Benefits
Tetra Pak® Preparation system B-EXT is a complete island solution for final syrup and beverage preparation.
Its flexible modular design is built for easy upgradability as product needs evolve and to lead the market in reducing product losses and minimising waste, water and energy consumption.
Capacity
From batches of 2,000-4,000 litres/hour to high-speed continuous production of 70,000 litres/hour
Applications
Can produce any beverage – juices, nectars, still drinks, soft drinks, energy drinks, syrups, and plant-based, functional and dairy drinks
Ingredient examples
- Gums
- Stabilisers
- Thickeners
A complete scalable island solution for final syrup and beverage preparation
- A highly versatile solution that can handle the final preparation of a complete range of syrups and beverages, meeting every production need with outstanding product quality.
- Designed for reducing product losses, and water and energy consumption. Compared to a traditional system with agitators and high shear pump, the Tetra Pak Preparation system B-EXT enables annual savings of up to 29% in waste, 69% in steam, and 60% in electricity, thanks to centralised CIP and mixing efficiency.*
- An island solution that supports product innovation by being flexibly upgradable to handle new products and new capacities as production needs evolve.
*Preparation System 10’000l. Working days/ yr 365, working hours, 24h; current mixing time 20min, Current caustic cycle time 30min, Batch size 10’000l; line speed 40’000l/h (ratio 1:5.4) Steam: 0.033 EUR/kg; Electricity: 0.15EUR / kWh; Water: 0.0043 EUR / litre; Caustic: 1.12 EUR / kg; Area: 149.9 EUR / m² / yr
Next-generation beverage process equipment
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Next-generation beverage process equipment
A revolution has arrived in final syrup production. Our expert explains the new technology making still drinks and carbonated beverage processing easier than ever before. Watch the video to find out more.
An innovative approach to beverage process design is transforming the way producers upgrade their plants. The result: less disruption and much lower costs. Read about how new technology is making complex challenges simple.
Features
Radial Jet Mixer S/T
Ultra-effective mixing with high energy efficiency
Our radial jet mixer uses the liquid’s own turbulence to mix itself – product mixes product. The absence of mechanical force avoids friction and heat generation, ensuring homogenous mixing at higher efficiency. Mixing is also much faster than conventional mechanical mixers. The radial jet mixer can mix any syrup or beverage of up to 200 cP in viscosity.
Horizontal injector
Eliminates risk of clogging in powder mixing
The patented horizontal injector in our radial jet mixer has a unique geometry that avoids product splashes and shapes the liquid stream to envelop dry powder immediately on entry. This prevents product from settling and clumping in the injector. The injector introduces dry powder at the point of highest turbulence to ensure immediate hydration, further contributing to a fully homogeneous product.
Pre-mix recirculation loop with booster pump
Dissolves ingredients independently from the main batch
It may be advantageous to dissolve ingredients independently from the main batch, for instance to avoid unwanted reactions. A pre-mix recirculation loop allows this without requiring a separate pre-mix vessel. The loop, powered by a booster pump, independently recirculates over the feeding hopper without interfering with the main mixing tanks. This allows preparation of small batches by simply using the feeding hopper as a vessel.
Options
Auto mixing device
Handle challenging ingredients like gums – and cut energy use
An auto mixing device (AMD) is a cost-effective and energy-efficient alternative to a high shear pump when dissolving challenging ingredients like gums, stabilisers and thickeners. Our AMD can handle gum concentrations of up to 1% at 20°C that traditionally would require a high shear pump. The AMD consumes 60 percent less energy than a high shear pump and has a much lower investment cost.
ERS dust extraction and recovery system
Dust recovery for lower product losses and a safe work environment
The patented ERS dust extraction and recovery system removes and recovers all airborne dust with no filter waste or filter maintenance requirement. By recovering the estimated 0.8 percent of powder typically lost to dust it reduces product waste and can considerably reduce the sums lost to waste over time.
Twin-stage nozzle
Homogenous mixing of viscous ingredients
When handling viscous ingredients of 150-200 cP our radial jet mixer can be fitted with a twin-stage nozzle. This option is 50 percent more energy-efficient than a single-stage nozzle. It is beneficial for mixing ingredients with floating or sinking particles, such as fibres and pulps, and high volumes of sticky concentrates or dry powders.
Rethinking resources
Food and beverage producers face growing challenges in energy, water, and waste management. Addressing them requires a combination of technology and food expertise, tailored to your operations. Our comprehensive portfolio of products and services, backed by decades of experience in food applications, can help you reduce your energy, water, and waste while simultaneously delivering cost benefits.
