Vodka equipment is mainly used for the production of vodka. Its core equipment includes a wash still column (mashing column), a dealdehyde column, a washing column, a spirits still column, a methanol column, and a recovery column (removal of fusel oil). Each column uses floating valve trays . It also includes auxiliary equipment such as fermentation tanks, filters, and storage tanks. The following is a detailed introduction:
The still is a key piece of equipment in vodka production, mainly composed of a boiler, a distillation column, and a condenser. The boiler heats the spirit, causing it to evaporate and form steam. The distillation column can improve the purity of the alcohol through reflux and other methods. Common structures include bubble cap and tray stills, and they are mostly made of copper or stainless steel. Copper stills can remove sulfides and enhance the taste and aroma of the spirit. The condenser cools and liquefies the steam into a liquid. It is usually a shell-and-tube type and can be cooled with ethylene glycol or water.
Fermentation tank : Generally made of high-quality stainless steel or enamel material, equipped with a stable temperature control system that can keep the fermentation temperature constant within a suitable range, and equipped with a high-efficiency stirrer to ensure uniform mixing of fermentation liquid, improve fermentation efficiency, and create good conditions for yeast fermentation.
Filters : Vodka usually needs to be filtered multiple times to remove impurities and off-flavors. Commonly used filtration equipment includes activated carbon filters and ion exchange filters. These filters can make vodka purer.
