Automatic beer brewing enzyme preparation adding system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a beer brewing enzyme preparation automatic adding system which comprises a feeding module, a brewing water module, a refrigerant module and a control module, the feeding module comprises a storage tank, a rotor pump, a servo motor and saccharification equipment, an interlayer is arranged outside the storage tank, a first valve is arranged at the bottom of the storage tank, and the first valve is connected with a feeding port of the rotor pump through a pipeline. According to the beer brewing enzyme preparation storage device, the interlayer is arranged in the storage tank to serve as a circulation channel of a refrigerant to control the temperature in the storage tank, and the rotor pump is used for converting the adding amount of a beer brewing enzyme preparation into the number of rotation turns to be accurately controlled; and the control module is matched to complete quantitative, accurate and automatic addition of the beer brewing enzyme preparation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an automatic addition system for beer brewing enzyme preparations. Background Technology

[0002] In the beer brewing process, the addition of brewing enzymes is an essential step. The method of adding these enzymes not only affects beer quality but also significantly impacts process improvement and cost reduction. However, current methods of adding brewing enzymes primarily involve manual weighing and addition, which have limitations, mainly in the following aspects:

[0003] First, manually adding beer brewing enzymes cannot guarantee the accuracy of each addition, which leads to inconsistencies in the amount of beer brewing enzymes used during production, affecting the quality and stability of the final product.

[0004] Secondly, manually adding beer brewing enzymes is a slow process, which can affect the efficiency of the entire production line.

[0005] Third, manually adding beer brewing enzymes increases the risk of product contamination and also poses a threat to the health and safety of operators.

[0006] Fourth, manually adding beer brewing enzymes cannot guarantee that the enzymes are used under optimal conditions, thus affecting their activity and effectiveness. Furthermore, it is difficult to control temperature conditions, which may reduce the thermal stability of the enzymes.

[0007] Therefore, it is necessary to develop an automated system for adding beer brewing enzymes. Utility Model Content

[0008] To solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an automatic beer brewing enzyme preparation addition system, which includes:

[0009] The feeding module includes a storage tank, a rotor pump, a servo motor, and a saccharification device. The storage tank has a manhole on the top, an outer jacket, and a first valve at the bottom. The first valve is connected to the feed inlet of the rotor pump, and the discharge outlet of the rotor pump is connected to the saccharification device. The rotor pump is driven by a servo motor.

[0010] The brewing water module includes a brewing water station and a second valve. The brewing water station and the second valve are connected by pipelines. The second valve is connected to the discharge port of the rotor pump and the saccharification equipment through a three-way pipeline.

[0011] The refrigerant module includes a refrigerant station, which is connected to the bottom and top pipelines of the mezzanine.

[0012] The control module includes a control box, which is connected to the first valve, the second valve, the rotor pump, and the servo motor.

[0013] In some implementations, a CIP module is also included. The CIP module includes a CIP station, a third valve, a reflux pump, and a fourth valve. A cleaning ball is also installed on the top of the storage tank. The CIP station is connected to the outlet pipelines of the third valve and the reflux pump. The third valve is connected to the cleaning ball pipeline. The inlet of the reflux pump is connected to the fourth valve pipeline. The fourth valve is connected to the inlet of the first valve and the rotor pump via a T-junction pipeline. The third valve, the reflux pump, and the fourth valve are connected to the control box for signal connection. In this utility model, CIP refers to Cleaning In Place (CIP), which is a method of cleaning the inside of equipment through a closed pipeline without disassembling the equipment.

[0014] In some implementations, the brewing water module also includes a fifth valve, which is connected to the brewing water station via a pipeline. The fifth valve is connected to the feed inlet of the return pump and the fourth valve via a tee line, and is also connected to the control box via a signal connection.

[0015] In some implementations, the storage tank is also equipped with a thermometer connected to the control box via signal. The storage tank is also equipped with a level gauge and / or a pressure sensor, which are also connected to the control box via signal. The feeding module also includes a sight glass and a second check valve, which are located on the pipeline connecting the discharge end of the rotor pump to the saccharification equipment.

