INNOWATECH Anolyte - Applications in breweries and beverage companies
The use of INNOWATECH ECA technology in the production and bottling of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages increases product safety, lowers water consumption, and reduces the use of hazardous substances. Anolyte is produced just-in-time on-site from water and table salt with low chlorite and chlorate content. Pure starting materials, a low active ingredient concentration (< 1,500 ppm), and a very short storage time reduce the formation of byproducts such as chlorate to an absolute minimum.
Anything in the production site which gets into contact with the product or humans will be flushed, cleaned, fumigated and/or sterilized after production end. The MCE technology is the fundament for a proper drinking water treatment, system clean up and disinfection in the brewery, the beverage and food industry.
INNOWATECH Anolyte reliably prevents microbiological contamination:
- in drinking and process water
- in cooling water (42nd BImSchV) and ice water
- in tunnel pasteurizers
- in CIP systems
- in rinsers and bottle washers
- in filling plants (during ongoing filling)
- at conveyor belts
- Via the bottle shower
Use disinfectant safely.
Before use, always read label and product information.
Treatment of drinking and process water without the use of hazardous goods
The use of INNOWATECH Anolyte® increases product safety, regardless of whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages are produced. Users save considerable costs because they reduce the purchase of chemicals and use less water. Many INNOWATECH customers protect drinking water, which they obtain from their own wells or receive from the public water supplier, against the ingress of germs into their pipe systems with Anolyte. Due to the extremely high sustainability and stability of INNOWATECH Anolyte, even at very low concentrations (< 0.3 mg/l - compliant with the Drinking Water Ordinance), the active ingredient can be detected even in the most remote locations in widely branched water pipe systems. This eliminates the need for "re-dosing," and the risk of accumulation of, for example, chlorate, can be eliminated.
Disinfection with INNOWATECH Anolyte® via CIP-plants
By using INNOWATECH Anolyte® for CIP disinfection after caustic cleaning and for the treatment of pre- and post-rinse water, microbiological requirements are reliably met. Aggressive chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid, or hot water disinfection, are no longer necessary. Anolyte is also very well suited for in-place disinfection of pipelines, tanks, and mixing systems.
CIP systems adapted to the INNOWATECH HyClean Concept have been operating in all production areas without interruption for many years, consistently producing excellent results. Water and energy consumption are reduced, and cleaning times are shortened. Storage and use of hazardous materials is eliminated, which positively impacts wastewater quality.
Permanent Disinfection during Bottle, Can and KEG Filling
INNOWATECH HyClean spraying systems increase environmental hygiene in all kind of filling plants by continuously disinfecting all microbiologically sensitive areas. Conveyor belts, transfer wheels, filling valves and clothing devices are disinfected continuously during the filling process using special spray nozzles. This eliminates the risk of germs entering the beverage and ensures consistent, stable product quality.
• safe disinfection of all sensitive areas during ongoing filling
• microbiological safety throughout the entire filling process
• prevents the formation of biofilm significantly
• Shortened cleaning time ensures higher filling output
• Enables filling without preservatives
• Increased product safety, quality and durability
Cooling water treatment in cooling towers and pasteurizers
Surface with conventional biocide and Anolyte-treated process water
INNOWATECH Anolyte® is used continuously and at a very low concentration of 0.05–0.2 mg/l FAC in cooling water systems and pasteurizers. Here, too, its high stability and excellent effectiveness against biofilm formation make the decisive difference compared to conventional biocides used in cooling water. Anolyte is not temperature-sensitive and does not pose any corrosion risk in cooling towers, pipes and cooling water basins. The treatment of the cooling water is controlled, monitored, and documented using the INNOWATECH Multi-Measuring Center (MMC).
By continuously treating the process water in the pasteurizer, the growth of germs in the cold and warm water zones, as well as the formation of biofilms on all surfaces, can be reliably prevented with a very low Anolyte concentration (0.05–0.2 mg/L FAC). The hypochlorous acid in INNOWATECH Anolyte® is generated directly as a liquid medium in the electrolysis process. This prevents the active chlorine from outgassing and ensures its stability and effectiveness at temperatures ranging from 0 °C to over 80 °C. The use of Anolyte for cooling water treatment does not cause corrosion and reduces the need for inhibitors. In addition to reducing water consumption and cleaning time, without biofilm the heat transfer in heat exchangers remains unaffected. Furthermore, there is no contamination of wastewater or sewage treatment plants with biocides or disinfection by-products.
By the way:
INNOWATECH Anolyte is approved under the EC Biocidal Products Directive as a disinfectant for use in the food industry and for drinking water disinfection. As an operator or owner of INNOWATECH systems, you do not need a separate approval now or in the future! Anolyte works quickly and reliably against beverage contaminants (e.g., yeasts, bacteria, etc.), is pH-neutral, and has high material compatibility (no corrosion), and does not cause any changes to your products at the applied concentration.
Use biocidal products carefully. Always read the label and product information before use.
- One Aquadron system is suitable to supply a lot of disinfection applications with Anolyte