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CO₂ Measurement in Brewery & Distillery Processes

CO₂ Measurement in Brewery & Distillery Processes

Continuous CO2 Monitoring Across Fermentation, Recovery & Packaging CO2-525X

Breweries and distilleries generate and use carbon dioxide at multiple points in the production process, from fermentation off-gas through CO2 recovery systems and into packaging and carbonation. Monitoring CO2 concentration at these points supports process control, recovery system efficiency, and finished product quality.

The CO2-525X gives brewers and distillers continuous CO2 monitoring across these process points, supporting both operational efficiency and beverage quality control.

  • Brewery Process Monitoring
  • Distillery CO2 Control
  • Fermentation Tracking
  • Continuous Online Monitoring

Why CO2 Process Monitoring Matters

Tracking CO2 concentration through fermentation, recovery, and packaging helps brewery and distillery operators optimize fermentation progress tracking, verify CO2 recovery system efficiency, and confirm carbonation levels meet product specifications. Continuous monitoring across these points supports both process optimization and consistent finished product quality.

Where It's Used

  • Fermentation vessel off-gas monitoring tracking CO2 evolution during active fermentation
  • CO2 recovery system verification confirming recovery system performance and gas purity
  • Carbonation and packaging line checks verifying CO2 levels in finished product
  • Cellar and tank room safety-adjacent process monitoring supporting broader facility gas tracking

Recommended Analyzer

CO2-525X Continuous CO2 Process Analyzer

The CO2-525X delivers stable, continuous CO2 measurement suited to the varied process points found throughout brewery and distillery operations.

Deployed across fermentation, recovery, and packaging checkpoints, the CO2-525X gives operators a complete process picture from a single monitoring platform.

  • Continuous Process Output
  • Multi-Point Deployment
  • t4-20 mA Output
  • Brewery/Distillery-Duty Enclosure

Key Specifications

  • Range: percent-level CO2, covering fermentation off-gas through finished product carbonation checks
  • Sensor technology: stable process sensor suited to continuous brewery and distillery duty
  • Output: 4-20 mA for integration with process control and monitoring systems
  • Response time: suited to real-time process tracking during fermentation and packaging
  • Enclosure: rugged housing suited to brewery and distillery production environments

Frequently Asked Questions

Trace oxygen measurement provides a direct indication of oxygen contamination or crossover into the hydrogen stream. Trending the oxygen concentration can help operators identify changes in electrolyser or purification system performance.

A common measurement point is the hydrogen product stream downstream of the electrolyser stack. Additional measurement points may be used before or after drying and purification equipment depending on the process design and monitoring objectives.

Alarm and control limits should be determined based on the electrolyser manufacturer’s specifications, process conditions, applicable standards, and the facility’s safety requirements rather than using a universal oxygen alarm value.

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