PROCESSING AND STORAGE TANKS
®
PROCESSING SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
Paul Mueller Company
Mueller® is Your One-Stop Supplier!
Paul Mueller Company is your full service provider. Since our inception in 1940, we have evolved from a small-scale fabricator
into a global process solution provider with nearly one million square feet of manufacturing space under roof. Our products
are used in over 100 countries in a wide variety of applications. We offer a full range of tanks/vessels from shop fabricated
alloy vessels up through 20 feet in diameter to field fabricated
Our philosophy is simple: We are committed to meeting and
exceeding our customers’ expectations of value by providing
high quality equipment, excellent service, and complete
process solutions.
vessels up through 2,000,000 gallons, but we do more than
tanks — we provide process solutions. We offer integrated
systems, modular fabrication, field construction, plant
maintenance and repair, and complete turnkey project
execution. Mueller delivers outstanding equipment and unique solutions to the process industries with our technical expertise,
innovative engineering, and manufacturing resources.
We know that building a quality product starts from the ground up. Our sole purpose is to improve profit performance for
our customers through our products and service offerings. Mueller has been built by focusing our extensive resources, process
experience, and craftsmanship on solving the processing needs of our customers.
State-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. Our centrally located Springfield, Missouri, facility is equipped with metal cutting,
forming, and welding equipment that provides us with the most state-of-the-art fabrication and machining capabilities available
today. We procure steel direct from the mill and fabricate all of our own structural components.
Mueller products are made by our skilled craftsmen, whose average experience exceeds 15 years. On any given day, their talent
and pride of workmanship can be observed in our production bays. Our process is well defined, and Mueller team members
fully understand the importance their individual roles play in producing a quality product. Our central United States production
facility lowers your transportation costs and speeds product delivery to your location.
Mueller factory technicians and field service available. Our trained personnel offer rapid response to your service needs.
Mueller Field Operations, Inc. Our
field construction capabilities allow
us to build on-site, offering our
customers more versatility and
flexibility.
Mueller Transportation, Inc. allows
us to provide you with competitive
delivery rates on standard products.
We offer dedicated handling for
large or critical delivery items and
are able to work with you directly
to resolve any transportation issues.
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Mueller – Your Custom Tank Shop
Custom is the standard at Mueller®. In addition to our many standard tanks,
we manufacture a vast array of custom tanks made to your specifications. Your
tank, your way — that’s the way we do business. We are a custom fabrication
facility and are ASME, CSA, and UL certified.
Products often dictate tank design and configuration. Product viscosity, type of
agitation, heat transfer requirements, material finishes, and types of fittings
usually decide the final arrangement of the tank.
Mueller custom fabricated tanks offer materials of construction from 300 series
stainless steel to special types of alloys. Material finishes from mill or HRAP to
electropolish. Material thickness from gauge material to 1 inch thick, and sizes
from 20 inches to 20 feet in diameter can be accommodated and transported to
your facility by Mueller Transportation, Inc.
If your project is too large to ship in one piece or is designed to fit in tight
quarters, Mueller Field Operations, Inc., offers on-site fabrication and installation
to accommodate your specialty needs.
From projects requiring a single portable vessel to multiple quantity large vessel
orders, let Mueller contribute to the success of your next project!
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Mueller Silo Storage Tanks
Model “SV” Silos
Mueller Model “SV” silos provide the ultimate in product protection during storage. The
vertical design of the silo allows maximum product storage in a minimum of space.
Mueller is the only silo manufacturer to go to the time and expense to offer a studwelded, circumferentially banded bottom construction which guarantees against fatigue,
and are willing to back it up with an extended warranty.
Mueller is also proud to offer the first patented, fully CIP-able horizontal
agitator that meets the requirements of 3A Sanitary Standard 22 and the USDA
Dairy Grading Branch Survey Program. We offer shop fabricated silos through
70,000 gallons or field-erected, USDA-accepted, 3A-approved silos through hundreds of
thousands of gallons.
