For decades, water was seen as a free commodity in processing environments, but attitudes are starting to change due to increasing drought conditions and recent water pollution crises.
Engineered for water-based liquids in the food and beverage industry, the Endress+Hauser Liquipoint FTW23 capacitive point level switch also is used in storage tanks, mixing vessels and pipes.
The ThermOmegaTech HCX mixing station utilizes individual globe valves to mix hot and cold water to the desired proportion and includes an optional thermostatic safety shutoff feature.
Food and beverage manufacturers continue sustainability efforts by minimizing byproducts, composting waste, recycling processing and packaging materials, and conserving energy and water.
The Allpax energy and water saving system for retort rooms captures steam in a vented tank, where it condenses into hot water that can be used to supplement the hot water in lavatories and cleaning stations or run through heat exchangers for food applications or other processes.