CLIMATE · RIPENING · FERMENTATION
Safe, gentle ripening results from the precise interaction of temperature, humidity, air velocity and time. SORGO develops complete climate and ripening systems for uniform results from the first trolley to the last.
APPLICATION AREAS
PROCESS SEQUENCE
CLEAR PROCESS AREAS
SORGO designs every process stage according to product, loading, room size and desired drying curve. Rooms can form part of a complete ripening line or operate independently.
For controlled warming, fermentation, curing colour development and targeted initiation of drying. Air and climate capacity are adapted to the start of the process.
For uniform drying, ripening and stabilisation over long process times – from compact rooms to large multi-level installations.
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
In SORGO climate, ripening and post-ripening systems, the mixing unit is generally installed inside the treatment room. Depending on the room concept, it can also be positioned outside. Suction, pressure, fresh air and exhaust air ducts are routed to suit each system.
Installation according to room concept and accessibility – usually inside the treatment room.
Protected, neatly integrated airflow.
Air movement, humidity and temperature are matched to the product.
Air volume, cooling, heating and dehumidification are calculated separately for each stage.
COOLING & HEATING COILS · IN-HOUSE MANUFACTURING
SORGO manufactures its own heating and cooling coils as finned stainless steel tube coils. The fins increase effective surface area and enable high heating and cooling capacities in a confined space – with direct technical coordination and short, predictable delivery times.
Design, manufacturing and integration from one source – without unnecessary interfaces with external coil suppliers.
Tubes, fins, headers and distributors are manufactured in hygienic stainless steel and supplied with suitable control valves.
Project-specific designs for CO₂, Freon/HFC, glycol, ammonia and other agreed refrigerants.
Project-specific design and integration matched to the temperature range, capacity and available energy supply.
Climate control, ripening & post-ripening
SORGO TECHNOLOGY
CLIMATE ENGINEERING
The original SORGO climate concept combines air conditioning, return airflow and alternating distribution. This provides targeted control of temperature, humidity and air movement throughout the treatment room.
Removal of recirculating air from the treatment room.
Return of recirculating air to the mixing unit.
Supply of recirculating air, including fresh air, into the treatment room.
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Distribution of recirculating air to the pressure ducts for alternating airflow.
Conditioning of air temperature and humidity.
AIRFLOW IN DETAIL
The two original photographs show the key interfaces of SORGO airflow: uniform return airflow and targeted supply of conditioned air.
01Distributed suction openings collect recirculating air evenly and return it to the mixing unit.
02Specially shaped nozzles direct conditioned air evenly into the treatment room.
SORGO ENGINEERING
Continuous reversal of airflow supports uniform drying and ripening throughout the room.
Suitable outside air is intelligently incorporated into the process and can reduce energy and operating costs.
Precise humidity and temperature control protects surface, colour, aroma and yield.
From compact ripening rooms to large multi-level installations with industrial loading.
CONFIGURATION & DETAILS
TECHNICAL DESIGN
The following values represent proven SORGO standard configurations and selected project versions. They provide a sound planning basis; the final design always follows the product, process and local utility supply.
From compact ripening rooms to systems for approximately 250 t of product and room heights up to 6 m.
Reversing alternating airflow with shaped nozzles for uniform drying and ripening.
Enthalpy control proportionally uses suitable outside air and reduces unnecessary cooling and heating demand.
Heating and humidification are designed separately for each project. A steam coil for heating the process air does not imply a cooking function; humidification steam is a separate matter.
Water shower and mist, glycol circuit, Freon or ammonia. Compact stainless steel finned-tube coils increase the effective surface area and provide high cooling capacity in a confined space; capacity and evaporation temperature are calculated for the product load and desired cooling time.
Fresh and exhaust air, water, condensate, compressed air, electrical connected load and data connectivity are defined as a complete interface package. SORGO X1 and SORGO Inspect enable recipe management, trends and documentation.
All specifications are planning guidelines, not a guarantee of properties. Configuration and consumption depend on factors including product temperature, loading, climate system, local regulations and permitted refrigerants. Larger and double-row systems are available on request.
BROCHURE
A compact PDF covering the product overview, processes and equipment options.
CONTROL & PROCESS DOCUMENTATION
Intuitive operation on a 15.6-inch industrial touchscreen, storable programmes and precise process control. Also discover SORGO INSPECT for central documentation and optional remote operation via smartphone or tablet.
Process control is adapted to the ripening, temperature, humidity and air movement requirements of the specific equipment.
Discover control & process documentation
TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS
Capacity, product, trolley format, energy supply, room layout and level of automation determine the solution. SORGO plans every system for the actual operating workflow – including controls, climate system, documentation, installation and commissioning.