Standard Features
• Available in 5,000- through 70,000-gallon capacities. Popular sizes available for immediate delivery.
• Flat-pitched bottom, cross-braced, stud welded, and circumferentially banded for extra strength under capacity loads and
to prevent inner bottom movement.
• Inner liner is type 304 stainless steel with large radius corners and a No. 4 finish for sanitation/cleaning ease.
• CIP system with vented door, separate vent line with screens, and a removable manifold assembly.
• Horizontally mounted, USDA-accepted, mechanical agitator system built to 3A Sanitary Standard 22.
• Three-inch rigid insulation on sides; 3" fiberglass on top; and 3" foam insulated outer bottom.
• Standard exterior is stainless steel 2B finish or carbon steel, prime painted.
• Liquid level-gauge connection for constant monitoring of fluid volume.
• Insulated manway door with product sampling valve.
• Dial thermometer and recording thermometer wells.
• Designed for pad mounting on a flat concrete base.
• Stainless steel alcove, 60" x 60" x 20".
Options
• 316L stainless steel inner for added durability.
• Seismic designed per UBC ’97. Other seismic
codes available upon request.
• Mueller Temp-Plate® heat transfer surface provides
precise, consistent temperature control. ASME code
stamp is included on “SVW” models.
• Heat tape and insulation on CIP and vent
lines for added safety against freeze-up.
• Stainless steel base ring.
• Refrigeration controls can be included.
• Ladders, catwalks, and/or circumferential guard rails
to provide additional personnel safety.
• Vertical agitation systems for silos up to 40,000 gallons
when required for special product applications.
• Mounted on legs with or without adjustable feet.
• Calculations by registered professional engineers.
• CIP line vacuum breaker loop for added vacuum
protection.
• Internal CIP and venting system.
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Mueller Silo Storage Tanks
Model “SV” Silos
Horizontal Agitation
Mueller’s patented, USDA-accepted, horizontal agitator is cleaned in
place and complies with 3A Sanitary Standard 22 when installed in our
silo-type storage tanks for milk and milk products. The agitator and seal
assembly do not require removal from the tank for cleaning as is
required for other horizontal agitators currently available. The newly
designed agitator is satisfactory for use in plants that are accepted for
the USDA Dairy Grading Branch Survey Program.
This design is also capable of fully separating all sealed surfaces for
periodic inspection without the need to remove the agitator shaft. For
cleaning, simply open the manway door, install the CIP door and
attachment assembly, turn on the agitator, and start your CIP cycle.
There’s no need to loosen or remove the shaft, thus eliminating the
confined space entry procedure.
Horizontal agitation system with CIP attachment installed.
Retrofit Option
Retrofit for the patented, USDA-accepted, fully CIP-able horizontal
agitator is also available for field installation.
Mueller’s patented seal assembly.
Silo Specifications
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Dimensions (in)
Agitator
Capacity
(U.S. Gallons/Liters)
A
B
C
HP
RPM
Empty
Weight (lbs)
5,000 / 18,925
98
1041/2
1997/8
1
107
7,600
6,000 / 22,710
98
1041/2
2305/8
1
107
8,200
7,000 / 26,495
120
1261/2
1921/4
1
107
9,000
8,000 / 30,280
120
1261/2
2121/4
1
107
9,600
10,000 / 37,850
120
126 /
1 8
254 /
2
108
10,700
15,000 / 56,775
120
1261/2
3565/8
2
108
13,300
20,000 / 75,700
120
126 /
1 4
459 /
3
161
17,500
25,000 / 94,625
140
1461/2
4241/2
3
161
18,900
30,000 / 113,550
140
1461/2
5023/4
3
161
22,000
40,000 / 151,400
140
1461/2
6531/4
3
161
27,900
50,000 / 189,250
140
1461/2
8031/4
3
161
32,800
60,000 / 227,100
147
1531/4
8715/16
3
161
44,926
70,000 / 264,950
159
166
942
5
159
48,000
1 2
1 2
16"
C
A
B
Silo Construction and Design
Standard heat trace and
insulation on external lines.
