Anti-acid solution in the pipeline

KP Foods, a part of the United Biscuits group, has had issues in recent years with refrigeration dryers failing because of the acidic conditions on site. This can be caused by ingredients such as acetic acid affecting the internal copper tubing.

Beko Technologies looked at the pH value of the condensate and the acidic ambient conditions. From this, a tailor-made Drypoint RA 600 solution was offered, where all the internal copper piping and condensate discharge points of the dryer were coated with an anti-corrosion treatment. The first RA dryer sold to KP Foods has been installed on site now for nearly four years without a single failure. This was a major factor in the choice for the new dryers for the Hoops compressor room location.

Pressure drop and pipework distribution also needed to be considered. With this in mind, Beko was invited to tender for the whole turnkey project, which included removing all the old equipment, supply and installation of new dryers, filters and pipework.

Contact:​ Beko Technologies

www.beko-technologies.co.uk

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