SmartConnect Valving System Overview
Using piping technology from GEA, PROCESSTEC has developed an innovative piping system for the food, dairy and beverage industries. The integrated pigging technology enables a streamlined system with fewer pumps, less product loss, fewer CIP cycles and less floor space.
SmartConnect with Integrated Pigging System
Traditional Valve Manifold System with:
System with:
1 fill line, piggable
2 discharge lines, piggable
1 CIP-Supply
1 CIP-Return
System with:
1 fill line, non piggable2 discharge lines, non piggable
1 CIP-Supply
1 CIP-Return
Why SmartConnect?
For Operations:
- Streamlined system design with fewer pumps – Because there is less of a pressure drop in the suction line from the tank to the pump, fewer pumps are required, even for high-viscosity and shear-sensitive products
- Zero production loss – An integrated pigging system in product lines (fill and discharge) makes this possible
- Fewer CIP cycles – The use of short coupled mixproof valves to the tank itself requires fewer cycles
- Less floor space required – The entire system is more efficient and compact
- Cleaner operations – The integrated pigging system and fewer discharge lines makes it easier to keep the floor clean
- Better valve access for easy removal of valves with PROCESSTEC’s height adjustable maintenance cart
- Easy access to agitator bearings through removable bottom plate (no confined space entry necessary), making regular bearing checks by operations personnel possible
- Fewer valves to maintain
For Installation
- Very high design flexibility to enable 24/7 operation in narrow silo hallways with mixproof technology
- Short system downtimes for installation because of modular pre-fabrication (hours versus days)
- Fast installation due to pre-fabricated pipes – also for double walled systems to allow for product cooling or heating
- Fewer valves to install and automate, while accomplishing the same system functionality