Case Studies

Meat Processor

Industry Served

Food & Beverage

Solution Delivered

The Problem

The client is a large sized abattoir. Condensation formation and elevated temperature following sanitation were delaying the start of production.

Key Solutions – Engineered by AVID

Reduce Sanitation Time / Condensation

Job Completed

South Carolina, USA

An AVID Evaluation

  • Under sized chilled water supply piping.
  • Under sized hot water supply piping.
  • Undersized pumps.
  • Insufficient instrumentation.
  • Insufficient airflow.
  • Insufficient valves.

Recommendations
& Implementation

  • Install additional instrumentation.
  • Change heat exchanger.
  • Install additional piping.
  • Install balancing valves.
  • Install air relief valves
Following review of the evaluation recommendations, the client requested that installation drawings and specifications be prepared for implementation of the recommendations.

Custom
Solution

What was initially thought to be an equipment issue was determined to be a distribution issue as a result of the evaluation. The recommendations could be implemented without a shutdown or long equipment lead times.

The client implemented the recommendations presented and was subsequently able to meet setpoint room temperature and relative humidity.

Next Project

Cheese Producer

Optimized Temperature and Humidity for Peak Production

Industry Served

Food & Beverage

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Job Completed
South Dakota, USA