The flow of beer and water is measured by electromagnetic flow meters at the inlet of the system. Two parallel control valves of different size adjust the flow of deaerated water as a percentage of the beer flow. The follow-on centrifugal pump pumps the beer through the carbonization to the BBT and at the same time mixes beer and water homogenously.
Afterwards CO
2 is injected into the beer via the GDI gas injector developed by corosys. The gas injector splits the CO
2 into very small bubbles and ensures that the CO
2 completely dissolves in a very short time. This can be monitored by a sight glass situated at the outlet of the dissolving path.
Original gravity, alcohol and CO
2 content are continuously measured in-line by the beer monitor at the outlet of the unit. The blending and carbonation ratios are continuously adjusted by a control algorithm.
The unit can be controlled by a local PLC with a touch panel or by a process control system.
Designed for high hygienic standards, all common cleaning agents in the brewing and beverage industry can be used for CIP cleaning.