Process vessels ROBLEPOL

# Industrial Liquid Preparation, Fermentation and Storage Line – 440,000 L Total Nominal Capacity

Overview

Complete industrial installation designed for the preparation, aerobic fermentation, mixing, transfer and storage of liquid products. The system is configured to handle the different stages of an industrial liquid-processing operation, including water and solid raw material introduction, mixing, agitation, aeration, antifoam dosing, recirculation, vapour extraction and subsequent product storage.

According to the available process diagram, the installation comprises two 60,000-litre preparation and fermentation tanks and two 160,000-litre storage tanks, providing a combined nominal capacity of 440,000 litres.

The tanks are installed vertically and interconnected through a network of process pipework, pumps, valves, instrumentation and auxiliary equipment. The fermentation section incorporates agitation and aeration systems intended to support mixing, oxygen transfer and process control.

The installation also includes product transfer and recirculation pumps, solid raw material feeding components, antifoam dosing equipment, vapour extraction, process instrumentation, electrical control equipment, platforms, access ladders and supporting structures.

The complete line is offered as one industrial installation in its current location in Vícar, Almería, Spain.

1. Main Tank Configuration

The installation comprises four main tanks divided into two functional groups.

# Preparation and Fermentation Tanks

- Quantity: 2 units
- Nominal capacity: 60,000 litres per tank
- Combined nominal capacity: 120,000 litres
- Configuration: Vertical tanks
- Intended use: Liquid preparation, mixing, aeration and aerobic fermentation

These tanks are configured for receiving water and raw materials, incorporating solid ingredients, mixing and homogenising the contents, introducing air through internal distribution systems, dosing antifoam and recirculating the product during processing.

The fermentation tanks are connected to the process pipework, pumps, instrumentation and auxiliary systems required for transfer and process control.

# Storage Tanks

- Quantity: 2 units
- Nominal capacity: 160,000 litres per tank
- Combined nominal capacity: 320,000 litres
- Configuration: Vertical storage tanks
- Intended use: Storage of prepared or processed liquid products

The storage tanks provide additional capacity for holding product after preparation or fermentation and transferring it to subsequent process stages.

The combined nominal capacity of the four main tanks is 440,000 litres.

2. Documented Roblepol 60,000-Litre Tank

The available technical documentation specifically identifies one of the 60,000-litre tanks as follows:

- Manufacturer: Fabricados en Poliéster Roblepol, S.L.
- Brand: Roblepol
- Model: C.V.B.P. 60.000 L
- Manufacturing number: 7561
- Year of manufacture: 2019
- Total capacity: 60,000 litres
- Configuration: Vertical cylindrical tank, closed at the top, with a flat base
- Installation: Above-ground
- Service: Atmospheric
- Design and operating pressure: Atmospheric
- Operating temperature: Ambient
- Intended product: Non-corrosive organic products
- Construction material: Glass-fibre-reinforced polyester (GRP/FRP)
- Specified resin: Polres 214
- External finish: White Gel-Coat, RAL 9003
- Manufacturing process: Continuous winding / filament winding
- Manufacturing standard indicated in documentation: UNE-EN 13121-3
- Approximate diameter: 4,000 mm
- Cylindrical body height: 4,260 mm
- Approximate overall height: 4,920 mm

The original quality certificate for this tank indicates that it successfully passed the factory impermeability and leak-tightness tests in 2019.

The above specifications apply to the documented Roblepol tank and should not automatically be attributed to the other three tanks without verification.

# Documented Tank Accessories

The technical documentation identifies the following accessories or provisions:

- Elliptical manhole
- DN 150 aeration connection
- Inlet and outlet flanges in different diameters
- Bottom outlet with sump
- Translucent level gauge
- Pipe supports
- Anchoring lugs
- Lifting lugs
- Identification plate
- Lower supports for pipework and diffusion systems

3. Agitation and Aeration Systems

The preparation and fermentation section incorporates agitation and aeration equipment associated with the liquid-processing operation.

The installation includes or is connected to:

- Agitation systems
- Internal air distribution and diffusion arrangements
- Compressed-air connections
- Associated pipework and valves
- Process monitoring and control components

These systems are intended to facilitate mixing, homogenisation and aeration during fermentation. Their actual performance depends on the installed configuration, the characteristics of the liquid and the operating conditions.

The individual agitator models, motor ratings, impeller specifications and aeration capacities should be verified against the relevant equipment nameplates and documentation.

4. Solid Raw Material Feeding and Mixing

The line is configured to allow the introduction of solid raw materials into the preparation and fermentation tanks.

The documented process arrangement includes solid ingredient feeding provisions, connections for water and raw materials, and equipment associated with incorporation and mixing.

The precise configuration, capacity and technical specifications of the solid feeding equipment should be confirmed during inspection.

5. Product Transfer and Recirculation

The installation incorporates pumps and interconnected process pipework for transferring and recirculating liquid products between the preparation, fermentation and storage stages.

Included components comprise:

- Transfer pumps
- Recirculation pumps
- Process pipework
- Manifolds and connecting lines
- Isolation and control valves
- Flanges and fittings
- Connections to the storage tanks
- Associated supports and instrumentation

The pump models, flow rates, motor power ratings and operating pressures have not been independently established for every unit.

6. Antifoam Dosing System

The installation includes a system for introducing antifoam during the fermentation process.

