Patent ID: 8425688
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: B08B,C11D

Abstract:
1. A process for cleaning organic and inorganic stains, which result from yeast fermentation, in an installation used in the preparation of beer or other related fermented beverages, consisting of the steps of: a) pre-washing of the installation with an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide; b) washing of the installation in a single washing step by circulation in said installation of an effective quantity of an aqueous cleaning solution consisting of methane sulphonic acid and an additive selected from the group consisting of rheological additives, solvents, biocides, texture agents, co-solvents, thickening agents, foaming agents, anti-foaming agents and mixtures thereof; and c) rinsing of said installation by circulation of a rinsing solution.