A maturation device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a ripening device belongs to wine making equipment technical field, including ripening jar and cooler, ripening jar upper portion one side connects the wine inlet pipe, and ripening jar upper portion other side connects the air inlet pipe, and the bottom of ripening jar is equipped with the gas pack who links to each other with the air inlet pipe, and the four around of gas pack are connected with the air outlet pipe, and the inner wall of ripening jar is connected with the steam coil through the steel column, and the middle part of the outer wall of ripening jar is equipped with the steam inlet that links to each other with one end of steam coil, and the bottom of the outer wall of ripening jar is equipped with the steam outlet that links to each other with the other end of steam coil, and the top center of ripening jar is communicated with the upper inlet of cooler through base liquor steam discharge pipe, and the lower discharge port of cooler is connected with the alcohol temporary storage jar through base liquor steam condensate discharge pipe. Through steam heating, shorten the base liquor aging period, realize quality controllable, solve the problem of traditional technology " production capacity backlog, long capital occupation", adapt to the demand of industrialization large -scale production " fast turnover ".

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of brewing equipment technology, specifically an aging device. Background Technology

[0002] The process of making baijiu involves fermentation, distillation, and condensation. The baijiu produced after condensation is often dry and spicy, and the taste is not mellow. After a period of storage, the dryness and spiciness of the baijiu are significantly reduced, the taste becomes mellow, the aroma increases, and the body of the baijiu becomes more harmonious. This process is generally called aging.

[0003] Traditional aging processes rely on slow reactions in the natural environment, resulting in extremely long aging cycles. This cannot match the "fast turnover" requirements of industrial production. A large amount of base liquor occupies storage space for a long time, making it difficult to release effective production capacity. Furthermore, fluctuations in temperature and humidity in the natural environment can cause inconsistencies in the aging speed and flavor development of different batches of base liquor, requiring additional "blending and balancing," which increases the complexity of the process. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the problem that traditional aging processes have extremely long aging cycles and that fluctuations in temperature and humidity in the natural environment can lead to inconsistent aging speeds and flavor development among different batches of base wine, this invention provides an aging device.

[0005] This utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: An aging device includes an aging tank and a cooler. One side of the upper part of the aging tank is connected to a liquor inlet pipe, and the other side is connected to an air inlet pipe. A gas distribution manifold connected to the air inlet pipe is located at the bottom of the aging tank, and air outlet pipes are connected around the manifold. A steam coil is connected to the inner wall of the aging tank via a steel column. A steam inlet connected to one end of the steam coil is located in the middle of the outer wall of the aging tank, and a steam outlet connected to the other end of the steam coil is located at the bottom of the outer wall of the aging tank. The top center of the aging tank is connected to the upper inlet of the cooler via a base liquor steam outlet pipe, and the lower outlet of the cooler is connected to an alcohol storage tank via a base liquor steam condensate outlet pipe.

[0006] A further improvement of this utility model is that a first liquid level gauge is connected to the side of the aging tank, and a thermometer, a first sampling port, a first wine outlet, and a sewage outlet are connected to the other side of the aging tank. A wine outlet pipe is connected to the first wine outlet.

[0007] A further improvement of this utility model is that the gas distribution bag is located at the bottom center of the aging tank, 12-18 cm above the bottom surface of the aging tank, and the gas distribution bag is connected to the gas outlet pipe in a cross shape around its perimeter.

[0008] A further improvement of this utility model is that the bottom of the vent pipe is provided with spaced vent outlets, and the bottom of the aging tank is provided with a support column to support the end of the vent pipe away from the gas distribution bag.

[0009] A further improvement of this utility model is that it also includes a support frame for supporting the lower part of the cooler, and a vent pipe is connected to the upper part of the cooler.

[0010] A further improvement of this utility model is that a second level gauge is connected to the side of the alcohol storage tank, a second sampling port is connected to the other side, a second alcohol outlet is connected to the bottom of the alcohol storage tank, and a safety valve is connected to the top of the alcohol storage tank.

[0011] A further improvement of this utility model is that the outer wall of the aging tank is provided with a heat insulation layer.

[0012] As can be seen from the above technical solutions, the beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. By precisely controlling the temperature through steam heating, the movement rate and reaction process of wine molecules are accelerated. Steam heating can also reduce the viscosity of the wine and accelerate the volatilization of low-boiling-point off-flavor substances such as formaldehyde and acetaldehyde. In terms of production efficiency, steam heating aging can increase the turnover speed of base wine by 15-20 times, solving the problems of extremely long aging cycle, production backlog, and long capital occupation in traditional aging processes, and adapting to the demand for "fast turnover" in large-scale industrial production.

