the Alfa Laval unique mixed proof horizontal tank valve is specially designed for horizontal mounting on the side of a tank or as a space-saving alternative at the bottom of a cone form tank the design is the result of close cooperation without customers this mix proof horizontal tank outlet valve features many of the same components such as the actuator and seals and thereby the same spare parts as our proven unique mix proof valve this provides the benefits of easy serve ability and low total cost of ownership the double tangential design of the valve body ensures full drain ability even when the valve is mounted at the bottom of a flat bottom tank the unique mix proof horizontal tank valve also provides a state-of-the-art solution when placed at the side of a tank where there is no CIP pressure or flow from the tank side to clean the seat and plug the horizontal tank valve features two CIP nozzles which ensure thorough cleaning of the plugs seat contact surfaces shadow area of the tank port and leakage chamber this is a revolutionary process for cleaning the interior of horizontal tank valves and tank connections the unique mix proof horizontal tank valve which can be fitted with any level of sensing and control complies with the three a standard 85 0 2 and the pasteurized milk ordinance PMO it meets the FDA demands for seat lift compliance which enables handling of two different products at the same time or safe handling of one product while seat lift cleaning operations are being conducted in the other section of the valve all without any risk of cross-contamination the 4 inch and 6 inch models feature a 75 millimeter opening allowing passage of up to 45 millimeter particles or efficient handling of highly viscous fluids for more information contact your local alfa laval representative for specification or use the Alfa Laval configuration software program for details on sizes and options when side-mounted the unique mix proof horizontal tank valve can serve different purposes it can be used in tanks such as mixing tanks that require a separate Inlet and outlet when placed on the side of the tank it helps reduce air entrainment because liquid is returned below liquid level it can be used as a filling valve in places where it is advantageous to continuously fill an empty line separately such as for fermented products it can be used as a dosing valve opening and closing of the valve is a two-step movement the radial seal design of the lower plug provides long-lasting operation to ensure thorough cleaning the balanced upper plug undergoes a seat lift operation without posing the risk of CIP fluid entering the tank this contributes to more uptime continuous operation and overall flexibility of the plan the valve has two independent plug seals the space between them forms a leakage chamber which is open to the atmosphere the CIP flow pattern between the plugs creates a vacuum at the opposite seal a phenomenon which is known as the venturi effect seat lifting for CIP of one plug seal can therefore occur without affecting the other this provides risk-free operation of the CIP sequence while CIP fluid is in the process pipe a seat lift of the balanced upper plug enables fast and efficient cleaning of the seat and it's contact point using minimal CIP fluid mounting the unique mix proof horizontal tank valve on the side of the tank poses the challenge of cleaning the tank connection and all parts of the leakage chamber the unique mix proof horizontal tank valve is self-cleaning thanks to two CIP nozzles the first nozzle is a rotating CIP nozzle incorporated into the unit for optimum cleaning of the full ball leakage chamber this is a revolutionary process for cleaning the interior of horizontal tank valves and tank connections the second is designed specifically for plug cleaning this double acting nozzle projects cleaning fluids through the tank connection ensuring complete cleaning of the seat contact surfaces as well as the shadow area of the tank port