Pressure Vessels for Sugar Industry – Germany 2024

Sector: Food & Beverage – Sugar Processing
Country: Germany
Year of Completion: 2024
Client: Confidential – Leading provider of plant-based sweetening solutions

Objective

CITAL was selected to design, manufacture, and supply four pressure vessels for a major beet sugar production facility in Germany. The units were custom-engineered to support various steps in the sugar refining process, ensuring full compliance with EU pressure equipment regulations and operational robustness for continuous food-grade applications.

Technical Specifications

• Number of Vessels: 4
• Application: Sugar refining processes
• Design Code: EN 13445
• Directive: PED 2014/68/EC
• Material: AISI 304L and AISI 316L stainless steel
• Shell Diameter Range: Ø 219 mm to Ø 2,600 mm
• Shell Height Range: 2,500 mm to 5,000 mm
• Wall Thickness: As per pressure rating and design validation
• Certifications: EN 10204 3.1, CE Marking

Key Strengths

• Vessels built in compliance with EU PED standards for food applications
• High corrosion resistance and hygiene standards with 304L / 316L stainless steel
• Tailored dimensions to fit within existing sugar production layout
• Delivered with full CE documentation and third-party inspection
• Supporting the production of plant-based sweetening solutions with safe, durable, and reliable equipment

• 2024