ABSTRACT
This chapter deals with types of tanks, components of tanks, design and construction of tanks and uses of different tanks in different sections of plant. Dairy industry employ various tasks in processing and handling various type of milk and milk products and therefore different types of storage system is required for various processes like transport, storage, culturing, intermediate process, and maturing process. Temperature sensors must be provided to sense the temperature and transmit signal to digital indicator. Digital indicator is installed in the control panel. Milk cooler are manufactured using CFC free polyurethane insulation. The tank is also fitted with condensing unit, automatic washing system and control panel to ensure optimal cooling and storage of milk. Aseptic tanks are intermediate storage tanks between UHT and packing machine. These are hermetically sealed tanks to ensure a certain level of sterility through thermal treatment followed by storage and filling in sterile condition and sterile packaging.
