SB Tank Pressure Regulator
The Alfa Laval SB Tank Pressure Regulator maintains the working pressure in the vapour space, or at the top, of a process tank during filling, processing and emptying. The tank regulator generally connects directly to the gas pipe or Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) pipe that leads in to the tank top, or is incorporated into a flow panel. This ensures process safety and effectiveness as well as safeguards product integrity.
Tank pressure regulator maintains and regulates top pressure on pressure tanks during filling, processing and emptying
- Reliable, constant tank pressure control
- Variable pressure setting
- Optimized cleaning
- Built-in pressure gauge
- Fully cleanable with Cleaning-in-Place system
This valve pressure regulator typically regulates the pressure in tanks used in the dairy, food, beverage, brewery and many other industries. The valve easily integrates with an Alfa Laval SCANDI BREW® tank top system.
How does the SB tank pressure regulator work?
Construction
The pressure regulator principle consists of single valve unit incorporating a pressure exhaust valve, a pressure-supply valve and a connection for a pressure gauge. The pressure regulator can be supplied with a valve with different versions of the spring/regulating unit:
- Fixed setting (only one pressure)
- Variable setting
- Pneumatic actuator
The valve pressure regulator can be integrated with a SCANDI BREW® tank top system.
Operating principle
The valve pressure regulator unit is supplied with either a fixed setting or a variable setting, which adjusts the relieving pressure to the required working pressure in the tank. When tank top pressure exceeds the preset pressure, the tank regulator releases the gas through the vent port either for atmospheric discharge or for collection. If the tank top pressure decreases, gas is supplied through the gas supply connection at the bottom.
Cleaning-in-place (CIP)
The pressure regulator tank requires cleaning between every batch. It is incorporated into the tank CIP procedure by means of the optional CIP adaptor. Before cleaning, the CIP adaptor is mounted onto the tank pressure regulator; it forces open the gas supply valve and pressure relief valve and enables them to be fully cleaned. During the CIP procedure, all functions are blocked. See the schematic drawing of the regulator.
Secure tank top pressure control
Maintaining the working pressure at the tank top is critical. The tank pressure regulator makes sure that the pressure in the vapour space of a process tank is always at the optimal setting. This ensures the safety and effectiveness of your processes and safeguards product integrity.
Modular hygienic design
All valve pressure regulator components are made of high-quality hygienic materials that meet stringent food and beverage processing standards. Modular design provides the flexibility to meet most installation requirements. Hygiene is assured through the use of a CIP adaptor to provide full cleanability.
Options
- CIP adaptor (T-piece and 180°bend)
- Pressure gauge
- Protection valve for pressure gauge when CIP pressure exceeds range for pressure gauge
- Mounting brackets
- Force opener
- Mounting bracket on reverse side of valve block
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