Storage of potable water for high volume production is a concern throughout the food and beverage industry. Care must be taken to avoid contamination, and shutting vessels down for maintenance is costly both as a maintenance item as well as for the cost of the loss of production. Even the inspection of process vessels requires taking the vessel out of service, then decontaminating the vessel again prior to putting it back on line. The use of materials that will not rust, do not require additional surface coatings, and that are FDA approved throughout the vessel wall for food and beverage service greatly reduces the potential for contaminants.

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Seams, Water, Materials, Laminates, Walls, Inspection, Contaminants, Food and beverage, Fiberglass, Steel, Rust, Steam, Resins
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2005
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