[0016] In some implementation schemes, the CIP module is also equipped with a sixth valve, which is connected to the fifth and fourth valves via a tee line and is connected to the control box via a signal. The refrigerant module is also equipped with a seventh, eighth, and ninth valve. The seventh and eighth valves are respectively located on the pipelines connecting the refrigerant station to the bottom and top of the interlayer, respectively. The ninth valve is located on the pipeline where the seventh valve is located and is connected to the control box via a signal.

[0017] In some implementation schemes, the brewing water module also includes a flow meter and a first check valve. The brewing water station is connected to the flow meter and the first check valve in sequence via pipelines. The first check valve is connected to the second valve and the fifth valve via a tee line. The flow meter is connected to the control box via a signal connection.

[0018] In some implementation schemes, the first valve is a pneumatic valve, the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth valves are all gate valves, the seventh and eighth valves are both ball valves, and the ninth valve is an angle seat valve.

[0019] In some implementations, the number of storage tanks, rotor pumps, servo motors, second valves, third valves, reflux pumps, fourth valves, fifth valves, sight glasses, second check valves, sixth valves, seventh valves, eighth valves, and ninth valves is n, where n≥1. When n>1, the CIP module also includes a tenth valve, and the number of the tenth valves is n-1.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: This utility model, by setting up a rotor pump, converts the amount of beer brewing enzyme preparation added into the number of rotations required by the rotor pump, thereby achieving precise control of the addition amount. At the same time, in conjunction with the brewing water module's top water supply, it ensures that the beer brewing enzyme preparation is completely pushed to the saccharification equipment; by setting a jacket in the storage tank and cooperating with a refrigerant module, the storage temperature of the beer brewing enzyme is controlled, thereby ensuring that the beer brewing enzyme preparation is used under optimal conditions; by connecting the control box with the first valve, the second valve, the rotor pump, and the servo motor, no manual contact with the beer brewing enzyme preparation is required during the addition process, improving the response efficiency of the addition process and ensuring the safety of the staff and the preservation of the beer brewing enzyme preparation from contamination.

[0021] Furthermore, in some embodiments of this utility model, a thermometer is installed to monitor the storage temperature of the beer brewing enzyme preparation in real time; a level gauge and a pressure sensor are installed to monitor the storage amount of the beer brewing enzyme preparation in the storage tank in real time; a sight glass is installed to observe the addition of the beer brewing enzyme preparation; a one-way valve is installed to ensure that the brewing water does not flow back to avoid contamination; and a CIP module is installed to clean the storage tank, saccharification equipment, and pipelines on-site after the beer brewing enzyme preparation is added, thus achieving fully automated integration of feeding and cleaning.

[0022] The following will further explain the concept, specific structure and technical effects of this utility model in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, so as to fully understand the purpose, features and effects of this utility model. Attached Figure Description

[0023] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the basic structure of the automatic beer brewing enzyme preparation addition system of Embodiment 1 of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the basic structure of the automatic beer brewing enzyme preparation addition system of Embodiment 2 of this utility model.

[0025] Reference numerals: 11-Storage tank, 111-Manhole, 112-Jacket, 113-First valve, 114-Cleaning ball, 115-Thermometer, 116-Level gauge, 117-Pressure sensor, 12-Rotor pump, 13-Servo motor, 14-Saccharification equipment, 15-Sight glass, 21-Brewing water station, 22-Second valve, 23-Fifth valve, 25-Flow meter, 26-First check valve, 27-Second check valve, 31-Refrigerator station, 32-Seventh valve, 33-Eighth valve, 34-Ninth valve, 41-CIP station, 42-Third valve, 43-Reflux pump, 44-Fourth valve, 45-Sixth valve, 46-Tenth valve. Detailed Implementation

[0026] In order to make the technical means, inventive features, objectives and effects of the utility model easy to understand, the utility model is further described in conjunction with specific illustrations, but the utility model is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0027] It should be noted that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in the accompanying drawings of this specification are only used to complement the content disclosed in the specification for those skilled in the art to understand and read, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this utility model can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportional relationships, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0028] Terms such as “comprising” and “including” indicate that, in addition to the components that are directly and explicitly stated in the specification and claims, the technical solution of this utility model does not exclude the presence of other components that are not directly or explicitly stated.

