3000L Beer Fermentation Tank

Stainless Steel Conical Fermenters

3000L Beer Fermentation Tank

3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
3000L Beer Fermentation Tank
ZR-FV-3000

3000L Beer Fermentation Tank

SUS304 Stainless Steel 6.7 m² Glycol Jacketed Cooling Pressure Side Manhole Design

Product Description:

The ZR BREW 3000L beer fermentation tank is a large-format, commercial-grade conical unitank engineered for mid-scale craft breweries, regional microbreweries, and commercial beer production facilities operating at the 30HL production scale. Constructed from certified SUS304 stainless steel with 6.7 m² of dimple-plate glycol jacket cooling across both the cone and cylindrical sidewall, this fermenter delivers the thermal precision and structural integrity required for consistent multi-batch commercial fermentation. Featuring a pressure-rated side manhole door and a full hygienic interior construction, it is designed for B2B buyers — including commercial brewery operators, beverage production investors, and engineering contractors — who require a high-capacity, production-ready fermentation vessel with the flexibility to customise configuration, footprint, and process integration.

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Product Paramenters

Interior Jacket
Material SUS304 SUS304
Working pressure (Mpa) 0.2 (30psi) 0.2(30psi)
Design pressure (Mpa) 0.3 (45psi) 0.4 (60psi)
Effective volume 3000L
Total volume 3750L
Tank Size (mm) Ø1800*3600
Cooling meth Glycol water cooling
Insulation material Polyurethane
Insulation thickness(mm) 100
Inter tank thickness (mm) 3.0
Outer tank thickness(mm) 2.0
Cone angle 60°
Note:1Barrel (BBL) =117 Liter   1Hl=100 Liter  1Gallon=3.7854 Liter  145psi=1MPa

 

Sepcification selection Total volume(L) Cooling ares(m2) Diameter(mm) Height
ZR-FV-100 125 0.86 650 1500
ZR-FV-200 250 1.3 850 1600
ZR-FV-300 375 1.9 860 2000
ZR-FV-400 500 2.1 960 2000
ZR-FV-500 625 2.2 960 2200
ZR-FV-1000 1250 3.4 1260 2600
ZR-FV-1500 1875 4.5 1460 2850
ZR-FV-2000 2500 5.4 1600 3100
ZR-FV-2500 3125 6 1800 3400
ZR-FV-3000 3750 6.7 1800 3600
ZR-FV-4000 5000 7.6 1900 4000
ZR-FV-5000 6250 8.5 2200 3800

 

Advantage of Configuration

6.7 m² Glycol Dimple Plate Jacket — Full-Column Thermal Precision at 30HL Scale
With 6.7 m² of glycol jacket area applied across both the conical base and the cylindrical sidewall, this fermenter delivers uniform temperature control throughout the entire 3000L liquid column. At commercial scale, this level of thermal coverage is essential for maintaining consistent fermentation profiles and producing stable ale and lager batches across high-frequency production cycles.

100 mm Polyurethane Insulation — Reduced Glycol Load and Stable Temperature Hold
The ZR-FV-3000 features an upgraded 100 mm polyurethane insulation layer, compared to the 80 mm standard used on smaller models in the range. This thicker insulation layer reduces heat transfer losses, lowers the workload on the glycol cooling system, and maintains fermentation temperature stability over extended conditioning periods — a significant operational advantage for commercial breweries running multiple tanks simultaneously.

60° Conical Bottom — Efficient Yeast Harvest for High-Volume Operations
The 60° cone angle drives complete gravitational yeast sedimentation and clean trub separation in tanks of this volume. At the 3000L commercial scale, reliable yeast harvesting directly reduces raw material costs, improves batch-to-batch yeast reuse consistency, and supports tighter production scheduling across a multi-tank brewery floor.

Pressure-Rated Side Manhole — Accessible at Scale
The side manhole design allows brewery operators to access the tank interior at a practical working height without requiring elevated platforms or overhead clearance, particularly useful when multiple 3000L units are arranged in rows on a commercial brewery floor. This access point supports dry hopping, inspection, and maintenance operations with minimal process disruption.

360° CIP Rotating Spray Ball — Full Hygiene Coverage, No Disassembly
The TC-connected CIP arm with a 360° rotating spray ball delivers cleaning solution across the full internal surface area of the 3000L vessel, including the dome, side manhole zone, sidewall, and cone. This is critical for multi-tank commercial operations where consistent sanitation standards must be maintained across high-frequency batch cycles without unplanned cleaning downtime.

Factory Multi-Stage Pressure Testing — Documented Quality Assurance
Every ZR BREW fermenter undergoes a complete factory quality verification sequence: jacket leak testing at 30 psi for 1 hour; 3.6 bar / 37.5 psi water and gas test for 40 hours; interior polish verification to Ra ≤ 0.6 μm; and full system commissioning. All records are documented and delivered with the tank. Complete valves, fittings, and hardware are included in the delivery scope.

3000L Beer Fermentation Tank

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What scale of commercial brewery is the 3000L beer fermentation tank designed for?

    The ZR BREW 3000L beer fermentation tank (30 HL / approximately 25.6 BBL effective volume) is designed for mid-scale commercial craft breweries, regional microbreweries, and commercial beer production operations running frequent multi-batch production cycles. At this capacity, it is well-suited to facilities producing for regional retail distribution, contract brewing programs, or on-site taproom service at high volume. It can also serve as an expansion vessel within a larger multi-tank configuration when total weekly output is scaled progressively.

  • Why is the insulation on this model thicker than on smaller fermenters in the same range?

    The ZR-FV-3000 uses a 100 mm polyurethane insulation layer, compared to 80 mm on smaller models in the ZR-FV series. At the 3000L volume, the larger tank surface area creates greater potential heat transfer between the fermenting liquid and the ambient environment. The upgraded insulation layer compensates for this by reducing thermal loss, lowering the cooling demand on the glycol chiller, and improving temperature stability during long conditioning phases — all of which are important for consistent commercial production at scale.

  • Can the configuration of this 3000L fermenter be customized for my brewery layout?

    Yes. ZR BREW manufactures all fermenters to order, including the 3000L model. Buyers can request adjustments to leg height, discharge port position, fitting locations, manhole orientation, interior polish level (2B, Pickled and Passivated, or Mirror finish), jacket coverage area, and accessory configuration. 2D and 3D facility layout drawings are available to verify that final tank dimensions, leg clearance, and piping connections are compatible with your floor plan and drainage arrangement before production begins.

  • What glycol cooling infrastructure does the 3000L fermenter require?

    This fermenter operates with a glycol water cooling circuit connected to its 6.7 m² dimple plate jacket. A dedicated glycol chiller must be sized to supply sufficient chilled glycol at the correct flow rate and temperature setpoint to maintain the target fermentation temperature across the full tank volume. For commercial breweries running multiple 3000L units simultaneously, ZR BREW can specify and supply a centralised glycol distribution system sized to your total installed fermentation capacity. Contact our team for a chiller capacity recommendation.

  • Is this fermenter compatible with automated CIP systems in a commercial multi-tank brewery?

    Yes. The 3000L fermenter is designed for full CIP compatibility without any internal disassembly. The TC-connected CIP arm with 360° rotating spray ball coverage ensures that cleaning solution reaches the entire internal surface area — dome, side manhole zone, full sidewall height, and 60° conical base — in a single automated cycle. The Ra ≤ 0.6 μm polished interior with no dead corners ensures consistent cleaning performance across repeated high-frequency batch cycles. ZR BREW supplies complete CIP systems as compatible additions for commercial multi-tank brewery installations.

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