Mueller 8,300-Gallon Stainless Steel Fermenter – 14.9 PSI with Triple-Zone Cooling Jacket

Manufacturer Information

Mueller

Mueller manufactures stainless steel tanks and process vessels used in beverage, brewing, dairy, food, and other liquid-processing industries. Large jacketed fermentation vessels are designed to provide temperature-controlled processing, fermentation, conditioning, and storage for compatible liquid products.

This Mueller 8,300-gallon fermenter, built in 2010, combines a 14.9 PSI internal vessel rating, triple-zone cooling jacket, cone-bottom configuration, and large-capacity design for industrial fermentation and beverage-processing applications.

Description

Available for sale is a used Mueller 8,300-gallon stainless steel fermentation tank, Serial Number 18101280301-02, built in 2010.

The vessel measures approximately 117" internal diameter x 143" straight side x 267" overall height and features a dome top with cone bottom.

The internal vessel is rated for 14.9 PSI at 100°F. Temperature control is provided by a triple-zone cooling jacket, allowing multiple areas of the vessel to be used for controlled cooling during fermentation, conditioning, or storage. The jacket is stated as rated for 100 PSI at 10°F.

A 16" manway in the bottom cone provides vessel access, while a 3" center-bottom outlet provides centralized product discharge. The tank is supported on four legs.

At approximately 267" (22'3") overall height and 117" (9'9") internal diameter, this Mueller fermenter is a substantial vessel requiring appropriate facility clearance, structural support, rigging, and transportation planning.

Specifications

Typical Applications

• Beer fermentation
• Commercial brewing
• Cider fermentation
• Wine processing
• Beverage fermentation
• Product conditioning
• Temperature-controlled storage
• Batch fermentation
• Fermented beverage production
• Food and beverage processing
• Large-volume liquid processing
• Temperature-controlled process holding

Products This Fermenter Could Be Used For

• Beer
• Craft beer
• Cider
• Hard cider
• Wine
• Fermented beverages
• Kombucha
• Beverage bases
• Fermentation broths
• Liquid food ingredients
• Compatible process liquids
• Other temperature-controlled fermented products

Actual suitability depends on product chemistry, required temperatures and pressures, sanitary requirements, surface finish, fittings, cooling requirements, and applicable codes. Vessel and jacket ratings, documentation, and current condition should be verified before pressure service.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the capacity of this Mueller fermenter? The vessel has an approximate capacity of 8,300 gallons, making it suitable for large-volume commercial fermentation and beverage-processing applications.
• What is the internal vessel pressure rating? The vessel is rated for 14.9 PSI at 100°F.
• Does this tank have multiple cooling zones? Yes. It is equipped with a triple-zone cooling jacket, allowing temperature-control capability across multiple areas of the vessel.
• What is the cooling jacket rating? The supplied specification lists the jacket at 100 PSI at 10°F. This rating should be confirmed against the vessel nameplate and documentation before operation.
• How large is the vessel? It measures approximately 117" internal diameter x 143" straight side x 267" overall height, or approximately 9'9" in diameter and 22'3" tall.
• Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics? Yes. Due to the vessel's size, specialized rigging and oversized transportation may be required. Aaron Equipment can assist with loading and rigging coordination, oversized freight planning, domestic and international transportation, customs documentation, and logistics planning.