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Introduction
Introduction
Oil Contaminants in Compressed Air
In food production when compressed air comes into direct
contact with the food, the amount of oil present and the type of
oil allowed should be strictly controlled
Use of food grade lubricants Class H1 (registered by NSF as
class H1) for use where there is potential for incidental food
contact
Some food producers have initial requirements where no oil is
allowed to come into contact with food
Maintenance is the key element to ensure that the compressors
and other equipment retains acceptable operating conditions
Air Purity
Production of food products
Air that comes into direct contact with food (Direct Contact)
Air that could come into direct contact with food (In-direct Contact)
Direct Contact with food - ISO 8573-1:2010[2:2:1]
Dirt -
the max. number of particles in the following size range shall not exceed
Particle size, dm
Maximum number of particles; per m
Humidity
Total oil
0.10< d 0.5
0.5< d 1.0
1.0< d 5.0
400 000
6 000
100
The contaminant values for Dirt and Oil are at reference conditions in ISO 8573-1 at a temp of 20C, ATM 1 bar, RH 0%
Reference BCAS best practice Guideline 102
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Air Purity
the max. number of particles in the following size range shall not exceed
Particle size, dm
Maximum number of particles; per m
Humidity
Total oil
0.10< d 0.5
0.5< d 1.0
1.0< d 5.0
400 000
6 000
100
The contaminant values for Dirt and Oil are at reference conditions in ISO 8573-1 at a temp of 20C, ATM 1 bar, RH 0%
Air Purity
Microbiological contaminates
Many applications within F&B processing will require sterility or
level of control over the presence of Micro-organisms
Hazard analysis will establish the risk of contamination by
microbiological contaminants from compressed air.
The microbiological particles are considered to be solid particles;
and therefore will be included as a measurement for solids
particles.
ISO 8573-7 is the method to detect the contaminant in compressed
air for solid particles and microbiological particles
Note: Microbiological testing of end product should not be relied
upon for compressed air compliance
The compressed air purity should be tested and verified at least twice per year
or in accordance with manufacturers recommendations
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Characteristics
Nitrogen (N2)
78,09%
Argon (Ar)
0,93%
Carbon dioxid
(CO2) 0,03%
Odourless
Oxygen (O2)
20,95%
Invisible
Extremely dry
(pressure condensation point
from -40 to -70 degrees C)
Applications
Beverage
Use of Nitrogen has become very common to
prevent product oxidation and any enzymatic or
microbiological reaction. Nitrogen is a gas that is
inert, odourless, it cannot be dissolved, it is non
toxic and it reduces the use of additives.
Winemakers
Nitrogen gas is commonly used in wineries during
different production stages such as sparging,
blanketing and flushing. This reduces enzymatic
oxidation, bacterial growth and preserves the wine
from oxidation.
Beer Foaming
When beer is foamed using nitrogen, the hordeinderived polypeptides produce the most stable foams
thus giving the beer a creamy head texture.
Bottling
The turbulence that results from bottling has the
potential to mix a lot of air with the liquid to be
bottled, increasing the risk of oxidation. Nitrogen
works to replace the oxygen and preserve the liquid
during bottling.
Kiln/Grain Drying
The extremely low dew point of nitrogen makes it an
ideal choice for drying of grain and kiln, so efficiently
inhibiting microbial growth.
Food Industry
Fish Farms
Oil-lubricated piston
compressors & Boosters
40 - 60 Hp BLUEKAT
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Why BLUEKAT
Cost and efficiency comparison
S 50-3 with DCZ
38.727
35.000
Costs per year
40.000
S 50-3 BLUEKAT
SO 61 A
56.607
44.377
45.000
50.000
55.000
60.000
Method
BLUEKAT
(integrated converter)
Oil free
compression
Oil lubricated
compressors with
Filter / Absorber
Class 0
Oil flood
Condensate
Not possible
Not possible
In case of incorrect
dimensioning of filters or
neglected maintenance
BLUEKAT
What will be converted in the catalytic converter?
Splitting of long-linked hydrocarbons into water and carbon dioxide
Silicone
Silicate
Silicate sticks to the surface of the catalytic beads (Polysiloxane
content <= 0,3g/Nm acc. NIOSH 1501)
Sulphur - The Sulphur is suspended in the compressor oil.
Therefore the sulphur content is very small
CO is eliminated to less than 0.1 % like in a CO filter
Germs are being reduced
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Screw compressor
7,5 - 9 bar
9 - 10 bar
N2 outlet
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Compressor
Receiver
Dryer
Filter
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Application
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Thank you!
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Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
9 Toh Guan Road #03-01
Singapore 608604
Nalin Amunugama
General Manager - BOGE AP
Mobile: +65 97279866
Email: a.nalin@boge.com
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Otto-Boge-Strae 1-7
33739 Bielefeld
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