Blomenhofer V, Groß F, Becher T, Delgado A (2013)
Publication Type: Journal article
Publication year: 2013
Publisher: Fachverlag Hans Carl
Book Volume: 66
Pages Range: 136-143
Journal Issue: 9-10
In 2011 global beer production increased to 1.9 billion hectoliters [1]. With a current average consumption of 4 hl of fresh water for the production of 1 hl of sales beer in Germany [2], approximately 2.5-3.0 hl of waste water (WW) is produced. When using a water volume ratio < 4:1 [3, 4] the waste water volume is correspondingly higher. The aim of the present research is the development of a production-integrated adaptive control for partial fl ows of process water in the CIP return (Cleaning In Place). Water fl ows in a brewery or in other foodstuff processes that are generated during the cleaning, rinsing or by means of so-called displacement water, are divided into partial fl ows according to their water quality. Intelligent water quality management (WQM), as discussed in this paper, is based on a fuzzy-logic control. The control unit, called in the following water switch aims to make a contribution to water savings in the brewing process (10-20 %, [5]). Aside from that a simultaneous increase in effi ciency of the proven approach of the end-of-pipe system through concentrating organic loads is reached. It is shown, that the separation by means of fuzzy-logic and the treatment of a partial water stream through a fi ltration unit (membrane) is capable to produce permeate with reuse quality.
APA:
Blomenhofer, V., Groß, F., Becher, T., & Delgado, A. (2013). A novel approach to strategic water quality management in beverage industry. BrewingScience, 66(9-10), 136-143.
MLA:
Blomenhofer, Verena, et al. "A novel approach to strategic water quality management in beverage industry." BrewingScience 66.9-10 (2013): 136-143.
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