APPLICATION

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APPLICATION DATA SHEET

SOFT DRINKS
SERIES SERIES
PVB PVB

WATER

SUGAR

SERIES SURGE SURGE

PVB TANK TANK
MIXING MIXING

CIP
CHEMICALS
ADDITIVES

SERIES SERIES
PL PL
CIP SERIES SERIES
WATER CARBONATION PVB PVB

SERIES SERIES
PL PL

BOTTLE WASH

BOTTLE FILL

WATER

SERIES SERIES
PL PL

PROCESS DESCRIPTION PECO SOLUTIONS

The production of soft drinks is relatively straight-
forward. Water and Sugar are mixed together
according to a predetermined formula. After
the primary mix, product is stored in day tanks
for further processing. The stored product is
then mixed with additives that include flavorings
and vitamins. Once this mixing is complete, the
product is taken to packaging where it is
bottled or canned.
PROCESS PROBLEMS
- Poor Source Water
- Incomplete Mixing
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There are a number of liquid filtration applications in the
soft drink process. To begin, all incoming process water
must be treated to remove various contaminants. The
source of the water will determine the type of contaminant
to be removed. For instance, surface water (lakes, rivers)
can contain algae and other bio-organics. Well water is
typically high in metal salts such as calcium and silica.
Peco recommends UltaPure depth filter elements
for the removal of deformable contaminant such as
algae. To remove minerals, which are typically
non-deformable in nature, Peco recommends the
ComPleat pleated style filter. Both of these should be
preceded by a LiquiPur Carbon filter to remove
organics.
After the initial mixing process for water and sugar, a
Peco PVB filter with UltaPure depth filter elements
will remove any agglomerations caused by improper
or incomplete mixing.
 Soft drinks can be pasteurized or cold sterilized prior The caustics used are also filtered to remove
to packaging to biologically stabilize the product. impurities. Peco recommends a 1 micron
If the end productr is cold sterilized in an aseptic ComPleat pleated style filter for this application.
system, a series filtration is typically employed. In order
to meet aseptic requirements, a .45 micron membrane Bottle Washers present another filtration opportunity.
is typically employed to guarantee microbial stability. All bottles, kegs, cans, etc. Are sterile rinsed before
These membranes are typically very expensive. They filling to prevent bio-contamination growth after
preceded by one or more sets of pre-filters to extend they are filled and sealed. Once again, membrane
their on-stream life and minimize the cost per barrel type filters in the .2 micron category are utilized.
of the process. The Peco ComPleat style 0.7 And, once again, these are preceded by a pre-
micron pleated filter is an excellent choice providing filter to maximize on-stream life and system
high contaminant loading and efficiency characteristics.. economics. Peco recommends a 0.7 or 1 micron
ComPleat pleated style filter cartridge in this
There are a number of secondary operations to application.
support the filling and packaging operations. The
first operation addresses the Clean-in-Place (CIP)
procedures for filling an packaging equipment.
All of this equipment must be sterilized on a regular
basis to maintain aseptic conditions. This is
typically done with the use of various caustics in
combination with water. Water for these operations
must be clean and free from any pyrogens. This
is typically done by utilizing a .2 or .45 micron
membrane cartridge. Once again, to maximize the
on-stream life of these expensive cartridges, Peco
recommends a 0.7 micron ComPleat pleated style
filter.

Corporate Offices & Plant
PERRY EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
Wolters Industrial Park
P.O. Box 640
Mineral Wells, Texas 76068
Telephone: 940-325-2575
800-877-PECO
Telefax: 940-325-4622
E-mail: e-mail: sales@perryequipment.com
sales@perryequipment.com
web site: Houston Branch Office
www.perryequipment.com 1758 West Sam Houston Parkway N.
Houston, Texas 77043-3115
Telephone: 713-973-2575
Telefax: 713-467-0475
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Perry Equipment Corporation
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