The fully automatic pipe connection system ECO-MATRIX™ is based on a compact tank outlet tree. The short vertical pipe in combination with the ECO-MATRIX™ double-seat valve guarantees good cleaning conditions and minimum losses. With the new ECO-FENCE™ system, the ECO-MATRIX™ concept is now also applied to manual piping technology.
How does it work?
In the innovative ECO-MATRIX™ piping system, the process lines and valves are connected directly beneath the tank outlet. The process valves can be arranged either laterally at the tank outlet tree or vertically at the tank bottom flange.
The pipe system is separated from the tank and enables complete product discharge and pipe cleaning processes to be performed independently of tank cleaning. In comparison with conventional piping systems, the cost of instrumentation is reduced. Product losses during the process are minimized.
Optimization of cleaning times
The optimum hygienic design of the ECO-MATRIX™ system allows cleaning times to be optimized. As cleaning the horizontal tank outlet pipe makes up the bulk of the work, the absence of this operation when using the ECO-MATRIX™ system frees up the tanks, providing a simple way of obtaining more capacity. Consistently implemented, this can even reduce the number of tanks required for a desired capacity. The table shows the extent of the cleaning work.
Cost-beneficial systems
The ECO-MATRIX™ concept has a highly positive effect on the costs of tank piping and the running costs. The following example will illustrate this cost advantage by comparing two fully automatic tank farms, one in conventional design and one with the ECO-MATRIX™ system.