic butterfly valve automatically controls material flow through a pneumatic system, opening and closing automatically according to set conditions without manual intervention. The operation of the pneumatic butterfly valve is controlled by a central control system, which can adjust the valve status through sensors or time settings to ensure smooth material inflow and outflow within the appropriate time period.

[0030] 2. Implementation of cleaning function

[0031] Pipeline Circulation Cleaning: Before material inflow and outflow, the system can perform a cyclical cleaning of the pipeline. Through the coordination of pneumatic and manual butterfly valves, cleaning fluid is circulated within the inlet and outlet pipes to ensure internal hygiene. The flow of the cleaning fluid is precisely controlled by the control system, ensuring that all internal pipe surfaces are thoroughly cleaned. After the cleaning process is complete, any remaining liquid in the pipe is drained, and the system is ready for material inflow and outflow operations.

[0032] 3. Pipeline monitoring and safety assurance

[0033] Real-time monitoring: The equipment is equipped with a pipe sight glass, which allows the operator to observe the flow of materials in the pipe in real time. From this observation point, the operator can determine whether the state of the material in the pipe is normal, such as whether there is any blockage, contamination or abnormality.

[0034] Automatic control and safety protection: The operation of the pneumatic butterfly valve is regulated by the control system. If the system detects an abnormal situation in the pipeline, the control system will immediately close the pneumatic butterfly valve to prevent further flow of materials, thereby protecting the safety of the equipment and fermentation liquid.

[0035] 4. Isolation of temperature effects

[0036] Material Isolation and Temperature Control: To prevent external temperature fluctuations from affecting the fermentation liquid, the equipment utilizes a pneumatic butterfly valve to lock the fermentation liquid within the tank. When the fermentation liquid is not entering or exiting the tank, the pneumatic butterfly valve completely isolates it within the tank, preventing deterioration of the fermentation liquid in the pipeline due to temperature fluctuations. This isolation mechanism helps maintain the stability of the fermentation liquid and ensures that the fermentation process is not disturbed by external factors.

[0037] The following is the workflow of this utility model:

[0038] 1. Device startup:

[0039] 1.1 The operator or control system starts the fermentation tank sanitary material inlet and outlet cleaning combination device.

[0040] 1.2 The pneumatic butterfly valve is in a closed state to ensure that the fermentation liquid is not affected by the external environment.

[0041] 2. Material in and out preparation:

[0042] 2.1 Check whether the material inlet and outlet pipes are clean. If necessary, perform cleaning procedures.

[0043] 2.2 Start the pipe sight glass and check the condition inside the pipe to ensure there are no impurities or residues.

[0044] 3. Material in and out cleaning:

[0045] 3.1 The cleaning system starts and cleans the material in and out of the pipe through the pipeline circulation.

[0046] 3.2 The cleaning fluid circulates in the pipeline through the cooperation of the pneumatic butterfly valve and the manual butterfly valve to ensure that all parts of the pipeline are thoroughly cleaned.

[0047] 3.3 After cleaning is completed, drain the cleaning fluid and prepare for material in and out operations.

[0048] 4.Material in and out operations:

[0049] 4.1 According to production requirements, the operator or control system opens the manual butterfly valve to start material in and out operations.

[0050] 4.2 During the material flow process, the material status is monitored in real time through the pipeline sight glass to ensure that no abnormal situation occurs.

[0051] 4.3 When the material in and out operation is completed, close the manual butterfly valve.

[0052] 5. Automatic isolation and temperature control:

[0053] 5.1 After the material is in and out, the pneumatic butterfly valve automatically closes, locking the fermentation liquid in the tank to prevent the external temperature from affecting the fermentation process.

[0054] 5.2 The control system may adjust the state of the pneumatic butterfly valve according to the external temperature or fermentation status to maintain the optimal conditions for the fermentation process.

[0055] 6. Equipment shutdown and maintenance:

[0056] 6.1 After the operation is completed, the device enters the standby state and waits for the next operation command.

[0057] 6.2 Operators should regularly check various components of the equipment, such as pneumatic butterfly valves, manual butterfly valves, pipe sight glasses, etc., to ensure the normal operation of the equipment.

[0058] The following are instructions for use of this utility model:

[0059] 1. Device startup

[0060] 1.1 Ensure the equipment is connected to the power supply and gas supply.

[0061] 1.2 Press the "Start" button or start the device through the control system.

[0062] 1.3 Check the control panel to ensure that all indicators are normal and the equipment is ready for use.

[0063] 2. Material in and out operations

[0064] 2.1 Manual butterfly valve operation:

[0065] a. When materials need to be transported in or out, first check the pipe sight glass to ensure that the pipe is clean.