This arrangement is intended to help control foam formation during aeration and mixing, depending on the product and operating conditions.

The exact dosing equipment, tank capacity, pump specification and control method should be confirmed during site inspection.

7. Vapour Extraction and Process Ventilation

The line incorporates vapour extraction provisions associated with the preparation and fermentation stages.

These components form part of the overall process arrangement for handling vapours generated during operation.

The actual extraction capacity, fan specifications, duct dimensions and final discharge configuration should be verified against the installed equipment and technical documentation.

8. Process Instrumentation and Control

The installation includes instrumentation and control components associated with the tanks and interconnected process equipment.

The documented scope includes:

- Level measurement and monitoring
- Pressure instrumentation
- Process control components
- Valves and associated actuators, where installed
- Electrical control cabinets
- Electrical wiring and connections
- Instrumentation cables
- Auxiliary junction boxes
- Pipework and equipment supports

The operational status, completeness and functionality of the control systems have not been independently verified.

9. Cleaning and CIP Connections

The installation includes connections prepared for cleaning-in-place (CIP) operations.

These connections are intended to facilitate cleaning of the process equipment and associated pipework without requiring complete disassembly of the system.

The inclusion of a dedicated CIP unit, cleaning pumps, chemical dosing equipment and a fully operational CIP circuit should be confirmed during inspection. A CIP connection does not, by itself, establish that a complete cleaning system is included.

10. Construction Materials

The documented Roblepol 60,000-litre tank is constructed from glass-fibre-reinforced polyester (GRP/FRP), with a white RAL 9003 Gel-Coat exterior.

The construction materials of the other tanks, pumps, valves, pipework and process components should be verified individually.

Buyers should confirm material compatibility with the intended liquid products, particularly where chemical resistance, hygiene or product-contact requirements apply.

11. Platforms, Access and Supporting Structures

The complete installation includes platforms, stairs, access structures, supports and other steelwork associated with the tanks and process equipment.

These components provide access for inspection and maintenance and support the installed equipment and interconnected process systems.

The height and configuration of the tanks and pipework require appropriate planning for dismantling, lifting and extraction.

Actual dimensions, component weights, lifting points and transport requirements must be verified before removal.

12. Condition and Inspection

The installation is offered in its current condition and location. The operational status, capacity, leak-tightness, structural integrity, productivity and suitability for a particular fermentation process have not been independently verified.

The documented Roblepol tank with manufacturing number 7561 has a quality certificate dated 2019 recording satisfactory factory impermeability and leak-tightness tests. This historical test result does not establish the current condition of that tank or the condition of the other tanks.

A pre-purchase inspection is strongly recommended to verify:

- The exact scope of the lot
- The identity and capacity of all four tanks
- The internal and external condition of the tanks
- The condition of agitators, aeration systems and pumps
- The completeness of the pipework, valves and instrumentation
- Electrical controls and auxiliary equipment
- Disconnection points and removal requirements
- Access routes, lifting equipment and transport arrangements

13. Dismantling, Loading and Collection

The complete installation is sold in its current installed location in Vícar, Almería, Spain.

The purchaser is responsible for all costs, resources and risks associated with disconnection, dismantling, handling, lifting, extraction, loading and transport.

A site-specific dismantling plan must account for the dimensions of the tanks, the interconnected pipework and structures, the available access routes and the required lifting equipment.

The purchaser must also assess whether openings in the building, doors, roof or other enclosures will be required to extract the tanks. Any such work must be authorised by the property owner, and affected areas must be reinstated as agreed.

All process lines must be safely isolated, drained and disconnected before removal. Suitable lifting equipment and qualified personnel must be used for the dismantling and handling operations.

Loading, transport and packaging are not included in the sale.

14. Scope of Supply

The lot comprises the tanks, agitation and aeration systems, pumps, pipework, valves, instrumentation, structures, platforms and other components shown in the listing photographs that are installed or clearly assigned to the fermentation and storage line, unless expressly excluded in the sale conditions.

The intended scope includes:

- Two preparation and fermentation tanks, 60,000 litres each
- Two storage tanks, 160,000 litres each
- Agitation and aeration equipment
- Internal air diffusion components
- Product transfer and recirculation pumps
- Process pipework, manifolds, valves and fittings
- Solid raw material feeding components
- Antifoam dosing system
- Vapour extraction components
- CIP connections
- Level, pressure and process instrumentation
- Electrical cabinets, wiring and controls associated with the line
- Platforms, stairs, supports and structural components
- Other visible equipment and accessories functionally assigned to the installation

The exact scope should be confirmed through a site inspection and the applicable sale conditions.

15. Location

Vícar, Almería, Spain.

Important Information

All technical information is provided for reference purposes and is based on the available photographs, process diagram and technical documentation.

The stated 440,000-litre capacity is the combined nominal capacity represented for the four main tanks. It does not constitute a guarantee of usable production capacity, fermentation performance or storage suitability.

The 2019 manufacturing date and detailed technical specifications relate specifically to the documented Roblepol 60,000-litre tank, manufacturing number 7561. They should not be assumed to apply to the other components.

No guarantee of operational performance, current leak-tightness, structural integrity, regulatory compliance or suitability for a particular process is implied.

Buyers should independently verify the equipment condition, included components, dimensions, weights and technical suitability before purchase.

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