3" fiberglass insulation on top head for expansion.
2" CIP and vent line.
Four lifting lugs welded to top head and shell
for added safety.
Large knuckle radius for enhanced cleanability.
3" solid insulation throughout without spacers
that can attract heat and cause sweating on
outer jacket.
3" vent line.
All-welded CIP spray dish with
3⁄ 8" space to flush debris.
Painted or stainless exterior surfaces.
Stainless steel #4 (3A) finish interior surface.
(304 standard / 316L optional.)
CIP supply manifold and CIP return
keeps door open during CIP.
Heavy-duty, 12" wide, ½" handhold.
60" x 60" x 20" deep, factory-installed
stainless steel alcove with #4 (3A)
internal finish eliminates field welding.
Stainless steel studs are used to secure the
inner and outer bottoms together on Mueller
silo storage tanks. In addition, we use a
heavy-duty stainless steel band welded
circumferentially above the knuckle radius
to the outer bottom. In effect, we have
restrained the bottom across and around
to eliminate any movement and fatigue
near the alcove connections.
16" x 21" CIP door and insulated
manway with choice of sample ports.
Not shown is Mueller's patented,
USDA-accepted, fully CIP-able
horizontal agitator.
5" dial thermometer (25°F–125°F/
0°C–50°C) with 26P422 projectile well
for increased accuracy. Also includes
a separate 26P397 recorder well and
optional level sleeve.
¾"-per-foot slope for drainage.
Foam urethane insulation for moisture
barrier and undercoating.
Heavy plate outer bottom with
"spider web" gusseting.
3" elbow-style outlet and 3" inlet
provide complete and thorough
emptying and superior cleaning.
We are the only manufacturer
to go to this degree of detail to
offer you trouble-free operation!
Prime-painted base ring for securing to pad.
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Mueller Processors
Models “PCP” and “PCPC”
Mueller processors are designed for maximum operating efficiency in heating and cooling
a variety of dairy, beverage, food, and chemical processing applications. Model “PCP”
has a flat-pitched bottom with an accessible side outlet. Designed for more viscous
liquids, Model “PCPC” features a cone bottom with center outlet.
Model “PCP”
Bottom-Sweep Agitator (Standard on Model “PCP”): This agitator
sweeps the bottom of the processor for rapid, heavy-duty mixing,
and moves the product over the heat transfer surface for fast,
efficient heating or cooling.
Optional Side-Sweep Agitator: This unit is designed for use with
viscous products up to 1,500 centipoise. The blades do not contact
the sidewall. The HP and RPM are product and application specific.
Model “PCPC”
Sidewall and Bottom-Scraping Agitator (Standard on Model “PCPC”): This agitator is designed for
viscous products up to 1,500 centipoise. In addition to the scraping of the sidewall and bottom, this
agitator gives gentle agitation and rapidly moves the product across the heat transfer surface for more
efficient heating or cooling.
Standard Features
• Stainless steel outer jacket and interior sidewall with
No. 4 (3A) finish for sanitation and ease of cleaning.
• Full sidewall and bottom Temp-Plate assures
optimum performance.
Options
• Two inches of low-chloride sidewall and bottomhead insulation for minimum heat transfer loss.
• D10FL leak detector outlet valve, air space heater, and
thermometer connection add pasteurization capabilities
to all standard processor units.
• Agitator assembly with bottom guide and 2-speed,
460-volt, 60-hertz, 3-phase gear motor and fixed
baffle. (International: 80-volt, 50-hertz, 3-phase).
• Steam controls and water controls for heating and
cooling systems, and manifold assembly with zonecontrol valves.
• Adjustable stainless steel legs with ball feet.
• No-foam inlet assembly.
• Custom-designed agitation and baffle systems to meet
specific mixing or processing requirements. Various
models range from the agitation required for heavybodied, viscous products to the gentle stirring action
needed in handling delicate products.
• D10F outlet valve flange connection only.
