Food and beverages


Heating, cooling, drying, distilling and fermenting are just a few of the steps which are necessary in industrial food processing. These processes are generally executed using water, steam or thermal oil. For several decades now, Philippopoulos s.a. has been a strong partner for this kind of application.


Typical applications in the food industry:

Sugar production

Sugar beet processing is an important step in the manufacture of sugar. A syrup referred to as thick juice is obtained from the beet as part of this process, amongst other things by adding steam, and used later on for the actual sugar. Crystallised sugar, sugar solution and glucose are other steps in the production process. All of them need heat, which is normally produced using steam. From the steam generation system in the boiler house through the main steam distribution and pressure reducing stations to the heat exchangers and the supply pipes to the points of use, valves are first choice when absolute reliability is a must. Control valves, bellows valves, safety valves, pressure reducing valves, check valves and strainers can all be found in the steam pipes. Heat exchange systems or pressure reducing stations supply exactly the required amount of steam to the final consumers – every time without fail. Steam traps, condensate return systems and of course stop valves are other suitable products if condensate needs to be discharged and returned efficiently.


Baking and frying

Thermal oil is commonly used in the production of industrially baked or deep-fried foods. It has the advantage that it functions at high temperature and relatively low pressures. Furthermore, the oil circulates in a closed circuit. In contrast to steam, no condensate needs to be discharged in a complicated additional step, nor does treated water have to be supplied regularly. Philippopoulos s.a. portfolio includes all products necessary to use thermal oil: Stop valves, control valves, safety valves, pressure regulating valves, check valves and strainers.


Typical applications in the beverage industry:

Soft drinks

Heat, normally produced using steam, is required for various processes in the manufacture of beverages such as Cola. From the steam generation system in the boiler house through the main steam distribution and pressure reducing stations to the heat exchangers and the supply pipes to the points of use, Philippopoulos s.a. valves are first choice. Control valves, stop valves, safety valves, pressure reducing valves, check valves and strainers can all be found in the steam pipes. Heat exchange systems or pressure reducing stations supply exactly the required amount of steam to the final consumers – every time without fail. Steam traps, condensate return systems and of course stop valves are other suitable products if condensate needs to be discharged and returned efficiently.


Beer

Heat, normally produced using steam, is required for various processes in order to brew beer. From the steam generation system in the boiler house through the main steam distribution and pressure reducing stations to the heat exchangers and the supply pipes to the points of use, Philippopoulos s.a. valves are first choice here too. Control valves, stop valves, safety valves, pressure reducing valves, check valves and strainers can all be found in the steam pipes. Heat exchange systems or pressure reducing stations supply exactly the required amount of steam to the final consumers – every time without fail. Steam traps, condensate return systems and of course stop valves are other suitable products if condensate needs to be discharged and returned efficiently.

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