Removing oxygen from water used in the production of beverages that are bottled, canned and stored is important for quality purposes. Removing other trace gases is also important and provide consistent process water that can be used for all types of liquid processing requirements.
A spray deaeration system, which can include a spray-vacuum system, is a highly effective option in removing entrained gases from water used in processing. This is a cost-effective system that is very easy to maintain and requires no operator control once installed and configured.
The Science and Technology
The science and technology behind a spray deaeration is actually very simple as a process. The main components in the system are a large stainless steel tank, a pump, and a spray system that diffuses and atomizes the process water.
As the water comes into the system, it enters the large vacuum tank in a diffused spray. The fine atomized and diffused water is sprayed into the tank in a controlled flow. With the extremely fine micro-droplets produced from the spray, the vacuum is able to pull away the molecules of oxygen and other gases present in the spray.
The micro-droplets then fall to the bottom of the tank and are removed through piping that enters the main processing system. This entire system is stand-alone equipment that can be integrated into any processing system.
The technology component of the spray deaeration allows for precise control of all of the steps in the process. Using computer control, once the system is configured it is automated and continues to adjust to keep all parts of the operation without the desired range.
The choice of a spray-vacuum deaeration system is a good option for efficiency, high volume, and throughput systems, and for low maintenance systems. They are also extremely efficient at removing entrained gases and have a long life cycle, an important consideration for any processing facility.
