Milk silo and storage tank

• Customization: Available
• After-sales Service: One year
• Warranty: One year
• Model NO.: BYNC-100
• Product name: Milk silo
• Sensor: Level sensor
• Inlet/Outlet: Cooling medium inlet/outlet
• Valve: One aseptic sample valve
• CIP: Two CIP cleaning balls
• Material: SUS304 / SUS316
• Voltage: 220V / 380V
• Transport Package: Carbon Steel Base with Styrofoam as Protection
• Specification: customized
• Trademark: Beyond
• Origin: Shanghai China
• Production Capacity: 10 Set/Sets Per Month

Product Description

Milk silo and Storage Tank
 

Milk silos and storage tanks are essential components in the dairy industry for storing and preserving large volumes of milk before processing. Let's break down their functions and characteristics:

 

Milk Silo:
 

1. Purpose: Milk silos are vertical, cylindrical structures typically made of stainless steel, designed to store raw milk after it has been cooled on farms or at collection centers. They ensure that the milk remains fresh until it can be transported to a dairy processing plant.

 

2. Capacity: These silos can range in size from a few thousand liters up to millions of liters, depending on the scale of the operation.

 

3. Cooling System: They are equipped with cooling systems to maintain the milk at a low temperature (usually around 4°C or 39°F), which slows bacterial growth and preserves the milk's quality.

 

4. Cleaning: Milk silos have automated cleaning systems that use specialized detergents and hot water to sanitize the interior between uses, ensuring hygiene standards are met.

 

Storage Tank:
 

1. Versatility: While milk silos are more specific to the dairy industry, storage tanks can refer to any vessel used to hold liquids, including but not limited to milk. In the context of milk processing, storage tanks are used at the processing plants after milk has been received from silos.

 

2. Functions: At the plant, storage tanks are used for temporary holding, homogenization, pasteurization, or as part of a blending process before packaging.

 

3. Design: Similar to milk silos, they are also made of stainless steel to ensure hygiene and durability, but can vary in shape and size depending on their specific function within the plant.

 

4. Insulation and Temperature Control: Like silos, these tanks also have insulation and cooling mechanisms to keep the milk at optimal temperatures throughout the processing stages.

 

 

 

Key features of milk silos may include:

1. Inlet and outlet ports: These allow for easy loading and unloading of milk into and out of the silo. The inlet port is where milk from the collection or production area is pumped into the silo, while the outlet port is used for transferring milk to processing equipment or tanker trucks.

2. Agitation system: Some milk silos have an agitation system that gently stirs the milk to maintain uniform temperature and prevent cream separation.

3. Temperature control system: Milk silos may have a built-in temperature control system, such as a refrigeration unit or a jacketed design, to maintain the milk at the desired temperature.

4. Level sensors: These sensors indicate the amount of milk stored in the silo and help in monitoring and managing inventory.

5. Cleaning equipment: Milk silos often have cleaning-in-place (CIP) systems, including spray balls and automated cleaning cycles, to ensure proper hygiene and sanitation.

Overall, milk silos are essential for large-scale dairy operations as they provide a safe and efficient means of storing and preserving milk until it is ready for further processing or distribution.

Use:
Applicable for large milk collection centre, or for milk outdoor storage at large milk production plant; Also used at other food and pharmacy factory for storage of liquid product.

This equipment is equipped with cleaning system, agitator, sight and view devices, also have attachments of thermometer and level indication meter.

Specifications:
Material: All material used is high quality SUS304-2B stainless steel, inner shellδ =3mm and out shellδ =2mm and cooling jacket δ =1.5mm;

Structure:
Cylindrical shape, conical top cover of 15 degree, with skirt base; With PU(Polyurethane) as heat insulation; With cooling dimple pad at tank wall and base

Volume range: 20, 000L-150, 000L

Standard attachments:
One air tight side manway;
One side mounted agitator;
One PT100 thermometer, temperature range 0~100 degree;
Two cip cleaning ball;
One aseptic sample valve;
Anti butterfly and dirt air vent;
Product inlet/outlet;
Cooling medium inlet/outlet;
Level sensor;
Ladder with circle protection and protection fence at tank top.

Model	(v) Effective volume ( L )	( D ) External diameter(mm)	( H ) Total height(mm)	δ Heat insulation layer(mm)	Diameter of inlet/outlet	motor power ( kw )	Side agitator speed ( rpm )
BYCG-15	15000	2200	6500	100	φ51	5.5	960rpm
BYCG-20	20000	2380	7150	100	φ51	5.5	960rpm
BYCG-30	30000	2700	7850	100	φ51	5.5	960rpm
BYCG-50	50000	3200	9200	100	φ51	5.5	960rpm
BYCG-60	60000	3400	9800	100	φ51	5.5	960rpm
BYCG-100	100000	3620	12990	100	φ51	5.5×2	960rpm
BYCG-120	120000	3700	14200	100	φ51	5.5×2	960rpm

Installing and debugging a milk silo involves several steps to ensure that the system is functioning optimally and meets health and safety standards. Here's a general outline of the process:Installation Process

1. Site Preparation:•Select a location that is stable, level, and easily accessible for milk tankers and maintenance personnel.•Ensure the site can support the weight of the full silo and has appropriate drainage.

