When choosing a boiler for a beverage factory, the key points to focus on are: steam demand, food hygiene, fuel conditions, environmental compliance, and energy conservation and safety. Below, the editor has compiled a list of directly usable boilers that are not verbose but full of key points.
I. Process Steam Parameters (The most crucial)
Steam output (t/h）
Count all steam usage points: UHT sterilization, CIP/SIP, saccharification, concentration, heating, disinfection, etc
When the simultaneous usage rate is not 100%, the maximum simultaneous steam consumption should be calculated. Reserve a margin of 10% to 20% to avoid insufficient expansion in the later stage.
Steam pressure
For general beverage factories: 0.7 to 1.0 MPa
UHT, concentration, high-temperature sterilization: 1.0-1.6 MPa
It must be equipped with a pressure reducing valve and a drying filter to ensure the steam is clean and stable.
2.Selection of Boiler Types
Fuel priority order
There are natural gas → gas-fired steam boilers
No natural gas → Electric boiler/biomass/liquefied gas
In areas with strict environmental protection regulations: Low-nitrogen condensing gas furnaces
Structural form
For small and medium-sized factories: WNS horizontal internal combustion fire-tube boilers are stable and easy to maintain
Large-scale plants/centralized steam supply: SZS water-tube boiler
Small production volume and intermittent production: Steam generator exempted from inspection (water volume < 30L)
3.Special Requirements for the Food and Beverage Industry
Fully sanitary grade design: No dead corners, easy to clean, and anti-pollution
The water quality must be treated: softened water + deaeration to prevent scaling, corrosion and affect the cleanliness of steam
Comply with food production standards
Try to have no leakage, low emissions and no odor
4.Environmental Protection and Policies
Local environmental protection policies: Whether coal is banned, nitrogen oxide emission limits (commonly ≤30mg/m³)
Is a condensation recovery device needed
The procedures for the application, inspection and use certificate of special equipment
5.Operating Costs and Energy Conservation
Fuel cost: gas > electricity > biomass (depending on local price)
6. Safety and Maintenance
Automatic control: water level, pressure, temperature, flameout protection
It is easy to operate and requires little maintenance
Manufacturer’s after-sales service capability and spare parts supply
Minimalist Summary (Selection Mnemonic
First, calculate the maximum steam consumption and pressure
Re-determine the fuel (natural gas preferred)
It must meet food-grade clean steam. It meets the requirements of environmental protection and special equipment.It takes into account energy conservation, stability and easy maintenance.
If you tell me:
What kind of beverages to make (juice/carbonated/tea/milk drinks/beer)
Daily output/hourly output
Is there natural gas?
I can directly help you calculate how many tons of boiler you need, what the pressure is, and which model is the most suitable. Xinda offers you the most favorable boilers