---
title: "Ingredient Storage Tank"
industry: "Beverage Manufacturing"
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    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.1-2.0 bar (gauge pressure), -10°C to 40°C ambient temperature, 0-95% relative humidity (non-condensing)"
    unit: "liters"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 235
    unit: "MPa"
    consequence: "Stress corrosion cracking due to chloride ion concentration exceeding 25 ppm at temperatures above 60°C, causing intergranular fracture in austenitic stainless steel"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Thermal cycling between -5°C and 45°C at 3 cycles/hour"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Integral reinforcement pads with 2:1 elliptical transition geometry and post-weld heat treatment at 1050°C for 1 hour per inch of thickness"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Electrochemical potential difference of 0.5V between dissimilar metals (tank shell and agitator shaft)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Dielectric isolation using PTFE gaskets with 10 kΩ minimum resistance and cathodic protection with zinc sacrificial anodes at -1.05V vs. SCE"
bom_nodes:
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    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:TANK_BODY"
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  level_sensor:
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    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  outlet_valve:
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  inlet_port:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:INLET_PORT"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  insulation_jacket:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:INSULATION_JACKET"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  agitator:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:AGITATOR"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/beverage-manufacturing/product/ingredient-storage-tank.md"
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---

# Industrial Specification: Ingredient Storage Tank

## 1. Technical Definition
A container designed to store liquid or powder beverage ingredients in an automated dispensing system

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.1-2.0 bar (gauge pressure), -10°C to 40°C ambient temperature, 0-95% relative humidity (non-condensing)**. Failure boundary: **Material yield strength: 235 MPa for SS304, burst pressure: 6.0 bar (4x design pressure), maximum deflection: 3 mm per meter of tank height**, Mechanism: **Stress corrosion cracking due to chloride ion concentration exceeding 25 ppm at temperatures above 60°C, causing intergranular fracture in austenitic stainless steel**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Hansen Solubility Distance (HSP)**:

> **Primary Equation**: $R_a = \sqrt{4\Delta\delta_d^2 + \Delta\delta_p^2 + \Delta\delta_h^2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Predicts seal/gasket swelling when exposed to CIP chemicals.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| \delta_d | Dispersive | Engineering Constant |
| \delta_p | Polar | Engineering Constant |
| \delta_h | Hydrogen | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Thermal cycling between -5°C and 45°C at 3 cycles/hour | 8 | Weld fatigue cracking at nozzle-to-shell junction (ASME Section VIII Div.1 UW-16) | Integral reinforcement pads with 2:1 elliptical transition geometry and post-weld heat treatment at 1050°C for 1 hour per inch of thickness |
| Electrochemical potential difference of 0.5V between dissimilar metals (tank shell and agitator shaft) | 8 | Galvanic corrosion at mounting flange interface, material loss rate: 0.8 mm/year in 3% NaCl solution | Dielectric isolation using PTFE gaskets with 10 kΩ minimum resistance and cathodic protection with zinc sacrificial anodes at -1.05V vs. SCE |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| primary_spec | Config-dependent | liters | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Level Sensor](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/chemical-manufacturing/product/level-sensor.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Outlet Valve](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/outlet-valve.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Agitator](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/agitator.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Automated Dispensing System**, **Ingredient Transfer Pump**, **Level Sensor and Control Unit**  
**Downstream Applications**: Carbonated Soft Drinks, Fruit Juices, Alcoholic Beverages  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What materials are available for this ingredient storage tank?
**A**: Available in Stainless Steel 304/316 for durability and corrosion resistance, or food-grade plastic for lightweight and cost-effective options, both suitable for beverage ingredients.

### Q: What components are included in the tank's bill of materials?
**A**: The BOM includes tank body, agitator for mixing, inlet/outlet ports, insulation jacket for temperature control, level sensor for monitoring, and outlet valve for dispensing.

### Q: How does this tank integrate with automated dispensing systems?
**A**: Designed with standard port sizes, level sensors, and outlet valves for seamless integration into automated beverage manufacturing lines, ensuring precise ingredient handling and dispensing.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Ingredient Storage Tank](https://cnfx.com/industry/beverage-manufacturing/product/ingredient-storage-tank)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **6** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: INGREDIENT_STORAGE_TANK | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: 83c10ee9