2. Delivery and Unloading:•Carefully unload the silo components using cranes or other heavy lifting equipment as required.•Assemble any modular sections according to manufacturer instructions.

3. Foundation and Baseplate:•Install a concrete foundation if necessary, with anchor points to secure the silo.•Place the baseplate on the foundation, ensuring it's level.

4. Silo Erection:•Erect the silo structure, aligning all joints correctly and securely bolting them together.•Attach any additional features like ladders, platforms, or safety cages.

5. Piping Connections:•Connect inlet pipes from the milk tanker delivery point to the silo's filling mechanism (typically a bottom valve).•Install outlet pipes leading to the processing plant or storage tanks, incorporating filters, valves, and pumps as needed.

6. Ventilation System:•Set up the silo's ventilation system to prevent vacuum formation during emptying and maintain internal air quality.•Ensure vents are clean, functional, and protected against contamination.

7. Temperature Control (if applicable):•For insulated silos, install and connect cooling/heating systems as per the manufacturer's specifications.

8. Electrical Wiring:•Wire up sensors, controls, and any heating/cooling elements in compliance with electrical codes and safety standards.

9. Safety Systems:•Install pressure relief valves, overflow protection devices, and any alarms or monitoring systems to safeguard against overfilling or excessive pressure buildup.

10. Hygiene and Sanitation:•Ensure the silo interior and exterior surfaces are smooth, seamless, and easy to clean.•Apply any necessary coatings or treatments for corrosion resistance.

Debugging and Testing

1. System Functionality Test:•Conduct a thorough test of all mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, including valves, pumps, and controls.•Verify that the filling and emptying mechanisms operate smoothly without leaks.

2. Level Monitoring and Controls:•Calibrate the silo level indicators and automated control systems to accurately track the milk volume inside the silo.•Test the alarm systems that trigger when the silo is near capacity.

3. Temperature Control Test:•If equipped, check the temperature control system to ensure that it maintains the milk within the ideal storage range.

4. Hygiene and Sanitization Cycle:•Run a complete cleaning cycle using an approved CIP (Clean-in-Place) system, if available, to validate the sanitation procedures.

5. Leak Detection:•Thoroughly inspect all joints, seals, and connections for leaks or potential sources of contamination.

6. Operator Training:•Train staff on how to use and monitor the silo, respond to alarms, and perform routine checks and maintenance tasks.

7. Documentation:•Record all installation details and results from testing and commissioning for future reference and regulatory compliance.

Once all these steps have been completed satisfactorily and documented accordingly, the milk silo should be ready for regular operation. It's crucial to follow all relevant health, safety, and industry guidelines throughout the installation and debugging process.

 

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After-sale service 

 

1. Equipment warranty period: We provide a one-year free warranty service for mechanical equipment. If any non-human caused problems occur during the warranty period, we will provide free repair or replacement services.
2. Maintenance and upkeep services: We provide regular or irregular equipment maintenance and upkeep services to ensure the normal operation of the equipment. We will provide 24-hour online technical support services.
3. Accessory supply: We guarantee to provide original factory accessories in a timely manner in case of equipment damage or replacement of parts.
4. Training services: In order to enable customers to effectively operate and maintain equipment, we will provide equipment operation and maintenance training.
5. Installation and debugging: We will provide equipment installation and debugging services to ensure that the equipment is installed correctly and can operate normally.

 

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FAQ

 

1 ) Q: How can we visit your factory?
A: If you come from abroad, air to shanghai airport, then we can pick you up at airport.

 

2) Q: How do you ensure the quality of your products?
A: Our Company is a state owned enterprise with more than 16 years experience , strict operation policy is performed, advanced processing machines guarangtee the precision of all components, workers with operation license, parts get multiprocessing, transmission& electrical parts are of international famous brand. Series of test and inspection are done in the whole producing state.

 

3) Q: What payment methods your company accept?
A: We accept most of the payment methods , but mainly accept T/T, L/C at sight .

 

4) Q: How long is the warranty time for your products?
A: Our officially promised warranty time is 12 months after commissioning .

 

5) Q: I am new in this field,can you supply us turnkey services?
A: YES.We can supply all the system including Market Analysis/Product Analysis/Location Choice/Processing Flow Design/Equipment Layout Design/Building Design direction/Equipment mode selection/Equipment Manufacturing/Equipment Mounting/Equipment Debugging/Worker Training.

 

6) Q: What ' s the shipment terms and delivery time of your company?
A: Well, the delivery time depend on the quantity of your order. Usually is 20 days . For some customized machine 30 days is necessary.

 

7) Q: Can you supply OEM services?
A: Yes,we have our R&D team,and we have more than 400 workers with workshop area 75000 square meters.

 

8) Q: Do you give any Discount?
A: I will surely try my best to help you get those by the best price and good service at the same time.