G R F Dynamic Engineering

Here is a complete detailed explanation of USES of SS304 Alcohol Storage Tanks (6 KL – 60 KL capacity) in industrial applications:

✅ MAIN USES OF SS304 ALCOHOL STORAGE TANKS

These tanks are primarily used for safe, hygienic, and compliant storage of alcohol-based liquids across multiple industries.

1️⃣ DISTILLERY INDUSTRY ✔ Storage of:

• Extra Neutral Alcohol (ENA)

• Rectified Spirit (RS)

• Ethanol (95% / 99%)

• Absolute Alcohol

• Matured Spirit before bottling

✔ Process Use:

• Temporary storage between distillation stages

• Holding tank before blending

• Dispatch tank before tanker loading

• Bulk storage for excise control

�� Capacity Used:

• 6–20 KL → Process & intermediate storage

• 30–60 KL → Bulk storage & dispatch

2️⃣ ETHANOL & BIOFUEL PLANTS ✔ Used For:

• Fuel-grade ethanol storage

• Dehydrated ethanol

• Denatured alcohol

• Blending storage before dispatch

✔ Why SS304?

• Ethanol is mildly corrosive

• Prevents contamination

• Maintains fuel purity

3️⃣ PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY ✔ Used For:

• Medicinal alcohol storage

• Solvent storage (IPA, ethanol)

• Intermediate chemical storage

✔ Requirements:

• High internal polish (Ra ≤ 0.4 µm)

• GMP compliance

• CIP/SIP cleaning system

4️⃣ BEVERAGE & FOOD INDUSTRY ✔ Used For:

• Vodka, gin, rum base storage

• Flavor infusion tank

• Fermentation holding

• Blending tanks

SS304 ensures:

• No taste contamination

• Hygienic storage

• Easy cleaning

5️⃣ CHEMICAL INDUSTRY ✔ Storage of:

• Industrial solvents

• Methanol

• Ethanol blends

• Alcohol-based chemicals

Often used as:

• Buffer tank

• Mixing tank (if fitted with agitator)

• Intermediate holding tank

6️⃣ COSMETIC INDUSTRY ✔ Used For:

• Perfume alcohol storage

• Sanitizer production

• Cosmetic solvent storage

Post-2020 demand increased for:

• Hand sanitizer production tanks

we are GRF Dynamic Engineering dealing with 5KL -75KL STORAGE TANK - MS IS2062 We are manufacturer of all kind of storage tanks in various material such as MS IS2062 , SS304 , SS316 , SS316L, SA516 GR70

A Syrup Storage & Mixing Tank manufactured in Stainless Steel SS304 or SS316 is specially designed for preparation, blending, heating, cooling, and hygienic storage of sugar syrups, flavored syrups, glucose solutions, pharmaceutical syrups, herbal syrups, fruit concentrates, and beverage bases. These tanks are widely used in food processing, beverage plants, pharmaceutical industries, confectionery manufacturing, and chemical processing units.

SYRUP STORAGE & MIXING TANK (SS304 / SS316) – POINTS WISE DESCRIPTION

1. Purpose: Used for preparation, mixing, heating, and hygienic storage of sugar syrup, glucose syrup, flavored syrup, and pharmaceutical liquid syrups.

2. Material of Construction: Made from high-quality Stainless Steel SS304 (food grade) or SS316 (pharma grade & higher corrosion resistance).

3. Capacity Range: Available from 100 Liters to 50 KL or customized as per client requirement.

4. Design Type: Vertical cylindrical design is most common; horizontal models also available for space-saving layouts.

5. Top Construction: Open type with lid, flat top, or dished top with manhole.

6. Bottom Construction: Conical bottom for complete drainage, dish end, or flat bottom depending on application.

7. Thickness: Shell thickness generally 2mm to 6mm based on capacity and pressure requirements.

8. Agitator System: Top entry agitator with anchor, paddle, or propeller type blade for uniform mixing.

9. Motor Specification: 0.5 HP to 10 HP motor, 1440 RPM or gearbox type. VFD optional for speed control.

10. Heating System: Steam jacket, hot water jacket, thermic fluid, or electric heaters for dissolving sugar efficiently.

11. Jacket Type: Limpet coil jacket, dimple jacket, or full shell jacket.

12. Cooling Option: Chilled water circulation through jacket if temperature control required.

13. Insulation: PUF or mineral wool insulation with SS or aluminum cladding for temperature retention.

14. Surface Finish: Internal finish 0.8 Ra for food grade, 0.4 Ra for pharma grade. External matt or mirror finish.

15. Nozzles & Fittings: Inlet, outlet, drain valve, vent, manhole, sampling valve, CIP spray ball, sight glass, and level indicator.

16. CIP System: Clean-In-Place spray ball for automatic internal cleaning.

17. Support Structure: Leg supported for small tanks; skirt supported for large capacity tanks.

18. Automation Option: PLC control panel, temperature controller, level sensor, and load cell weighing system.

19. Safety Features: Pressure relief valve, vacuum breaker, overload motor protection, and earthing provision.

20. Fabrication Method: TIG/Argon welding with full penetration joints ensuring leak-proof construction.

21. Testing: Hydro test, leak test, welding inspection, and agitator trial before dispatch.

22. Applications: Food industry, beverage plants, pharmaceutical companies, confectionery units, and chemical processing plants.

23. Advantages: Corrosion resistant, hygienic design, easy cleaning, long service life, and low maintenance.

24. Customization: Capacity, thickness, agitator type, heating system, insulation, and automation can be customized.

25. Installation: Indoor or outdoor installation with proper foundation support.