CO₂ recovery system
Our Brewnomic concept is based on three pillars: energy, water and circular products. Responsible use of these is the core for a sustainable production.
- Our commitment to responsible use of water includes the minimization of the drinking water consumption, the re-use of water resources and the avoidance of waste water. This not only preserves one of the earth's most important resources, but also contributes to the sustainability of our processes.
- In our constant pursuit of energy efficiency, we are developing innovative technologies for saving energy in the brewery processes. This will not only save you costs but enable you to significantly contribute to environment protection.
- CO₂ recovery as part of the circular products is a key sector for the reduction of the environmental impact. The process in the brewery becomes more sustainable and at the same time more economical with CO₂ recovery technologies and solutions.
Integration of a CO₂ recovery system
VapoCool
Sustainable, efficient and seamlessly integrated – Steinecker VapoCool is your key to smarter, greener CO2 use by redefining the role of CO2 in beverage production: The solution utilises CO2 as a versatile resource, ensures its optimal use as an additional energy source and integrates it into various processes.
With VapoCool, you will achieve maximum energy recovery from the evaporating CO2 and you also reduce your operating costs and your CO2 footprint. At the same time, a reliable supply of high-quality CO2 gas is guaranteed, which meets the exact requirements of your beverage production process.
At a glance
- Energy efficiency: Maximum energy recovery from the evaporating CO2
- Reliable supply: continuous supply of CO2 for the carbonation unit
In VapoCool, Steinecker uses a CO2 evaporator heated with glycol. The glycol for this is obtained from the return flow of the main refrigeration system, which enables energy savings to be achieved in the process.
Other optional components
- An aerosol separator increases the maintenance cycles of the CO2 compressors, which reduces the maintenance effort and costs.
- An H2S separator simply separates the fermentation byproduct, so you remain independent of process fluctuations in the fermentation cellar.
Return on investment (ROI) sample calculation
Assumptions
| Annual production: | 2 million hectolitres of beer |
| Original extract: | 12 °P |
| CO₂ per hl cold wort: | 2.5 kg CO₂/hl |
| Costs per ton CO₂: | 300 €/t |
ROI of a complete CO2 recovery system: < 3 years
Your benefits
Everything from a single source
The CO2 system VapoCool is directly integrated between the fermentation tanks and CO2 consumers such as bright beer tanks, filler and water deaeration and carbonation systems. Steinecker guarantees reliability, minimisation of losses, integration into higher-level energy cycles and end-to-end improvements. We are focussed on the process as a whole.
High flexibility
VapoCool is individually adapted to the local conditions and requirements of the respective brewery. Our aim is to offer a competitive product without compromising on the flexibility that our customers appreciate and want.
Sustainable technology
We at Steinecker work together with you on a green and smart technology to reach your sustainability goals. It goes without saying that we also ensure a low consumption of energy and resources in addition to a constant supply of CO2. With our efficient solution for CO2 recovery, we offer optional solutions to utilise energy in parallel processes.
Self-sufficiency as a guarantee for production reliability
To produce your own CO2 is a decisive factor in guaranteeing reliable production, regardless of external influences and market fluctuations in CO2 supply. This is the only way to ensure reliable production and a high level of food safety.