[0013] 2. Steam heating aging achieves controllable quality through steam temperature control and a sealed environment. The temperature parameters are precise and stable. The steam heat source controls the temperature fluctuation of the wine within ±1℃ through the temperature control system. Combined with the set heating time, the similarity of flavor substances of different batches of base wine reaches more than 95%, which is far higher than that of traditional processes. Attached Figure Description

[0014] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the description will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a structural schematic diagram of a specific embodiment of the present utility model.

[0016] In the attached diagram: 1. Aging tank; 2. Inlet pipe; 3. Air inlet pipe; 4. Gas distributor; 5. Steam coil; 6. Steam inlet; 7. Steam outlet; 8. Base liquor steam outlet pipe; 9. Cooler; 10. Base liquor steam condensate outlet pipe; 11. Alcohol storage tank; 12. First level gauge; 13. Thermometer; 14. First sampling port; 15. First liquor outlet; 16. Drain outlet; 17. Support frame; 18. Second level gauge; 19. Second liquor outlet; 20. Vent pipe; 21. Safety valve; 22. Air outlet pipe; 23. Second sampling port. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the technical solutions of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the specific embodiments. Obviously, the embodiments described below are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this patent, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this patent.

[0018] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model discloses an aging device, including an aging tank 1 and a cooler 9. The upper side of the aging tank 1 is connected to a liquor inlet pipe 2, and the other side of the aging tank 1 is connected to an air inlet pipe 3. The bottom of the aging tank 1 is provided with a gas distribution manifold 4 connected to the air inlet pipe 3. The gas distribution manifold 4 is surrounded by air outlet pipes 22. The inner wall of the aging tank 1 is connected to a steam coil 5 through a steel column. The middle of the outer wall of the aging tank 1 is provided with a steam inlet 6 connected to one end of the steam coil 5. The bottom of the outer wall of the aging tank 1 is provided with a steam outlet 7 connected to the other end of the steam coil 5. The top center of the aging tank 1 is connected to the upper inlet of the cooler 9 through a base liquor steam outlet pipe 8. The lower outlet of the cooler 9 is connected to an alcohol temporary storage tank 11 through a base liquor steam condensate outlet pipe 10.

[0019] The top of the aging tank 1 is equipped with a flange interface, which is connected to a wine inlet pipe 2 with a necked butt-welded flange of the same specification welded at one end. The other end of the wine inlet pipe 2 is connected to a feed valve. The wine inlet pipe 2 extends to the bottom of the aging tank 1 to prevent liquid splashing. A necked socket weld flange is symmetrically positioned on the other side of the upper part of the aging tank 1. One end of the air inlet pipe 3 is bolted to it, and the other end of the air inlet pipe 3 is welded to the air manifold 4 at the bottom of the aging tank 1. Stainless steel columns are welded circumferentially on the inner wall of the aging tank 1. Four columns are set for each layer of steam coil 5. The columns are connected to the inner wall of the aging tank 1 by fillet weld. Pipe clamp installation holes are set on the columns. Stainless steel pipe clamps fix the steam coil 5 to the columns. The pipe clamps are bolted to the columns. The inlet and outlet ends of the steam coil 5 extend to the outer wall of the aging tank 1. A welded pipe joint is set in the middle of the outer wall of the aging tank 1. The pipe joint is connected to the shell of the aging tank 1 by socket weld. The pipe joint is threaded to one end of the steam inlet port 6 valve, and the other end of the pipe joint is connected to the steam delivery pipe. Pipe joints of the same specification are symmetrically positioned at the bottom of the outer wall of the aging tank 1 and connected to the steam outlet 7. The connection method is the same as that of the inlet port. A total of 20 layers of steam coils are set. A necked butt-welded flange is installed at the center of the top of the aging tank 1. One end of the base liquor steam discharge pipe 8 is bolted to a necked butt-welded flange of the same specification. The other end of the base liquor steam discharge pipe 8 is flanged to the upper inlet of the cooler 9. The lower outlet of the cooler 9 is connected to one end of the base liquor steam condensate discharge pipe 10. The other end of the base liquor steam condensate discharge pipe 10 is connected to the alcohol temporary storage tank 11. The top of the alcohol temporary storage tank 11 is equipped with a raised face flange, and the two are connected by the flange.