[0066] b. Manually rotate the butterfly valve switch to open the butterfly valve to the desired position.

[0067] c. Start material in and out operations.

[0068] d. After the material is in and out, rotate the butterfly valve to close the switch and close the butterfly valve.

[0069] 2.2 Pneumatic butterfly valve operation:

[0070] a. The pneumatic butterfly valve is automatically controlled by the control system and no human intervention is required.

[0071] b. If manual operation is required, make sure the control system is in manual mode and open or close the pneumatic butterfly valve through the control panel.

[0072] 3. Cleaning operation

[0073] 3.1 Start the cleaning process:

[0074] a. Start the cleaning procedure before materials enter or exit or after production is completed.

[0075] b. Open the cleaning liquid supply pipeline to allow the cleaning liquid to enter the material inlet and outlet pipes.

[0076] a. The control system will automatically circulate the cleaning fluid to ensure that the inner wall of the pipe is thoroughly cleaned.

[0077] b. After cleaning is completed, drain the remaining cleaning fluid.

[0078] 3.2 Manual cleaning operation:

[0079] a. If manual cleaning is required, close the manual butterfly valve, open the cleaning fluid pipeline, and manually rotate the cleaning fluid circulation switch.

[0080] b. After the cleaning fluid is completely discharged, close the cleaning fluid pipeline and end the cleaning operation.

[0081] 4. Equipment maintenance

[0082] 4.1 Daily inspection:

[0083] a. Before each operation, check whether all connections are tight and whether the pipelines are leak-free.

[0084] b. Check whether the air pressure of the pneumatic system is normal.

[0085] 4.2 Regular maintenance:

[0086] a. Check the flexibility and sealing of the pneumatic butterfly valve once a month to ensure there is no wear or leakage.

[0087] b. Check the cleanliness and transparency of the pipe sight glass once a quarter.

[0088] c. Perform comprehensive maintenance on manual butterfly valves and pneumatic butterfly valves every six months and replace worn parts when necessary.

[0089] 5. Troubleshooting

[0090] 5.1 The pneumatic butterfly valve cannot be opened or closed:

[0091] a. Check whether the gas supply is normal.

[0092] b. Check whether the operating mode of the control system is correct.

[0093] c. If necessary, manually operate the pneumatic butterfly valve.

[0094] 5.2 Poor cleaning effect:

[0095] a. Check whether the cleaning fluid supply pipeline is unobstructed.

[0096] b. Check whether the cleaning fluid circulation system is working properly.

[0097] 5.3 Abnormal material flow:

[0098] a. Check whether there is any blockage in the pipeline through a pipeline sight glass.

[0099] b. Check whether the manual butterfly valve is fully open.

[0100] Compared to traditional material inlet and outlet systems, the fermentation tank sanitary material inlet and outlet combination device better addresses spoiled beer in the tank bottom pipe. A pneumatic butterfly valve secures the beer inside the tank, preventing external temperature fluctuations from affecting the fermentation process and effectively preventing the risk of beer spoilage. This pipe can be individually cleaned before material inlet and outlet, ensuring hygienic conditions. Fermentation tanks equipped with this new material inlet and outlet combination device better meet process hygiene requirements and are therefore more conducive to the fermentation of the fermentation liquid within the tank.

[0101] The above shows and describes the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The above embodiments and descriptions are merely illustrative of the principles of the present invention. Various changes and improvements may be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Such changes and improvements are intended to fall within the scope of the present invention. The scope of protection claimed in this invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A sanitary material inlet and outlet cleaning assembly for a fermentation tank, comprising a material inlet and outlet pipe (1), characterized in that: A connecting plate (3) is installed on one side of the material inlet and outlet pipe (1), a manual butterfly valve (2) is installed above the connecting plate (3), a pipeline sight glass (4) is installed on one side of the manual butterfly valve (2), and a pneumatic butterfly valve (5) is installed on one side of the material inlet and outlet pipe (1).

2. A fermentation tank sanitary material inlet and outlet cleaning assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that: A fermentation tank is installed outside the material inlet and outlet pipe (1).

3. The fermentation tank sanitary material inlet and outlet cleaning assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pneumatic butterfly valve (5) is connected to the material inlet and outlet pipe (1) to control the inlet and outlet of the material and lock the fermentation liquid in the fermentation tank.

4. The fermentation tank sanitary material inlet and outlet cleaning assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material inlet and outlet pipe (1) is circulated and cleaned before the material enters and exits.

5. The fermentation tank sanitary material inlet and outlet cleaning assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the material inlet and outlet pipe (1) is polished.

6. The fermentation tank sanitary material inlet and outlet cleaning assembly device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A detachable filtering device is installed inside the material inlet and outlet pipe (1).

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