[0029] This utility model provides an automatic addition system for beer brewing enzymes, mainly to solve the problems existing in the manual addition method of beer brewing enzymes, and provides the following technical solution: according to the different characteristics of beer brewing enzymes, appropriate addition speed and dosage can be selected. The following will combine... Figure 1 , Figure 2 Please provide a detailed explanation:

[0030] Example 1

[0031] This embodiment describes an automated enzyme addition system for beer brewing. Figure 1 The structure of the automatic beer brewing enzyme preparation addition system disclosed in this embodiment is shown, which includes a feeding module, a brewing water module, a refrigerant module, a CIP module, and a control module.

[0032] The feeding module includes a storage tank 11, a rotor pump 12, a servo motor 13, a saccharification device 14, and a sight glass 15. The storage tank 11 stores beer brewing enzymes. A manhole 111 is located at the top of the storage tank 11 for adding the beer brewing enzymes. An outer jacket 112 is provided on the outside of the storage tank 11 to store refrigerant, which is circulated to control the internal temperature of the storage tank 11. The storage tank 11 is also equipped with a thermometer 115 to monitor the internal temperature, a level gauge 116, and a pressure sensor 117 to monitor the content of the beer brewing enzymes inside the storage tank 11. A first valve 11 is located at the bottom of the storage tank 11. 3. The first valve 113 serves as the discharge valve for the beer brewing enzyme preparation inside the storage tank 11. A cleaning ball 114 is also installed on the top of the storage tank 11 to clean the inside of the tank. The rotor pump 12 serves as a metering device for the beer brewing enzyme preparation. The control module converts the required dosage of the beer brewing enzyme preparation into the number of rotations required by the rotor pump 12. Precise control of the dosage is achieved by controlling the number of rotations of the rotor pump 12. The servo motor 13 provides power to the rotor pump 12. The saccharification equipment 14 receives the beer brewing enzyme preparation, which is transported from the storage tank 11 to the saccharification equipment 14 for further processing. The saccharification process continues; the sight glass 15 is used to observe the addition of beer brewing enzymes; the main function of the feeding module is to pump the beer brewing enzymes in the storage tank 11 out of the storage tank 11 via the first valve 113, with the servo motor 13 providing power to the rotor pump 12 to rotate, and then pump the beer brewing enzymes into the saccharification equipment 14 through the pipeline between the discharge end of the rotor pump 12 and the saccharification equipment 14; the brewing water module includes a brewing water station 21, a second valve 22, a fifth valve 23, a flow meter 25, a first check valve 26, and a second check valve 27; the second valve 22 is used as the switch valve when using brewing water to top water during the feeding process; the fifth valve 23 is used after the CIP process. The brewing water is used to flush the pipeline's valves; the flow meter 25 serves as a metering device for the brewing water flow rate, ensuring that the beer brewing enzyme preparation is completely pushed to the saccharification equipment 14 by the brewing water, and ensuring that the residual alkali in the pipeline is completely pushed to the CIP station 41 by the brewing water; the first check valve 26 and the second check valve 27 both prevent backflow of liquid in the pipeline; the brewing water module mainly plays two roles: firstly, during feeding, brewing water is used to push the beer brewing enzyme preparation in the pipeline into the saccharification equipment 14 to ensure that all the beer brewing enzyme preparation enters the saccharification equipment 14; secondly, after the CIP process, brewing water is used to flush the residual alkali in the pipeline to the CIP station 41;The refrigerant module includes a refrigerant station 31, a seventh valve 32, an eighth valve 33, and a ninth valve 34. The ninth valve 34 controls the refrigerant's on / off state. The seventh and eighth valves 32 and 33 are normally open valves, serving as emergency valves to control the refrigerant's on / off state in case the ninth valve 34 fails. All are connected to the interlayer 112. The refrigerant module supplies refrigerant from the refrigerant station 31 to the interlayer 112 of the storage tank 11 and returns excess refrigerant to the refrigerant station 31, thus forming a closed-loop refrigerant circulation. This controls the temperature inside the storage tank 11 to maintain the activity of the beer brewing enzymes within the storage tank 11. The CIP module includes a CIP station 4. 1. The system includes a third valve 42, a reflux pump 43, a fourth valve 44, and a sixth valve 45. The third valve 42 controls the supply of alkali solution; the fourth valve 44 and the reflux pump 43 control the reflux of alkali solution back to the CIP station 41; and the sixth valve 45 acts as a switch valve to discharge clean residual water from the storage tank 11. The control module includes a control box, which is connected to the first valve 113, thermometer 115, level gauge 116, pressure sensor 117, rotor pump 12, servo motor 13, second valve 22, fifth valve 23, sixth valve 45, flow meter 25, ninth valve 34, third valve 42, reflux pump 43, and fourth valve 44.

