Using O2 and CO2 Detection in Breweries
As part of our Application highlights series on Linkedin, we are going to discuss the best applications to use the new Duo Tracer portable gas detector. The Duo tracer has 15 sensor combination options and this week we want to dig into using the O2 and CO2 version in Breweries.
Why do you need O2 and CO2 detection for brewing?
O2 enrichment can be found in the early stages of beer production as excessive O2 is typically used to make yeast reproduce quicker. This helps to speed along the process of creating beer and ensures optimal results. After this process, it is vital that minimal O2 comes into contact with the beer to ensure that the product keeps its flavour and its shelf life intact. Therefore, brewers will purge the tanks holding the beer with Nitrogen (N) to drain the tank of oxygen, because Nitrogen displaces Oxygen in the atmosphere. N may also be used throughout storage and transportation to help pressurize kegs and preserve beers, as well as in the pubs and bars via beer taps to give some beers its creamy and smooth texture. And with this mass usage and storage of Nitrogen, Oxygen depletion may be a risk should a leak occur.
CO2 can be found in almost all stages of brewing, from creation to your pint in the pub. As the yeast ferments it will produce CO2, and if you are fermenting in big batches as breweries typically do, this can mean a lot of CO2. After this process, CO2 can also be used in preservation and storage, as well as giving beers the bubbly texture that we are used to is most of our lagers. This means that CO2 will be used within breweries as well as pumped through taps in pubs and bars to make sure there are optimal bubbles leading to a high risk of a CO2 leak.
So as you can see, there are O2 depletion and enrichment as well as CO2 concerns throughout the workday in almost all breweries across the globe. Therefore keeping track of them using O2 and CO2 detection is essential to ensure a safe and productive workplace as well as keeping your product at its best quality.
Why use the Duo tracer O2 and CO2 portable gas detector?
The Duo tracer simultaneously detects for the presence of O2 and CO2 in one device, reducing the need for more than one personal detection unit. This makes the workday more comfortable for your team and makes it easier to keep track of any leaks throughout the day due to it all being in one unit.
Additionally, the Duo tracer provides a lower cost alternative than purchasing 2 separate units of single portable gas detection, in a high quality format. Saving money for your Brewery and providing an easy-to-use personal protection solution for environments with two gas hazards.
Implementing the Duo tracer can also ensure that any beverage products produced by your brewery are kept in their optimal form by tracking both of the elements that may affect the quality of your product.
If you would like to find out more about the O2/CO2 Duo tracer, get in touch with our team at latest@senkoeurope.com.