• Indicating and recording thermometer.
• Projectile wells for indicating and recording
thermometer probes.
• Sight- and light-glass assemblies and inoculation
ports are available for all models and sizes.
• Three-inch air vent.
• Stainless steel ladder.
• Construction from different alloys to meet
product compatibility.
• CIP spray balls.
• Hinged covers.
• Stainless steel pipe connections for external zonecontrol valves allow processing of partial batches.
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Model “PCP” Specifications
Agitation Specifications
Standard Dimensions (in)
Rated
Capacity
(U.S. Gallons/Liters)
O.D.
B
Outlet
to Floor
C
Approx.
O.A.
D
I.D.
A
50
7 8
200 / 757
54 /
300 / 1,136
50
400 / 1,514
500 / 1,893
Heat Transfer
Outlet
Size
18
1 8
69 /
2"
547/8
18
805/8
2"
60
7 8
64 /
70
747/8
600 / 2,271
70
800 / 3,028
78
1,000 / 3,785
18
1 2
78 /
2"
18
803/4
2"
74 /
827/8
78
1,500 / 5,678
18
1 4
86 /
2"
161/2
863/4
2"
82 /
18
96 /
2"
96
1007/8
16
1005/8
3"
2,000 / 7,570
96
7 8
100 /
2,500 / 9,463
96
3,000 / 11,355
96
7 8
7 8
1 2
16
1 8
115 /
3"
1007/8
16
1311/8
3"
100 /
16
147 /
7 8
3"
1 8
TempPlate
Zone 1
Entire
Bottom &
Sidewall
to Rated
Capacity
Entire
Bottom &
Sidewall
to 1/2
Rated
Capacity
TempPlate
Zone 2
None
Rated
Capacity
(U.S. Gallons/Liters)
Agitator
Motor
Size &
Speed
High
Low
200 / 757
HP
.4
.22
RPM
34
17
HP
.4
.22
RPM
34
17
HP
.5
.25
RPM
35
17.5
HP
1
.5
RPM
35
17.5
HP
1.2
.6
RPM
35
17.5
HP
2.4
1.2
RPM
33
16.5
HP
2.4
1.2
RPM
37
18.5
HP
3
1.6
RPM
30
15
HP
3
1.6
RPM
30
15
HP
3
1.6
RPM
30
15
HP
3
1.6
RPM
30
15
300 / 1,136
400 / 1,514
Sidewall
From 1/2
500 / 1,893
to Rated
Capacity
600 / 2,271
800 / 3,028
1,000 / 3,785
Model “PCPC” Specifications
Standard Dimensions (in)
Heat Transfer
Rated
Capacity
(U.S. Gallons/Liters)
I.D.
A
O.D.
B
Outlet
to Floor
C
Approx.
O.A.
D
Outlet
Size
200 / 757
50
547/8
20
7715/16
2"
300 / 1,136
50
547/8
20
805/8
2"
400 / 1,514
60
64 /
20
88 /
2"
500 / 1,893
70
747/8
20
913/8
3"
600 / 2,271
70
7 8
74 /
20
96 /
3"
800 / 3,028
78
827/8
20
10021/32
3"
1,000 / 3,785
78
82 /
20
111 /
3"
1,500 / 5,678
96
1007/8
20
1163/4
3"
2,000 / 7,570
96
1007/8
20
1317/8
3"
200 / 757
.5 - .3
22 - 11
.5 - .3
22 - 11
7 8
7 8
5 16
11 16
21 32
TempPlate
Zone 1
TempPlate
Zone 2
1,500 / 5,678
Bottom Sweep
2,000 / 7,570
2,500 / 9,463
3,000 / 11,355
Bottom
Cone
Sidewall
to Rated
Capacity
Model
(U.S. Gallons/Liters)
Side & Bottom
Scrape Agitator
HP
RPM
2,500 / 9,463
96
1007/8
20
1477/8
3"
300 / 1,136
3,000 / 11,355
96
100 /
20
163 /
3"
400 / 1,514
.75 - .375
22 - 11
500 / 1,893
1.5 - .75
22 - 11
600 / 2,271
1.5 - .75
22 - 11
800 / 3,028
2.4 - 1.2
23 - 11.5
1,000 / 3,785
2.4 - 1.2
23 - 11.5
1,500 / 5,678
4.5 - 2.5
20 - 10
2,000 / 7,570
4.5 - 2.5
20 - 10
2,500 / 9,463
7.5
20 - 10
3,000 / 11,355
3.5
20 - 10
7 8
7 8
A
A
D
D
B
C
C
Model “PCP”
B
Model “PCPC”
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Mueller Horizontal Storage Tanks
Models “SH”
Mueller Model “SH” tanks are a series of cylindrical, horizontal storage containers. These
tanks are especially suited for bulkhead installation, as all product connections are located
on the front head. Tanks are built to 3A Sanitary Standards 01 and can be equipped to
meet your specific needs for liquid product storage.