[0033] This embodiment also provides a method for using an automatic beer brewing enzyme addition system. However, the technical effect can also be achieved by using other methods to operate the automatic beer brewing enzyme addition system. The specific method includes the following steps:

[0034] 1) After receiving the instruction to add beer brewing enzyme, the control box converts the required amount of beer brewing enzyme into the number of rotations of the rotor pump 12. It then sequentially signals the opening of the first valve 113 and the servo motor 13, sends the number of rotations to the rotor pump 12, and the servo motor 13 drives the rotor pump 12 to rotate. The beer brewing enzyme in the storage tank 11 enters the pipeline connecting the discharge end of the rotor pump 12 and the saccharification equipment 14 through the first valve 113. After the number of rotations reaches the set value, the control box signals the closing of the first valve 113, the servo motor 13, and the rotor pump 12.

[0035] 2) The control box signals control the second valve 22 to open, and the brewing water pushes the beer brewing enzyme preparation in the pipeline connected to the discharge end of the rotor pump 12 and the saccharification equipment 14 into the saccharification equipment 14. The control box controls the second valve 22 to close.

[0036] 3) The control box signals control the third valve 42, the first valve 113, the fourth valve 44, the reflux pump 43, the rotor pump 12, and the servo motor 13 to open. The alkali solution and clean water enter the cleaning ball 114 through the pipeline in sequence to disinfect and clean the inside of the storage tank 11. On the one hand, the reflux pump 43 pumps the alkali solution and clean water in the storage tank 11 back to the CIP station 41 through the pipeline in sequence. On the other hand, the rotor pump 12 pumps the alkali solution and clean water in the storage tank 11 to the saccharification equipment 14 through the pipeline in sequence for disinfection and cleaning. The control box signals control the third valve 42, the first valve 113, the fourth valve 44, the reflux pump 43, the rotor pump 12, and the servo motor 13 to close.

[0037] 4) The control box signals control the fifth valve 23 and the return pump 43 to open, and the brewing water will pump the residual liquid in the pipeline to the CIP station 41 via the return pump 43. The control box signals control the fifth valve 23 and the return pump 43 to close.

[0038] 5) The control box signal opens the first valve 113, the fourth valve 44, and the sixth valve 45. The clean residual liquid in the storage tank 11 is discharged through the sixth valve 45. After the liquid is discharged, the control box signal controls the first valve 113, the fourth valve 44, and the sixth valve 45 to close.

