---
title: "Aseptic Surge Tank"
industry: "Food Manufacturing"
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attributes:
  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0.1-6.0 bar (gauge pressure), 20-95°C, 0.5-3.0 m³ capacity"
    unit: "L"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 8.0
    unit: "bar"
    consequence: "Yield strength exceedance (316L stainless steel: 170 MPa), Thermal expansion mismatch (α=16.0×10⁻⁶/°C), Euler buckling instability (thin-walled cylinder)"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Sterilization steam pressure overshoot (PID controller failure)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Dual-redundant pressure transmitters (4-20 mA) with 2oo3 voting logic"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Aseptic barrier rupture (sterile air overpressure loss)"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Double mechanical seal with sterile nitrogen purge at 0.15 bar positive pressure"
bom_nodes:
  tank-shell:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:TANK_SHELL"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  sterile-air-filter:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:STERILE_AIR_FILTER"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  level-sensor:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:LEVEL_SENSOR"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/aseptic-surge-tank.md"
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---

# Industrial Specification: Aseptic Surge Tank

## 1. Technical Definition
A sterile holding vessel that temporarily stores processed fruit/vegetable products under aseptic conditions to balance flow rates between processing stages.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0.1-6.0 bar (gauge pressure), 20-95°C, 0.5-3.0 m³ capacity**. Failure boundary: **Pressure: 8.0 bar (burst disc rating), Temperature: 121°C (sterilization limit), Vacuum: -0.9 bar (tank collapse)**, Mechanism: **Yield strength exceedance (316L stainless steel: 170 MPa), Thermal expansion mismatch (α=16.0×10⁻⁶/°C), Euler buckling instability (thin-walled cylinder)**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Heat Sterilization F0 Lethality Model**:

> **Primary Equation**: $F_0 = \int_{0}^{t} 10^{(T-121.1)/z} dt$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Validates microbial reduction integrity for aseptic packaging.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| T | Process Temp (°C) | **$T \in [20-95°C]$ °C** (Per `temperature_range`) |
| t | Exposure Time (min) | Engineering Constant |
| z | Z-value | **10 °C** (Standard for *C. botulinum*) |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Sterilization steam pressure overshoot (PID controller failure) | 8 | Pressure vessel deformation exceeding 0.2% permanent strain | Dual-redundant pressure transmitters (4-20 mA) with 2oo3 voting logic |
| Aseptic barrier rupture (sterile air overpressure loss) | 8 | Bacterial ingress &gt; 1 CFU/m³ (ISO 14644 Class 5 violation) | Double mechanical seal with sterile nitrogen purge at 0.15 bar positive pressure |

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

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Sterile Air Filter](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/food-manufacturing/product/sterile-air-filter.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Level Sensor](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/chemical-manufacturing/product/level-sensor.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Aseptic Filler**, **Sterile Air Filtration System**, **CIP/SIP System**  
**Downstream Applications**: Aseptic Fruit Puree, Sterilized Vegetable Pulp, Aseptic Juice Concentrate  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
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### Q: What is the primary function of an aseptic surge tank in food manufacturing?
**A**: An aseptic surge tank temporarily stores processed fruit or vegetable products under sterile conditions to balance flow rates between different processing stages, ensuring continuous production without contamination.

### Q: Why is Stainless Steel 316L used for aseptic surge tanks?
**A**: Stainless Steel 316L offers superior corrosion resistance, especially against acids and chlorides found in fruit/vegetable processing, and meets food-grade hygiene standards for easy cleaning and maintenance.

### Q: How does the sterile air filter maintain aseptic conditions in the surge tank?
**A**: The sterile air filter prevents microbial contamination by providing filtered, sterile air to maintain positive pressure inside the tank, ensuring no airborne pathogens enter during product storage.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance

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### 🛠️ Engineering Resource Access
🔗 **[Full Specification: Aseptic Surge Tank](https://cnfx.com/industry/food-manufacturing/product/aseptic-surge-tank)**

### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **3** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: ASEPTIC_SURGE_TANK | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: f5162afc
