Sugar Dissolution and Carbonation of Beverages

Remarkable cost reduction up to 25% by dissolving granulated sugar in a batch process: The GEA TDS sugar dissolving station can handle a truckload of granulated sugar (~25,000 kg) in a single batch process. As the granulated sugar is fed directly from the truck into the sugar dissolver, no intermediate storage is necessary. The dissolving water is heated in a GEA TDS tubular heat exchanger and supplied to the dissolving tank. It absorbs the sugar dust produced during filling so that no dust can escape into the ambient environment. A powerful agitator and the circulation of the sugar solution enable efficient dissolving.

Aseptic carbonation for beverages: Exact dosage with the carbonating jet pump. The aseptic carbonation unit can be easily integrated into existing or newly planned process lines, especially if the product is also de-aerated. In contrast to the non-aseptic process, the carbonation will be operated after the heater. The heater unit does not have to be pressure resistant in this case. The production of premium beverages benefits from an extremely exact dosing technology and the very fine distribution of CO2, which is achieved by a special carbonating jet pump minimising the gushing effect in filled bottles.