Jacketed Egg Storage Tanks – 40,000 Litres of Additional Working Capacity

1. The Client Brief & Challenge

An egg processing company in Queensland needed additional storage capacity to support production expansion. Fresh liquid egg required chilled holding, gentle agitation and equipment designed for thorough cleaning.

• Additional capacity: Supply two tanks, each with 20,000 litres of working capacity, to expand egg-holding capacity.
• Temperature and product handling: Provide jacketed storage suitable for glycol cooling, with agitation to help maintain an even temperature and prevent separation.
• Hygienic construction: Use stainless steel construction, carefully finished welds and clean-in-place provision for the egg application.
• Structural design: Engineer the tank supports and vessel construction for the substantial filled load.

2. The Process Plant Network Solution

PPN engineered two jacketed mixing and storage tanks to match the customer’s egg-handling requirements. The tanks operate independently and are positioned alongside one another. Design development included revised drawings and 3D visualisation shared with the customer.

Dimple jackets provide for glycol circulation, while insulation and stainless steel cladding help limit heat gain. Gentle agitation supports even cooling and helps prevent separation. Rotary CIP spray balls provide for internal cleaning after the tanks are emptied.

System Equipment Composition

3. Implementation & Timeline

4. Results & Business Impact

• 40,000 L additional working capacity: Two 20,000-litre tanks expanded the customer’s capacity to hold fresh liquid egg.
• Support for production expansion: The additional holding capacity supports the customer’s plans to handle and supply more egg product.
• Designed around the product: Jacket cooling, agitation and CIP provision address the storage and cleaning requirements described in the customer brief.