Carbonation

Question 1

Define beer carbonation

Answer 1

Process of dissolving carbon dioxide gas in a liquid to create effervescence

Question 2

What is tolerance value limit of co2 for Someone working 8 hours?

Answer 2

.5%

Question 3

How does pressure and temperature effect gas solubility in beer?

Answer 3

Lower temp = higher solubility
Higher pressure = solubility

Question 4

What are some techniques for carbonating beer?

Answer 4

In-line
In-tank (carb stone)
Cask condition
Krausening (bung a tank)

Question 5

What are 3 factors that effect carbonation efficiency?

Answer 5

Bubble size
Contact time
Pressure

Question 6

What are some ways to measure carbonation?

Answer 6

Zahm 1000
Cbox
Gehaltometer
Orbisphere

Question 7

What are some potential co2 problem areas?

Answer 7

High pressure in cylinders/tanks
Dirty co2
High air co2

Question 8

What are advantages to in-line injection?

Answer 8

Can be done at any transfer
Quick
Accurate and can be automated
Efficient can dissolve all co2

Question 9

What is saturation point?

Answer 9

Saturation point for each gas is dependent on the pressure, temperature, and nature of the fluid

Question 10

What is short term exposure?

Answer 10

3% for less than 15 min