[0020] Furthermore, one end of the inlet pipe 2 is connected to a transfer pump. When the inlet valve at the top of the inlet pipe 2 is opened, the base liquor is pumped into the aging tank 1 by the transfer pump. The inlet pipe 2 extends to the bottom of the aging tank 1 to prevent liquid splashing. The liquid level change in the aging tank 1 is observed through the first liquid level gauge 12. When the base liquor level reaches about 70% of the volume of the aging tank 1, the inlet pump is stopped, the inlet valve is closed, the feeding is stopped, and the steam heating is turned on to heat the base liquor in the aging tank 1. The heating temperature is controlled within the range of 75-85℃ and maintained for 8-12 hours. An air inlet pipe 3 is connected to the other side of the upper part of the aging tank 1. One end of the air inlet pipe 3 is connected to an air supply device, and the other end is connected to an air distribution manifold 4 at the bottom of the aging tank 1. An air inlet valve is installed above the air inlet pipe 3 to intermittently provide air to the inside of the aging tank 1, which can achieve uniform heating of the base liquor. During the heating process, base liquor steam is generated. The base liquor steam enters the cooler 9 for cooling through the base liquor steam outlet pipe 8 connected to the top of the aging tank 1, and the base liquor steam is recovered to reduce raw material waste. The base liquor condensate enters the alcohol temporary storage tank 11 for temporary storage through the outlet of the cooler 9 connected to the base liquor steam condensate outlet pipe 10. The base liquor is introduced into the collection device through the second outlet 19. After the base liquor in the aging tank 1 has finished aging, it is cooled to room temperature and introduced into the collection device through the first outlet 15. Steam heating can achieve precise temperature control, improve process efficiency, and shorten the aging cycle.

[0021] The base liquor enters the aging tank 1 through the inlet pipe 2. A first level gauge 12 is installed on the side wall of the aging tank 1. The two ends of the housing of the first level gauge 12 are connected by bolts, and the bolts are tightened evenly to achieve a sealed connection. The measuring end of the first level gauge 12 extends into the liquid level monitoring area inside the aging tank 1 to ensure a measurement accuracy of ±1mm. Feeding stops when the liquid level reaches approximately 70% of the volume of the aging tank 1, and steam heating is activated. A thermometer 13 is fixedly connected to the other side of the outer wall of the aging tank 1. The temperature probe of the thermometer 13 is covered with a stainless steel protective sleeve, and the thermometer head is fixed to the [missing information - likely a nut or nut]. The top of the protective sleeve ensures that the temperature probe extends into the tank to 1 / 3 of the liquid level for observing temperature changes inside the tank. The base liquor is heated and matured for 8-12 hours, and a sample is taken through the first sampling port 14 connected to the outer wall of the aging tank 1 to determine the aging effect of the base liquor. After the product passes the test, the heating system is stopped, and the base liquor in the aging tank 1 is allowed to cool down. The lower part of the side wall of the aging tank 1 is provided with a first outlet 15, which is connected to a discharge pipe. After reaching room temperature, the base liquor is introduced into the collection device through the first outlet 15. The bottom of the aging tank 1 is provided with a drain port 16 for discharging waste from the aging tank 1.

[0022] The aging tank 1 has a gas distribution manifold 4 connected to the bottom center of its inner cavity, which is 12-18 cm above the bottom surface of the aging tank 1. The gas distribution manifold 4 has four sets of necked socket weld joints arranged in a cross-shaped orthogonal direction around its circumference. One end of the gas distribution manifold 4 is connected to an outlet pipe 22 using a socket weld process. Several outlets are distributed at intervals along the axial direction at the bottom of the outlet pipe 22. The outlets are circular through holes, and the openings are chamfered after opening to avoid eddies during gas-liquid flow. The bottom of the aging tank 1 has a support column that supports the end of the outlet pipe 22 away from the gas distribution manifold 4. The top of the support column is connected to the outer wall of the outlet pipe 22 by a T-shaped fillet weld, and the bottom of the support column is fixed to the inner wall of the aging tank 1 by a fillet weld. The welding positions of the support column, the outlet pipe 22, and the aging tank 1 all ensure that the axis of the outlet pipe 22 is parallel to the bottom of the aging tank 1, ensuring uniform gas output from the outlet.

[0023] The cooler 9 has two sets of support frames 17 symmetrically distributed on its lower outer wall. These support frames 17 are connected to the outer wall of the cooler 9 using manual arc welding to ensure overall stability after installation. A vent pipe 20 is connected to the upper part of the cooler 9 to prevent base liquor vapor from entering and causing a large accumulation of gas that could lead to condensation and stagnation within the cooler. The outlet of the cooler 9 is higher than the inlet of the alcohol storage tank 11, allowing the gravitational potential energy generated by the liquid level difference to power the flow of the condensate.

