Anaerobic digestion tank for chemicals/pharmaceuticals
Anaerobic digestion tank

Anaerobic digestion tank

Anaerobic digestion tanks are used in the pharmaceutical industry to produce medication and in the chemical industry to produce cleaning agents and cosmetics.

Anaerobic pressure tanks = pressure tanks?
Pressure will generally build up in an anaerobic digestion tank due to the digestion process, which said tank must be able to withstand. So, anaerobic digestion tanks can also be called pressure tanks. Anaerobic digestion tanks must be able to withstand pressure and not yield even under high pressure. Stability is another important factor to consider when purchasing a tank that is to be used for anaerobic digestion. The tank should also have equipment for equalising pressure.

Cleaning and operating

Anaerobic digestion tanks are mainly used in the food industry. For this reason, hygiene and cleanliness play a significant role, particularly when a tank is used for different varieties of beer, etc. Residue must then be removed and not affect subsequent production.

The CIP method for effective cleaning
The CIP method is an effective method for cleaning anaerobic digestion tanks that are part of a production loop. Cleaning in process is an effective way of cleaning tanks and their equipment without taking them out of the production loop. The cleaning process can be completed in a single pass. This does away with the need for tediously taking the production cycle apart and putting it back together, which in turn prevents individual parts from being lost or damaged. Thanks to this cleaning method being so thorough all residue is removed, allowing the fermentation tank to be put back into operation without issue. The CIP method also increases the lifespan of the tanks.