MadTree Brewing Craft brewer to incorporate Veolia’s Sirion™ Mega technology to produce high purity water
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ast growing and critically acclaimed Cincinnati craft brewer MadTree Brewing has chosen Veolia Water Technologies’ Sirion Mega technology solution to ensure water quality control as the brewer undergoes a planned expansion.
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The 100 GPM (gallons per minute) RO unit produces high purity water, removing up to 97% of dissolved inorganic and more than 99% of large dissolved organic material, colloids and particles—providing consistent water quality for MadTree’s beer production process. Any excess output from the RO will be directed to the boiler as water make-up thereby further delivering increased water & energy efficiency in operations. Currently producing approximately 25,000 barrels of beer a year, the brewery expansion will increase production to 35,000 barrels annually. Furthermore there is enough room to support future growth by adding potential capacity to boost output to 180,000 barrels. According to co-founder Jeff Hunt, maintaining product quality was the brewer’s over-riding objective when it contemplated expanding production to meet increased customer demand. "Since water makes up 95% of beer, water quality plays an important part influencing our beer’s flavor profile. As we planned for our new, expanded production facility it was critical to us to be able to control the incoming water of our brewing process to insure we maintained
consistent quality and taste of the beers. As such, we didn't want a standard RO unit.” Hunt continued: “What we found most appealing about Veolia's RO technology was its ability to provide feedback, which will allow us to fine-tune the incoming water as needed to be able to produce the high quality of beers our customers expect. Moving ahead we are fortunate to be able to call upon Veolia's industry experience and technological expertise to help make sure we maintain the high quality standards that have fueled our growth.” As part of the largest water company in the world, Veolia Water Technologies enjoys a commanding presence in the beer brewing industry with more than 150 – and growing – brewery customers globally. Veolia’s more than 350 proprietary technologies support its solutions and service value across the entire spectrum of the brewing process – from product & process water, to water recycling and wastewater solutions. “We’ve seen the explosive growth in the craft brewing sector of the market, particularly in the U.S.,” said Ted Lawson, Marketing Director for Veolia Water Technologies, “and we recognize the growing needs these brewers have for improving both process water and wastewater treatment. We are committed to leveraging our technical knowledge and experience to add value by helping emerging brewers grow and succeed.” �
Paulaner brewery
Environmentally friendly wastewater treatment
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he Paulaner brewery is one of the bestknown German breweries, with a long tradition of the finest Munich art of brewing. The annual production exceeds 2 million hectoliters. The popularity of Paulaner beer has always extended beyond the city limits of Munich, both nationally and internationally. Paulaner beer is enjoyed in more than 70 countries worldwide.
The challenge Due to the increasing popularity of Paulaner beer the existing production site Nockherberg in the center of Munich reached its limits. In order to secure ample capacities for future growth, Paulaner decided to move the production to Munich-Langwied. The new site has sufficient space as well as excellent connections to the highway. The new brewery had to be built with an emphasis on modern and environmentally friendly brewery technology as well as an energy and emission-optimized infrastructure.
The solution The beer production process generates organically loaded wastewater streams which are easily biodegradable. With conventional biological treatment, biological degradation is
achieved by using aerobic organisms. These, however, need to be fed with oxygen, resulting in high operating costs and CO2 emissions. Paulaner selected an environmentally friendly anaerobic treatment. The degradation process does not need oxygen, so the energy consumption is considerably reduced. Another advantage is the production of energy-rich biogas, which can be used on site in the boiler house. To ensure a high level of operational reliability for their future wastewater treatment, Paulaner chose the proven Biobed® system supplied by Aquantis, a German subsidiary of the leading Veolia Water Technologies group. �
Key Figures • Wastewater volume: 2,800 m³/d
• Load:
23,500 kg COD/d
• Biogas production: 385 Nm³/h
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Beware of counterfeits.
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you operate in a sector as fiercely competitive as the HVAC&R industry, you could be forgiven for being tempted by ‘bargains’ from new or overseas suppliers, claiming they are passing preferential discounts on to you. But how do you know if the products are genuine? And does it matter? Counterfeit items are now almost impossible to spot, with sophisticated sellers using fake official safety marks and believable pricing, among other tactics. Items are often priced just a few hundred dirhams below the recommended price in a bid to avoid suspicion.And although they might look the part on the outside, they conceal a potentially deadly secret on the inside.
The consequences go beyond financial and legal
At best, non-genuine components may cause equipment to malfunction, have a shorter life span or increase maintenance costs – but at worst, they can damage an appliance’s internal system, cause total system failure and pose serious safety threats to installers and end users from fire hazards, financial losses and personal injury. In fact, a study carried out by Emerson with almost 50 Dubai-based manufacturers and authorized distributors revealed that 20% of these companies distribute counterfeit products largely imported from Asia and the Far East. In addition, fake components have been found in genuine Emerson and Copeland branded goods. The fraudsters are extremely sophisticated and always trying to stay one step ahead.
What to look for
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Emerson has been a key player in the UAE’s HVAC&R market for the past 15 years, investing more than AED 130 million into the economy in that time. During a raid carried out last year, Emerson collaborated with Sharjah Economic Development Department, an seized AED 1.1 million worth of counterfeit products – the result of a six-month long investigation – that resulted in the trader receiving a fine of AED 250,000. Fake items including hermetic reciprocating/piston and scroll type compressors, used for air-conditioning and refrigeration circuits were identified. There are obvious legal ramifications, but this is just the tip of the iceberg. The gray market has economic implications through potential job losses and reduced foreign investment. It also affects a company’s bottom line – indeed, counterfeit products have cost Emerson over AED 18 million in the past 15 years. But there’s another very serious issue… public safety.
Ensure you know from where and whom you’re purchasing your items. Beware of online traders or those just providing you with a PO Box. If in doubt, always contact Emerson to verify whether or not they’re an official supplier.
Always inspect the packaging and item(s) carefully. Look out for flimsy packaging, substandard printing, spelling mistakes or grammatical errors.
Look for authentic safety certifications. All Emerson products carry UL and CE marks and compliant with CSA, GSO. If the certification mark is only present on the packaging, not the product, there's a good chance the product is not genuine.
Be vigilant Emerson continues to stress the critical importance of using only genuine parts when installing or servicing air-conditioning and refrigeration systems, electrical products and appliances. Ultimately it is about being vigilant. We must continue to work together to prevent unsafe counterfeit products from causing harm to people and property. The message is simple: make sure what you’re purchasing is genuine and buy only from authorized approved dealers and wholesalers.
Know It's Real If in doubt, contact us directly Toll Free Numbers United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia South Africa
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If the price is below the recommended market value, it’s probably fake. Some counterfeit items are sold just below the recommended price in an attempt to be more convincing. But if it’s too good to be true, it probably is.
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