[0024] A second level gauge 18 is connected to one side wall of the alcohol storage tank 11 at a height of 1 / 3 from the bottom of the tank. The measuring probe of the second level gauge 18 extends into the liquid level monitoring area inside the alcohol storage tank 11. A stainless steel welded pipe joint is installed on the other side wall of the alcohol storage tank 11 at a height of 1 / 2 from the bottom of the tank. The pipe joint is connected to the tank wall of the alcohol storage tank 11 by socket welding. One end of the second sampling port 23 valve is fixed to the pipe joint by socket welding, and a quick connector is welded to the other end of the valve. A second outlet 19 is connected to the bottom of the alcohol storage tank 11, and a safety valve 21 is installed on the top of the alcohol storage tank 11. A seamless stainless steel pipe is welded to the outlet end of the safety valve 21 as a discharge pipe.

[0025] Among them, insulation nails are welded to the outer wall of the old and mature tank 1, pre-formed insulation boards are inserted into the insulation nails, metal strips are laid, and bolts are used to penetrate the strips and fasten them to the insulation nails. The joints of the strips are sealed.

[0026] In use, one end of the inlet pipe 2 is connected to a transfer pump. Open the feed valve at the top of the inlet pipe 2, and the base liquor is pumped into the aging tank 1 through the transfer pump. The inlet pipe 2 extends to the bottom of the aging tank 1 to prevent liquid splashing. The liquid level change in the aging tank 1 is observed through the first liquid level gauge 12. When the base liquor level reaches about 70% of the volume of the aging tank 1, the feed pump is stopped, the feed valve is closed, and the feeding is stopped. Steam heating is turned on to heat the base liquor in the aging tank 1. The heating temperature range is controlled at 75-85℃ and maintained for 8-12 hours. An air inlet pipe 3 is connected to the other side of the upper part of the aging tank 1. One end of the air inlet pipe 3 is connected to an air supply device, and the other end is connected to an air distribution manifold 4 at the bottom of the aging tank 1. An air inlet valve is provided above the air inlet pipe 3 to intermittently provide air to the inside of the aging tank 1, which can achieve uniform heating of the base liquor. During the heating process, base liquor steam is generated. The base liquor steam enters the cooler 9 for cooling through the base liquor steam outlet pipe 8 connected to the top of the aging tank 1, and the base liquor steam is recovered to reduce raw material waste. The base liquor condensate enters the alcohol temporary storage tank 11 for temporary storage through the outlet of the cooler 9 connected to the base liquor steam condensate outlet pipe 10. The base liquor is introduced into the collection device through the second outlet 19. After the base liquor in the aging tank 1 has finished aging, it is cooled to room temperature and the base liquor is introduced into the collection device through the first outlet 15.

[0027] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An aging device, comprising an aging tank (1) and a cooler (9), characterized in that: The upper side of the aging tank (1) is connected to the inlet pipe (2), and the upper side of the aging tank (1) is connected to the air inlet pipe (3). The bottom of the aging tank (1) is provided with a gas distribution bag (4) connected to the air inlet pipe (3). The gas distribution bag (4) is connected to the air outlet pipe (22) around its perimeter. The inner wall of the aging tank (1) is connected to a steam coil (5) through a steel column. The middle of the outer wall of the aging tank (1) is provided with a steam inlet (6) connected to one end of the steam coil (5). The bottom of the outer wall of the aging tank (1) is provided with a steam outlet (7) connected to the other end of the steam coil (5). The center of the top of the aging tank (1) is connected to the upper inlet of the cooler (9) through the base wine steam outlet pipe (8). The lower outlet of the cooler (9) is connected to an alcohol storage tank (11) through the base wine steam condensate outlet pipe (10).

2. The aging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The aging tank (1) is equipped with a first level gauge (12) on one side and a thermometer (13), a first sampling port (14), a first wine outlet (15), and a drain outlet (16) on the other side. A wine outlet pipe is connected to the first wine outlet (15).

3. The aging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gas distribution bag (4) is located at the bottom center of the aging tank (1), 12-18 cm above the bottom surface of the aging tank (1), and the gas distribution bag (4) is connected to the gas outlet pipe (22) in a cross shape around its perimeter.

4. The aging device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the vent pipe (22) is provided with spaced vents, and the bottom of the aging tank (1) is provided with a support column that supports the end of the vent pipe (22) away from the gas distribution bag (4).

5. The aging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a support frame (17) supporting the lower part of the cooler (9), and an vent pipe (20) is connected to the upper part of the cooler (9).

6. The aging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The alcohol storage tank (11) is equipped with a second level gauge (18) on one side and a second sampling port (23) on the other side. The bottom of the alcohol storage tank (11) is connected to a second outlet (19), and the top of the alcohol storage tank (11) is connected to a safety valve (21).

7. The aging device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the aging tank (1) is provided with a heat insulation layer.

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