UK firm Aquadron is now offering clients a cost-effective, non- hazardous biocide that replaces traditional expensive, hazardous, high-environmental impact chemicals. The Aquadron system also allows beverage producers to benefit from accelerated CIP cycles and continuous operating disinfection within the filler cabinet. Jim Gott Director of Aquadron says, “Our experience shows us that CIP disinfection costs can be reduced by 95% and that CIP cycle time can be reduced by 20-30%, which can have an enormous impact on production volumes and the bottom line. In addition filler line hygiene will be improved and health and safety risks will be reduced – we are very excited about the benefits that our clients enjoy and the positive effect that it has on their businesses.” The Aquadron system is a retro-fit beverage disinfection system that is used on 50+ bottling lines in the UK and Europe. It produces a highly effective, but low-cost, biocide and is used for CIP, filler disinfection, bottle disinfection and process water disinfection. A variant of the system is also used for Legionella control at hundreds of sites. Aquadron provides systems that produce a non-hazardous biocide, this is used for disinfection and for water treatment. The technology originated for CIP in breweries in Germany. Aquadron was Winner in the BUILD magazine Facilities Management Awards 2016 - Best Disinfection Systems Supplier. With energy costs spiralling, the brewing industry has long been seeking a cost-effective, efficient, and safe alternative to current heat transfer fluids. But for decades breweries have had one hand tied behind their backs as they are forced to choose a fluid that is either non-toxic or one that offers enhanced performance. Now scientists at Kilfrost, a third- generation owned and managed family company, recognised as a global leader in safety critical chemistry and rheology, have answered that dilemma and launched ALV Plus, a first-of-its-kind heat transfer fluid set to revolutionise food and drink processing and manufacture. For the first time the fluid provides a commercial solution to the long-standing efficiency-versus-toxicity challenge. The fluid is in use with Pillars Brewery, craft lager producers based in Walthamstow. The brewery was looking for the most efficient glycol product for use in crash cooling fermentation tanks, to reduce electricity costs and stay true to its environmentally-friendly values. Brewer and Pillars Founder, Gavin Litton, said: “Thanks to Kilfrost ALV Plus, our pumps are working less hard, using less energy to circulate liquids around the plant. We’ve been so impressed with the performance of the fluid, as it not only saves us money, but means we’re as energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly as possible.” As well as having NSF/FDA accreditation as food and beverage safe, the fluid also exhibits excellent low viscosity performance at temperatures as low as minus 40°C and as high as 75°C. Compared to existing traditional fluids, Kilfrost ALV Plus offers significantly lower resistance to slushing at low temperatures, is non-toxic and formulated with organic, approved inhibitors and viscosity modifiers. It requires less pumping energy, and offers fewer pressure drops in existing systems bringing significant savings through lower electricity costs. New systems can now be designed with smaller pumps, smaller heat exchangers, and lower diameter pipework meaning significant capital and cost of ownership savings. Visit the Kilfrost stand at BevExpo to find out how ALV Plus is quickly building a reputation as the environmentally- friendly, low risk, cost-efficient heat transfer fluid for the beverage and food industries, and how it can help save your brewery money. 30 BREWING & BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES BUSINESS www.kilfrost.com For more information visit: www.aquadron.co.uk For more information visit: Advances in heat transfer herald a new dawn for temperature control “Faster, cheaper, safer beverage production” HYGIENE & RESOURCES Showcase 30_Layout 1 10/11/2017 11:09 Page 1