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 2000 to 4000 litres/hour to high-speed continuous production of 70 000 litres/hour. Up to a max. batch viscosity of 200 cP.
Applications:
Can produce any beverage – juices, nectars, still drinks, carbonated soft drinks, energy drinks, syrups, plant-based, functional and dairy drinks. Even with challenging ingredients like gums, stabilisers or 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 10 000 litres. Working days/ yr 365, working hours, 24h; current mixing time 20min, Current caustic cycle time 30min, Batch size 10 000 litres; line speed 40 000 litres/h (ratio 1:5.4) Steam: 0.033 EUR/kg; Electricity: 0.15EUR/kWh; Water: 0.0043 EUR/l; Caustic: 1.12 EUR/kg; Area: 149.9 EUR/m²/yr
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.
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 technology
Ultra-effective mixing with high energy efficiency
The radial jet mixer nozzle forces liquid at high speed into the tank and creates turbulence for agitation. This avoids the disadvantages of a mechanical agitator, which increases air incorporation to create foaming. Particles do not sink and collect at the bottom because of the turbulence created by the nozzle. It’s also reassuring to know that the nozzle does not create high shear. This helps to preserve product quality.
Injector technology
Immediate wetting at point of entry
Wetting of powders begins immediately in the injector. The unique design allows us to create a vacuum due to the Venturi effect, so ingredients are sucked into the mixer at the point of entry. When powder is poured into the top of a tank, undissolved powder can sink to the bottom and lead to clogging over time. Our innovative injector and radial jet mixer technology avoid clogging and enable fast in-feed of powder and liquids.
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% 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 % of powder typically lost to dust it reduces product waste and can considerably reduce the sums lost to waste over time.
Tetra Pak® Radial Jet Mixer T
Homogenous mixing of viscous ingredients
When handling fibres, pulps or particles up to 200 cP batch viscosity or for advanced efficiency and cleaning functionalities. A Tetra Pak® Radial Jet Mixer T can be fitted.
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.
