Carbonation system for beer and beer mix beverages

Achieve precise carbonation in beer and mixed beverages with a system designed for seamless integration into your production line, ensuring consistent quality and optimal CO2 levels.

Carbonates and Monitors CO2 in Beverages

The GEA DICAR-B from GEA Group is engineered for precise carbonation and monitoring of CO2 levels in beer and alcoholic beverages. Designed primarily for the brewing industry, it features a saturator and in-line CO2 meter for accurate CO2 dispersion. This system supports continuous, high-precision operations with a margin of error as low as 0.1 g/l CO2, ensuring exceptional product consistency. Integration is streamlined, as the unit is factory-tested and mounted on a compact base frame. With PLC control, the system allows for real-time monitoring and adjustment, enhancing operational efficiency. Its flexibility is further augmented by potential additions like analyzers for original gravity or alcohol content, making it versatile for producing lagers, radlers, and more.

Benefits

  • Ensures consistent product quality with high-precision CO2 control.
  • Reduces installation time with pre-tested, easy-to-integrate units.
  • Enhances operational efficiency with continuous, automated CO2 monitoring.
  • Flexible customization allows integration of additional analyzers for broader application.
  • Minimizes maintenance with robust, compact design for reliable performance.

General


Applications
Beer,Alcoholic beverages,Beer mix beverages
End products
Wine cooler,Lager,Radler,Pale ale,Stout,Hard seltzer,Shandy,Flavored beer
Steps before
Mixing,Blending,Fermentation
Steps after
Filling,Packaging,Labeling
Input ingredients
beer,beer mix,CO2
Output ingredients
carbonated beer,carbonated beer mix,alcoholic beverages
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Accuracy
±0.1 g/l CO2
Automation
PLC-controlled
CO2 Measurement
In-line CO2 meter
CO2 Control
Direct CO2 control
Carbonation Type
Single-stage carbonation
Integration
Simple integration into existing system
Setpoint Adjustment
Permanent setpoint-to-actual value comparison
Assembly and Commissioning Time
Short,factory-tested units

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Continuous high-accuracy carbonation
Integrated steps
Saturator and saturating pipe section
CO2 control
Direct CO2 control
CO2 content measurement
In-line CO2-meter
Automation level
Operator's control and display unit
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Changeover time
Short assembly and commissioning time
Cleaning method
Factory-tested integration

Material Compatibility


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

Physical Characteristics


Base frame
Mounted
Saturator and saturating pipe section
Included
CO2-meter
In-line
Control panel type
Operator's control and display unit

Custom Options


Control panel type
Operator's control and display unit
Integration possibilities
Simple integration into existing system
Discharge method
Cabled and tested for seamless operation