Inbev

Introduction

A £2.2M contract in 2008, to install a major upgrade in the keg beer department at InBev’s Samlesbury site.  

A large multi-disciplined project involving a complex process system of detergents, storage tanks, complex services, conveying systems and imported machinery.

Equipment Scope

  • New 4-tank fully automatic Detergent Set.
  • New fully automatic CIP System.
  • Twin Vessel Reclaimed Beer Storage Facility.
  • New Chemical Distribution System.
  • New 5000L Bulk Acid Storage Tank.
  • New Air Extract System.
  • Waste Water Re-use & Heat Energy Recovery.
  • Process & Services Design & Installation.
  • New internal keg washer (10 lane inline).
  • New “Tunnel” Type External Keg Washer.
  • Twin High-Pressure Wash (100 Bar) Pump System.
  • Keg Conveying System, Weigher & Reject System.

Detergent Set

  • Fully Hygienic.
  • Hot Detergents.
  • 4 Tank System.
  • Fully Automatic.
  • Multiple Wash Waters.
  • Automatic Chemical Changeover.
  • Bespoke Polycarbonate Guarding.

Pipework services to the system were a key part of the project.  

The majority of the pipework was installed on site, but some was also pre-built off site.

Services Included

  • Compressed Air.
  • Sterile Air (Large Volume).
  • Hot & Cold Towns Water.
  • Cold Sterile Liquor.
  • 6 x 4” Wash mains.
  • Steam (with Pressure Reducing Set).
  • Condensate.
  • Bulk Caustic.
  • Bulk Acid.
  • Bulk Aluminium Detergent.

For more information please download the full brochure.