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News Release from: Haffmans | Subject: COS recovery
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 23 October 2006
CO2 recovery systems minimise supply
vulnerability
Haffmans offer CO2 recovery systems for breweries, to significantly reduce the purchase of external CO2 gas supplies: but they also enable better gas quality management, and therefore better beer
Waste not want not- carbon dioxide recovery systems minimise supply vulnerability Haffmans, who are part of Dutch based Norit, have been specialist suppliers in the 'brewery world' for over half a century It is recognised that a high percentage of carbon dioxide is wasted during the production process at breweries and to overcome this, the company have pioneered the on-going development of their carbon dioxide recovery plants
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 30 Aug 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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These highly effective CO2 recovery systems significantly reduce the purchase of external CO2 gas supplies and offer an excellent return on investment.
Next to water, malt, hops and yeast, carbon dioxide is the fifth ranking raw material needed for producing quality beer.
The purity of the CO2 has a significant influence on beer quality and hence customer acceptance of the product.
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Next to excellent ROI, CO2 recovery systems enable better CO2 management in breweries, both in terms of quality and quantity.
The explosion on June 1st 2006 at one of the UK's largest CO2-producing plants, based in Billingham, Teesside, has highlighted the vulnerability of the UK drinks industry with regard to supplies of carbon dioxide.
The explosion meant production had to be shut down at a critical time when demand from the drinks industry was at its highest.
This supply situation was further exacerbated by a cut in production over the winter because of the high price of natural gas.
This is a main raw ingredient used in the manufacture of ammonia for fertiliser, where CO2 is a by-product.
To overcome the shortage problem drinks manufacturers have been forced to import carbon dioxide from countries including Poland.
This is not only expensive but the quality of imported gas can vary widely.
Haffmans can provide exactly the right CO2 recovery solution for any particular application.
Installations include the recovery, purification and storage processes, with recovery capacities ranging from 20 kg/h up to 6000 kg/h.
Depending on specific requirements, Haffmans can provide a full turnkey solution or the key components, supported by detailed engineering guidance and support.
Upgrades to existing recovery systems can also be undertaken as appropriate.
Full on-demand service and support is a key part of any system offering.
The Haffmans range of products and systems is now available directly through their offices in the UK.
The UK office can provide comprehensive sales, spares and service support for the full Haffmans range, consisting of Quality Control equipment for both in-line and laboratory, units for carbonating, blending and water de-aeration as well as CO2 recovery technology from different fermentation sources.
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