B2-configuration of the CCT-M modular cylindrically-conical fermentation tanks
Modular cylindrically-conical fermentation tanks CCT-M are very versatile products from our production portfolio that enable freely assemble the beer production tank to a configuration that is momentally required by user with respect to the intended use. A current configuration of the tank can be changed at any time to any other configuration according to required purpose using optional accessories and their many combinations.
More about the CCT-M modular fermentation system :
- CCT-M modular cylindrical-conical tank system
- All available configurations of the CCT-M modular fermentors
- Basic tanks for the CCT-M modular fermentation system
- Optional accessories and equipment for the CCT-M tanks
About the B2 configuration
The B2 configuration is the best equipped assembly of the CCT-M tank with the most options and functions, that allows a controlled fermentation of beer, cider, wine, sparkling wine, must, lemonade and other similar beverages, but also filling of beverages into packages like bottles, kegs, cans. The equipment of the fermentor allows also the final conditioning of beverages (product filtering, hops extraction into cold beer, juice flotation, additional carbonation), pushing beverages through pipes under pressure directly to pub dispenzing towers etc. In comparation with other assemblies the B2 assembly allows to keep absolutely all parts of the tank still absolutelly pure and sterile thanks to the removable parts of the fermentor without risc of the contamination of beverage with bacteria.
If the tank is equipped with a safety valve 0.5bar (non-pressure vessels that do not require a certification by the European Directive PED 2014/68/EU), then the tank is suitable for the production of non-carbonized beverages (wines, ciders, soft drinks) but also for the primary fermentation process of beer, cider or sparkling wines.
If the tank is equipped with a safety valve 3.0bar and certified according to PED 2014/68/EU, it can be used for both primary fermentation and maturing process of all carbonizated beverages. The configuration 3.0bar is suitable for controlled fermentation and maturation (under pressure) of all kinds of beer, cider and carbonized wines.
Equipment of the tank in the B2 allows you to set the required pressure in the tank and also monitoring of the current pressure on the manometer. The fermentation process is indicated by bubbling CO2 gas through a fermentation lock with water. Everything you need is included in the adjustable pressure valve (standard part). For the production of non-fermented beverages the adjustable pressure valve is not necessary accessory (it may be excluded from the configuration).
The tank is also equipped with a fixed or rotating spray ball with a pipe connection for easy automatic washing and sanitizing tank using the CIP station (optional equipment).
The sampling valve (standard part) allows collection of product samples to their analysis. The fermentor may be equipped with the carbonization candle with a porous stone (optional part) intended to the carbonation of a beverage before the final bottling process, using the multiport MT-DN40. The same multiport may be used also for a hops extraction into cold beer whenever some special types beer like IPA are produced in the fermentation tank. The port is also available for connection of the flotation machine (optional equipment) that is needed during the juice or cider production.
So, what is a main different between B2-assembly and other assemblies of the CCT-M modular tank ?
The pure product output-input pipe as part of the TO1 bottom disc may be fixed (standard part) or segmented (optional part) for the easy setting height of the suction according to current sedimented yeast level in the tank. The segmented variable TO1 bottom disc is useful feature to keep live yeastfor next use and to use full volume of clear product from the tank without unnecessary losses.
Very useful accessory of the tank is the filling level indicator (standard part) It is equipped with fittings for easy connection and disconnection of indicator from the tank. The filling level indicator is able to be drained, connected, disconnected and also cleaned and sanitized. But in comparation with the B1 assembly the filling level indicator may be connected and disconnected during the fermentation-maturation process when the beverage is under pressure in the tank. This function is available only in the B2 configuration. It is a very good feature for all beverage producers because the purity and sterility all parts of the tank during full beverage production process are an essential conditions for producing quality beverages.
The removability of the filling level indicator whenewer the fermentor is under pressure prevents unwanted putrefaction of yeast inside uninsulated long plexi pipe of the filling indicator during the primary fermentation process when the indicator is not necessary to be connected because the tank is always full. But in the secondary fermentation process the filling level indicator is often needed to be connected because the tank can be used also for the filtration of beverage or to the filling beverage into bottles, cans or kegs and an operator has to still watch a current level of the beverage in the tank during this process.
A placing of the input/output product valve and the tank draining valve very near of the tank also prevents unwanted putrefaction of yeast inside uninsulated long pipes, as is the case in most fermentation tanks of other manufacturers.
In this configuration is really possible to keep all parts of the tank still absolutelly pure and sterile – it is a great advantage of the B2 configuration.
