Overview 

This carbonator from German manufacturer Unitec GmbH was built in 2001. It was installed between flash pasteurizer and filler.

The buffer tank, which is included in the scope as used as a sterile buffer tank between carbonator and filler. The juice factory is planning a completely new processing plant and filler, therefore this equipment is available.

 Technical Details 

• Capacity: 13,000 litres per hour
• Products that can be processed: beer, cider, soft drinks etc.
• Max. carbonation levels 0-8 g/l CO2
• 8200 l buffer tank
• CO2 content can be adjusted on control panel
• Siemens S7 control panel
• Level regulation in the buffer tank was done by flash pasteurizer PLC and would need to be integrated into carbonator plc