Buffer tanks for brewery spent grains

Enhance brewing efficiency by immediately freeing up the lauter tun, allowing for more brews per day, with a reliable solution for storing and managing wet spent grains in continuous operations.

Stores and Conveys Wet Spent Grains

The Buffer Tank from VetterTec is engineered specifically for the brewing industry to solve the challenge of efficient wet spent grains management. Situated directly under the lauter tun, it allows for immediate transfer and temporary storage of the entire quantity of wet spent grains, independent of the conveying system’s capacity. This setup minimizes downtime, permitting the lauter tun to be refilled quickly, thus enhancing daily brew cycles and boosting overall productivity.

Commonly integrated within brewing and broader agrifood processes, the buffer tank supports the production of animal feed, cattle feed supplements, and high-protein flour through its seamless management of slurry products. Designed for continuous operation, it ensures low maintenance needs with its robust construction, available in both steel and stainless steel options to prevent corrosion.

The buffer tank operates as part of a comprehensive system involving dewatering screw presses and tube bundle dryers, facilitating a smooth transition from storage to mechanical dewatering and subsequent drying phases. It is ideal for customers in the brewing, agrifood, beverage, and starch and grain industries, providing a reliable solution to maximize the efficiency of spent grains processing lines.

Benefits

  • Enhances brew house productivity by allowing immediate refilling of the lauter tun.
  • Streamlines operations with continuous, low-maintenance functionality.
  • Versatile material options ensure durability and corrosion resistance.
  • Integrates seamlessly with existing dewatering and drying systems.
  • Supports sustainable practices by facilitating the production of animal feed and other by-products.

General


Applications
Wet spent grains,Brewing industry
End products
Animal feed,Baking ingredients,Cattle feed supplements,Energy bars,High-protein flour
Steps before
Spent Grains Conveying
Steps after
Spent Grains Dewatering,Spent Grains Drying
Input ingredients
wet spent grains
Output ingredients
buffered spent grains
Market info
VetterTec is known for engineering and manufacturing industrial drying and dewatering solutions, particularly for the food, brewery, chemical, and environmental industries, leveraging extensive experience in delivering efficient and reliable tailored systems.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
Continuous operation
Material
Steel / Stainless steel
Operation Mode
Continuous
Construction
Solid

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
Manual / PLC
Cleaning method
Manual
Increased productivity
Immediate filling

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Application
Brewing Industry

Physical Characteristics


Tank shape
Cylindrical
Tank size
Varying sizes available
Material construction
Steel / Stainless steel
Feed/Discharge Method
Falling chute
Capacity profile
High capacity
Compact footprint
Yes

Custom Options


Material Type
Steel / Stainless Steel