[0039] Specifically, during normal operation, beer brewing enzymes are added to storage tank 11 through manhole 111. The seventh and eighth valves 32 and 33 are manually kept open. When the temperature on the tank thermometer 115 deviates from the set value, the control box connected to it controls the ninth valve 34 to open. Refrigerant enters the jacket 112 from the refrigerant station 31, and excess refrigerant flows back to the refrigerant station 31, forming a closed-loop circulation to cool the inside of storage tank 11. Once the temperature reaches the set value, the control box signals the ninth valve 34 to close. The control box then receives a notification of the addition of beer brewing enzymes. After receiving the signal, the first valve 113 and servo motor 13 are opened sequentially, and the required amount of beer brewing enzyme dosage is converted into the number of rotations required by rotor pump 12. By controlling the number of rotations of rotor pump 12, the amount of beer brewing enzyme added is precisely controlled. After rotation is complete, the control box sequentially signals to close servo motor 13, rotor pump 12, and first valve 113, and then opens second valve 22 to push water. The brewing water pushes the beer brewing enzyme into saccharification equipment 14. Flow meter 25 monitors the flow rate of brewing water. When the flow rate reaches the set value, the control box signals to close second valve 22, and the beer... The addition of beer brewing enzymes is complete. The control box controls the opening of the third valve 42, the first valve 113, the fourth valve 44, the reflux pump 43, the rotor pump 12, and the servo motor 13. Alkali and water sequentially enter the cleaning ball 114 to disinfect and clean the inside of the tank. On one hand, the reflux pump 43 pumps the alkali and water from the storage tank 11 back to the CIP station 41. On the other hand, the rotor pump 12 pumps the alkali and water from the storage tank 11 sequentially through pipelines to the saccharification equipment 14 for disinfection and cleaning. When disinfection and cleaning are complete, the control box signals the third valve 42 and the first valve 113. 113, fourth valve 44, reflux pump 43, rotor pump 12, and servo motor 13 are closed; the control box signal controls the fifth valve 23 and reflux pump 43 to open, and the brewing water pumps the residual liquid in the pipeline to the CIP station 41 via reflux pump 43. After the brewing water flushing is completed, the control box signal closes the fifth valve 23 and reflux pump 43; the control box signal opens the first valve 113, fourth valve 44, and sixth valve 45, and the clean residual liquid in storage tank 11 is discharged through the sixth valve 45. After the liquid is discharged, the control box controls the first valve 113, fourth valve 44, and sixth valve 45 to close.

[0040] Example 2

[0041] In this embodiment, the number of storage tank 11, rotor pump 12, servo motor 13, second valve 22, third valve 42, reflux pump 43, fourth valve 44, fifth valve 23, sight glass 15, second check valve 27, sixth valve 45, seventh valve 32, eighth valve 33, and ninth valve 34 is n≥2, for reference. Figure 2The pipeline extension can be connected in parallel. The CIP module also includes a tenth valve 46, which prevents the cleaning fluid from flowing into other storage tanks 11 when cleaning storage tank 11 alone. It is located between the CIP diversion point and the cleaning ball 114. The rest is the same as in Example 1.

[0042] Example 3

[0043] In this embodiment, the refrigerant module does not include the seventh valve 32 and the eighth valve 33; otherwise, it is the same as in Embodiment 1.

[0044] Example 4

[0045] In this embodiment, the storage tank 11 does not include the level gauge 116, but is otherwise the same as in embodiment 1.

[0046] Example 5

[0047] In this embodiment, the storage tank 11 does not include the pressure sensor 117; otherwise, it is the same as in Embodiment 1.

[0048] The preferred embodiments of this utility model have been described in detail above. It should be understood that those skilled in the art can make numerous modifications and variations based on the concept of this utility model without creative effort. Therefore, all technical solutions that can be obtained by those skilled in the art based on the concept of this utility model through logical analysis, reasoning, or limited experimentation on the basis of existing technology should be within the scope of protection defined by the claims.

Claims

1. A beer brewing enzyme preparation automatic addition system characterized by, The application relates to a brewing system, which comprises the following modules: a feed module, which comprises a storage tank (11), a rotor pump (12), a servo motor (13) and a saccharifying device (14); a manhole (111) is arranged at the top of the storage tank (11), a sandwich layer (112) is arranged outside the storage tank (11), and a first valve (113) is arranged at the bottom of the storage tank (11); the first valve (113) is connected with the feed inlet of the rotor pump (12), the discharge outlet of the rotor pump (12) is connected with the saccharifying device (14), and the rotor pump (12) is driven by the servo motor (13); a brewing water module, which comprises a brewing water station (21) and a second valve (22); the brewing water station (21) is connected with the second valve (22) through a pipeline, and the second valve (22) is connected with the discharge outlet of the rotor pump (12) and the saccharifying device (14) through a three-way pipeline; a refrigerant module, which comprises a refrigerant station (31); the refrigerant station (31) is connected with the bottom of the sandwich layer (112) and the top of the sandwich layer (112) respectively through pipelines; a control module, which comprises a control box; the control box is connected with the first valve (113), the second valve (22), the rotor pump (12) and the servo motor (13) respectively through signals.

