Microorganism reduction in F&B warehouse

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

74% reduction of
bacteria, fungi and
yeasts.

Certification of the
rooms as class ISO 8
(ISO 14644-3:2021).

Compliance with
internal validation
processes.

Customer:

Betapack

Location:

Spain

Sector:

Food and beverage

solution

Camfil’s initial proposal was a turnkey project, with a scope that included: dimensioning, design of auxiliary equipment, electrical installation and the installation of air cleaners.

Once the primary activities were completed, the air cleaners were distributed into the rooms as follows:

Room I - Finished product

Installation of 2 CC 6000 Vertical Units
Installation of 2 CC 6000 Horizontal Units

Room II - Finished product

Installation of 4 CC 6000 Horizontal Units

Its different configurations, capable of adapting to the available space without interfering with the existing equipment, together with the high efficiency of its filters, made the CC 6000 the ideal solution for Betapacks process.

An AirImage sensor was added to each of the rooms to measure the PM1, PM2.5 and PM10 values in real time and regulate the CC 6000 units according to the defined air quality parameters.

Currently, this solution provides an average of 13.5 air recirculations per hour in each of the rooms, guaranteeing a controlled environment that allows the client to supply their products with optimum conditions of quality and safety.

PROCESS OVERVIEW

Betapacks core business is the manufacture of caps for a wide range of food and beverage liquids such as bottled water, oil, soft drinks, juices and dairy products.

Humid and warm environments, typical for some areas in the food industry, can contribute to the proliferation of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi. The presence of such microorganisms pose a risk to human health and product safety.

Betapack already had a ventilation system in place but decided that the use of air cleaners to increase air changes and improve indoor air quality would support reducing exposure to harmful microorganisms. This ensures optimal conditions of quality and safety for workers and products.

CHALLENGES

The customer was looking for a solution that would allow them to reduce the number of bacteria, fungi, and yeasts without disrupting operations inside their two finished product rooms. Due to the use of mobile robots, the space available to install the equipment was limited, in some cases more than 10 meters high.

The correct sizing of the installation, in addition to providing a consistent air flow, required guaranteeing a uniform distribution of the air in the room.

Additionally, Betapack requested real time monitoring of the performance of the installation, as well as the ability to respond to external and/or internal disturbances, maintaining the air quality levels at all times.

product

Product:: CC 6000
Model:: CC 6000 Vertical / CC 6000 Horizontal
Airflow:: 6000 m³/h
Energy Consumption:: 887 W
Filter Offering:: Prefilter: Ecopleat ePM1 60% (ISO 16890), 4pcs
Main Filter: Megalam HEPA H13 (EN 1822), 2 pcs
Accessories:: Air Distribution: Diffusion nozzles and ducts for nozzles.
Differential pressure sensors
Application:: Food and Beverage plastic cap storage. Reduction of bacteria, fungi and yeasts
Installation Date:: 2023

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RESULTS

After the start-up, an external company performed an analysis to determine the effectiveness of the installation in both rooms. The measurements were carried out according to the ISO 14644-3:2021 standard for the average value of particles sizes 0.5 μm (number of particles) and 5 μm (particles/m³). The results obtained showed that not only is the ISO 8 class reached, but the values are at the limit of the ISO 7 class (the concentration of particles between one class and the next is 10 times lower).

Likewise, the active control of the CC 6000 equipment through the AirImage sensor represents an energy saving that allows the client to reduce the operating cost of the installation and contribute positively to the environment.