BrewOps Purge: Automating and Optimizing Purging
Function: BrewOps Purge automates and optimizes CO₂/N₂ purging by monitoring O₂ levels in real time.
Measurement: Tracks O₂ in empty tanks or transfer lines before filling with beer.
Use Case: Ensures effective purging by providing real-time O₂ reduction data, allowing brewers to optimize gas usage.
How It Works:
- Continuously monitors O₂ levels and provides immediate feedback on purge efficiency.
- Helps reduce excess gas waste while ensuring a properly purged vessel.
Sensor Placement: On the vent arm during the purge process.
Real-Time Feedback: Yes, allowing brewers to adjust purge duration as needed.
Alerts, Automation & History: Integrated with the BrewOps Gateway for automated tracking and historical data.
Ideal For: Breweries looking to improve purge consistency, minimize gas waste, and ensure proper tank preparation.
BrewOps DO: Precision Monitoring of Dissolved Oxygen
Function: BrewOps DO measures dissolved oxygen (DO) in liquid in real time.
Measurement: Tracks DO levels in beer or other liquids.
Use Case: Confirms DO levels during transfers to prevent oxidation and maintain beer quality.
How It Works:
- Provides instant readings of DO in liquid, alerting brewers to potential issues before packaging or storage.
- Ensures that oxygen exposure remains within acceptable limits.
Sensor Placement: In-line during beer transfer.
Real-Time Feedback: Yes, helping brewers catch and correct DO issues immediately.
Alerts, Automation & History: Integrated with the BrewOps Gateway for alerts, automation, and historical tracking.
Ideal For: Brewers who need precise DO measurements to maintain product consistency and shelf stability.
Key Takeaways
- Use BrewOps Purge to actively manage and optimize the purge process, reducing O₂ levels in Bright Tanks and transfer lines before beer enters.
- Use BrewOps DO to measure final DO levels in liquid during transfers, ensuring beer quality and minimizing oxidation risk.
- Best Practice: Using both tools together ensures that tanks are properly purged and that oxygen levels remain low throughout the brewing process.
Simplified Summary
- BrewOps Purge is a cost-effective tool to ensure low DO in Bright Tanks by monitoring gaseous O₂ during the purging process.
- BrewOps DO provides precise DO readings in liquid, which is critical for preventing oxidation during beer transfers.
By incorporating BrewOps Purge and BrewOps DO into your process, you gain full visibility and control over oxygen levels—helping you protect your beer’s flavor, stability, and overall quality.