2. The beer-brewing enzyme preparation automatic addition system according to claim 1, characterized by, The application further comprises a CIP module, which comprises a CIP station (41), a third valve (42), a reflux pump (43) and a fourth valve (44); a cleaning ball (114) is further arranged at the top of the storage tank (11); the CIP station (41) is connected with the third valve (42) and the discharge outlet of the reflux pump (43) respectively through pipelines; the third valve (42) is connected with the cleaning ball (114) through a pipeline; the feed inlet of the reflux pump (43) is connected with the fourth valve (44) through a pipeline; the fourth valve (44) is connected with the first valve (113) and the feed inlet of the rotor pump (12) through a three-way pipeline; and the third valve (42), the reflux pump (43) and the fourth valve (44) are connected with the control box through signals.

3. The beer-brewing enzyme preparation automatic addition system according to claim 2, characterized by, The brewing water module further comprises a fifth valve (23); the brewing water station (21) is connected with the fifth valve (23) through a pipeline; the fifth valve (23) is connected with the feed inlet of the reflux pump (43) and the fourth valve (44) through a three-way pipeline; and the fifth valve (23) is connected with the control box through signals.

4. The beer-brewing enzyme preparation automatic addition system according to claim 3, characterized by, The storage tank (11) is further provided with a thermometer (115); the thermometer (115) is connected with the control box through signals; the storage tank (11) is further provided with a liquid level meter (116) and / or a pressure sensor (117); the liquid level meter (116) and / or the pressure sensor (117) are connected with the control box through signals; and the feed module further comprises a sight glass (15); the sight glass (15) is arranged on a pipeline, which is connected with the saccharifying device (14) and is located at the discharge end of the rotor pump (12).

5. The beer-brewing enzyme preparation automatic addition system according to claim 4, characterized by, The CIP module is further provided with a sixth valve (45) connected with the fifth valve (23), the fourth valve (44) through a three-way pipeline, and connected with the control box.

6. The beer-brewing enzyme preparation automatic addition system according to claim 5, characterized by, The brewing water module further comprises a flow meter (25), a first one-way valve (26) and a second one-way valve (27), the brewing water station (21) is sequentially connected with the flow meter (25) and the first one-way valve (26) through pipelines, the first one-way valve (26) is connected with the second valve (22) and the fifth valve (23) through a three-way pipeline, the second one-way valve (27) is arranged on a pipeline connecting the discharge end of the rotor pump (12) with the saccharification equipment (14), and the flow meter (25) is connected with the control box.

7. The automatic beer-brewing enzyme preparation addition system according to any one of claims 5 to 6, characterized in that, The first valve (113) is a pneumatic valve, the second valve (22), the third valve (42), the fourth valve (44), the fifth valve (23) and the sixth valve (45) are all stop valves, the seventh valve (32) and the eighth valve (33) are both ball valves, the ninth valve (34) is an angle seat valve, and the refrigerant of the refrigerant module is propylene glycol.

8. The beer-brewing enzyme preparation automatic addition system according to claim 6, characterized by, The number of the storage tank (11), the rotor pump (12), the servo motor (13), the second valve (22), the third valve (42), the backflow pump (43), the fourth valve (44), the fifth valve (23), the sight glass (15), the second one-way valve (27), the sixth valve (45), the seventh valve (32), the eighth valve (33) and the ninth valve (34) is n, and n≥1, when n>1, the CIP module further comprises a tenth valve (46), and the number of the tenth valve (46) is n-1.

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