Processing System

Beverage Pretreatment

The processing system refers to a combination of equipment that extracts or dissolves various raw materials, auxiliary materials and process water through various process units according to the predetermined process parameters, and then mixes and adjusts the volume to obtain a semi-finished product; the main modules include a hot water unit and a sugar-dissolving filter Sterilization unit, fruit juice/tea powder reduction and dissolution unit, auxiliary material dissolution unit, tea extraction and filtration unit, milk powder reduction and mixing unit, deployment constant volume unit, CIP cleaning unit, pipeline unit, electrical control and central control unit, etc.

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Processing System Introduction:

The processing system refers to a combination of equipment that extracts or dissolves various raw materials, auxiliary materials and process water through various process units according to the predetermined process parameters. Then mixes and adjusts the volume to obtain a semi-finished product. The main modules include a hot water unit and a sugar-dissolving filter Sterilization unit, fruit juice/tea powder reduction and dissolution unit, auxiliary material dissolution unit, tea extraction and filtration unit, milk powder reduction and mixing unit, deployment constant volume unit, CIP cleaning unit, pipeline unit, electrical control, and central control unit, etc.

The product quality of the deployment system is mainly determined by rigorous design, perfect automatic control system, and rich engineering installation experience. Luye Machinery has a professional design team and engineering installation team, more than 30 years of large-scale engineering design and installation experience, to provide you with professionalism Quality service.

Extraction system

Tea extraction refers to the operation of soaking tea leaves with hot water to extract effective ingredients from them, which efficiently extracts the effective ingredients of plants and prevents the turbidity and precipitation of beverages.

The method of fractional extraction is mostly used. The first extraction uses low-temperature extraction to protect the aroma and dissolve the small-molecule heat-sensitive components; the second extraction uses high-temperature extraction to extract the effective flavor components of the large molecules in the tea.

After extraction, the tea juice should be clarified to remove impurities and gums in the tea juice. Clarification methods include low-temperature sedimentation (high-speed centrifuge) and membrane separation (ultrafiltration).

Sugar Dissolving System

Sugar is one of the main components of fruit juice drinks. The process of dissolving sucrose in water to make a single syrup is called sugar dissolving operation.
Sugar dissolving system usually includes:
Units for conveying powdered sugar, dissolving powdered sugar, sterilizing syrup, filtering and cooling syrup, and storing syrup. Under special circumstances, the syrup needs to be degassed. The typical thermal process of sugar dissolving is 85°C, 10min, and then cooling in sections to the use temperature (below 40°C).

Homogeneous Degassing System

For turbid juice beverages, it is necessary to break up fibers and particles through high-pressure homogenization operations to make them evenly and densely distributed, improve the physical qualitativeness of the beverage product, and improve its taste. The essence of the homogenizer is a plunger pump. The liquid product flows through the narrow gap between the valve seat and the valve core at a very high speed. It is caused by the shear effect, the impact of high-speed jets, and the cavitation effect formed by the instantaneous pressure drop. Under the triple action, the material is ultra-finely pulverized to form a liquid-solid dispersion.

Beverage Pretreatment System FAQ:

Q: Why is pretreatment necessary in beverage production?

A: Untreated water can contain impurities like chlorine, hardness minerals, organic matter, microbes, and dissolved solids that affect:

Taste & odor,
Product clarity and shelf life,Equipment performance (e.g., scaling in boilers, RO membranes, or fillers),
Regulatory compliance (FDA, EU, local food safety standards),
Pretreatment ensures your final product is safe, stable, and meets brand quality expectations.

Q: What components are typically included?

A: A standard beverage pretreatment train may include:

Multimedia Filter: Removes sand, silt and suspended solids,
Activated Carbon Filter: Eliminates chlorine, chloramines, VOCs, and organic taste/odor compounds,
Water Softener (optional): Reduces calcium/magnesium to prevent scaling,
Cartridge Filter (5–10 micron): Final particulate barrier before RO/UF,
Reverse Osmosis (RO) or Ultrafiltration (UF): Removes dissolved salts, microbes, and colloids,
UV Sterilizer or Ozonation (optional): For microbial control,
Systems are customized based on your water analysis and beverage type.

Q: How do I know what pretreatment I need?

A: Start with a comprehensive water quality report (including pH, TDS, hardness, iron, chlorine, turbidity, and microbiological data). Our engineers will analyze it and recommend a system tailored to your:

Beverage type (still water, carbonated drinks, juice, etc.),
Production volume,
Local regulations,
Downstream equipment (e.g., RO, filler, boiler).

Q: Does pretreatment protect my RO system?

A: Absolutely. Proper pretreatment is critical to RO membrane longevity. Without it, chlorine can oxidize membranes, while hardness and silica cause irreversible scaling. A good pretreatment system keeps SDI (Silt Density Index) <5 and chlorine <0.1 ppm—extending RO life by years.

Q: Is automation available?

A: Yes. Modern systems feature PLC or microprocessor controls with:

Automatic backwashing and regeneration,
Low-pressure/high-pressure alarms,
Flow and quality monitoring,
Remote diagnostics (optional),
This minimizes manual labor and ensures consistent performance.

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ABOUT LUYE MACHINERY

Suzhou LUYE Packaging Technology Co.,Ltd. is a professional manufacturer engaged in beverage packaging machinery and various water treatment equipment. The company has 30 years of production experience, and absorbs advanced technology at home and abroad, constantly improve their products, enjoying a high reputation among users. At present, there are: 0.5-50T/H complete water treatment equipment, 2000-36000 bottles/hour mineral water, pure water, gas drinks complete filling, heat shrinkable film packaging molding production line; 50-2000 barrels/hour five gallon barrel production line; 2000-36000 bottles/hour vinegar, soy sauce, wine filling production line; juice, fruit tea, vegetable protein drinks complete production line.

Luye filling machines have been sold to Nigeria, Turkey, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, Tanzania, Ethiopia and other countries.

The Luye company adheres to the corporate spirit of "integrity, sincerity, pragmatism, and innovation"; it considers "high technology, high quality, and high standards" as its lifeline; it embraces technological innovation as its eternal corporate philosophy; and it strives to meet customer needs through comprehensive after-sales service. Simultaneously, it has proposed and implemented a development strategy of "multiple product lines, high technology, large-scale production, and complete sets of equipment."