Carbonation

The Carbonator is designed for continuous injection of carbon dioxide into soft drinks and mineral water. A precisely defined and constant CO₂ content is an essential quality feature for carbonated beverages.

For CO₂ supply the Carbonator has a specifically designed Vortex-Venturi injector that feeds carbon dioxide in a very large number of very fine bubbles directly into the product stream. Due to high pressure and turbulent flow, the CO₂ dissolves completely and absolutely homogeneously in a very short time. At the end of the dissolving path a control valve is installed. This valve keeps the pressure in the system constant and above the saturation pressure. The flows and the CO₂ content are permanently monitored and automatically adjusted in the process. Therefore, the system is equipped with high precision flow meters and a CARBOTEC sensor made by Centec. Centec have decades of experience in the development and manufacturing of own precision instruments for CO₂ control. The desired concentration of CO₂ is precisely met in the carbonated product. The Carbonator is integrated into the CIP cleaning cycle of the main product line.

• High precision CARBOTEC sensor for process control
• Specifically designed Vortex-Venturi injector for gas injection
• Customized modular design with a standard PLC
• Skid mounted for easy installation and start-up
• Hygienic execution and full CIP capability