Process Technology

Bullet 9606 12-99

ASEPTIC/EXTENDED LIFE SURGE TANK
PROCESS DESCRIPTION:

Aseptic/Extended Life Surge Tanks

The aseptic/extended life surge tank, along with its accessories, is designed to hold and maintain the
integrity of the product. The processed product can flow through the tank or the tank can act as a bubble
in the processing line. In either case, product flow diversion manifolds (FDM) are available to allow for
continuous running of the aseptic filler to maximize production outputs. The aseptic double block steam
manifolds are designed to isolate the tank, processing system and/or filler from each other in the event of
a non-sterile condition. The air filtration package is used to maintain a positive pressure in the tank and to
assist the unloading of the tank to the packaging equipment. This package is capable of filtering out
airborne bacteria as small as .2 microns. The rapid cool down system is designed to provide tempered
water to the tank jacket, reducing the rate of expansion and contraction while shortening the tank cool
down phase. The steam inlet and condensate muffler packages are designed to filter and condense the
steam utilized during sterilization.
BLOCK DIAGRAM:

Air Filtration Package

Steam Inlet and

Rapid Cool
SurgeTank Condensate
Down Package
Muffler Package

Aseptic Double Steam

Block Manifold

PROCESS SYSTEM FEATURES:

! Continue filling if processing system goes non-sterile.
! Continue filling while doing in-run sterile CIP cleaning of the process sterilizer.
! Continue processing and filling if surge tank goes non-sterile.
! Continue processing if filler goes non-sterile.
! Capable of being tied into existing PLC control systems.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR QUOTATION:
! Surge tank ! Products to be held ____________________________
! Air filtration system
! Steam inlet and condensate muffler ! Product specific gravity _________________________
package
! Optional rapid cool down package ! Product viscosity ______________________________
! Double steam block flow diversion mani- ! Product pH __________________________________
fold
! Automated control system ! Product solids concentration _____________________
TANK FEATURES:
! Designs for fluid or viscous products ! Process flow rate _____________________________
with or without large particulates ! Filler flow rate ________________________________
! Vertical or horizontal design with or with-
out agitation ! Desired holding temperature _____________________
PROCESS PARAMETERS:
! Electrical service available ______________________
! Tank Size: 25-30,000 gallons (acces-
sories available for larger tanks) ! Steam service available ________________________
! Tank Pressure: Up to 90 PSIG (60 PSIG
standard) ! Cooling media service available __________________