8,300-Gallon Mueller 304 Stainless Fermentation Tank – Large-Capacity Jacketed Process Vessel

Manufacturer Information

Mueller

Mueller manufactures stainless steel tanks and process vessels used in beverage, brewing, dairy, food, and other liquid-processing industries. Jacketed fermentation vessels are designed to provide large-volume product containment with controlled cooling for fermentation, conditioning, and temperature-sensitive processing.

This Mueller 8,300-gallon fermentation tank, built in 2010, features 304 stainless steel construction, a pressure-rated vessel, three independent cooling-jacket zones, cone-bottom discharge, and four-leg mounting.

Description

Available for sale is a used Mueller 8,300-gallon 304 stainless steel fermentation tank, Serial Number 294433-1, built in 2010.

The vessel features a dome top and cone bottom and measures approximately 117" internal diameter x 143" straight side x 267" overall height. The internal vessel is rated for 14.9 PSI at 100°F.

Temperature control is provided by a three-zone cooling jacket system consisting of two sidewall cooling zones and one cone-bottom cooling zone. The cooling jackets are rated for 100 PSI at 100°F, allowing cooling media to be circulated around multiple sections of the vessel for controlled process-temperature management.

The cone bottom incorporates a 16" manway for vessel access and a 3" center-bottom outlet for product discharge. The vessel is supported on four legs.

With an overall height of approximately 267" (22'3") and diameter of approximately 117" (9'9"), this is a substantial process vessel requiring appropriate facility clearance, foundation, rigging, and transportation planning.

This Mueller vessel may be suitable for brewing, beverage fermentation, cider, wine, food processing, product conditioning, and other temperature-controlled liquid-processing applications.

Specifications

Typical Applications

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

Products This Tank Could Be Used For

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

Actual suitability depends on product chemistry, sanitary requirements, temperature and pressure requirements, surface finish, fittings, process configuration, 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 fermentation tank? The vessel has an approximate capacity of 8,300 gallons, providing substantial volume for commercial fermentation and liquid-processing applications.
• How is the product temperature controlled? The vessel has three cooling zones—two on the sidewall and one on the cone bottom—allowing cooling media to circulate around different sections of the tank.
• What are the pressure ratings? The internal vessel is rated for 14.9 PSI at 100°F, while the three-zone cooling jacket is rated for 100 PSI at 100°F.
• What type of bottom does the vessel have? It features a cone bottom with a 16" manway and 3" center-bottom product outlet.
• How large is the tank? The vessel measures approximately 117" ID x 143" straight side x 267" overall height, or approximately 9'9" diameter x 22'3" overall height.
• Can Aaron Equipment assist with shipping and logistics? Yes. Given 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 coordination.