Standard Features
• Durable Type 304 stainless steel inner liner polished to a No. 4 (3A) sanitary finish.
• Prime-painted carbon steel outer jacket.
• Removable, 2" stainless steel inlet with special “no-foam” design.
• Removable, 3" perforated air vent protects tank structure from vacuum.
Options
• Mueller Temp-Plate for
precise temperature
control (Model “SHW”).
• Stainless steel front head
with 10" cylinder band
(recommended for bulkheading) or stainless steel
jacket and legs.
• Painted exterior finish for
protection and enhanced
appearance.
• Liquid level gauge
connection for continuous
monitoring.
• Recording thermometer
well for temperature
tracking.
• Refrigeration controls for
chilled water, R-22, or
ammonia refrigerant
systems.
• A 16" x 20" insulated, stainless steel manway door with sampling valve.
• Ladder with a platform for access to inlet and vent.
• Adjustable carbon steel legs with concealed threads.
• Horizontal, mechanical agitation system.
• Three-inch, clamp-type outlet ferrule.
• Two-inch rigid insulation.
• Lifting lugs.
Model “SH” Specifications
Dimensions (in)
Vertical
Agitator
(in)
Add for
Motor
HP
Propeller
Dia.
(in)
No.
of
Legs
114
183/8
1
231/2
6
1431/8
114
183/8
1
231/2
6
102 /
1 4
169 /
114
3 8
18 /
1
1 2
23 /
8
1021/4
2115/8
114
183/8
1
231/2
8
120
124 /
3 4
165 /
136
1 8
20 /
1
1 2
23 /
8
120
1241/4
1871/4
136
201/8
1
231/2
8
10,000 / 37,850
120
124 /
1 2
230 /
136
1 8
20 /
2
27
10
12,000 / 45,420
120
1241/4
2731/4
136
201/8
2
27
10
15,000 / 56,775
120
124 /
338 /
136
20 /
2
27
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Capacity
(U.S. Gallons/Liters)
Inside Dia.
A
Width
B
Length Height
C
D
3,000 / 11,355
98
1021/4
1123/8
4,000 / 15,140
98
1021/4
5,000 / 18,925
98
6,000 / 22,710
98
7,000 / 26,495
8,000 / 30,280
1 4
1 4
1 4
1 4
• CIP door and spray
devices for automated
cleaning.
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3 4
C
• Vertical agitation.
• Combination sight and
light glass with handy
light fixture.
Inquire about agitation systems
available for Model “SH” tanks.
• Dial thermometer with well.
D
1 8
B
A
Model “OE”
Standard Features
• Tank-mounted wash system with piping and spray dishes.
• 5,000- to 8,000-gallon sizes have 11/2" external wash line.
• Positive manway wash.
• Stainless steel inner liner and exterior.
• Sweat copper connections on all coolers.
• Foam-in-place urethane insulation.
• Complete agitator assembly.
• Eighteen-inch diameter manway opening with hinged cover, gasket, and clamp.
• Remote, wall-mounted control cabinet with controls.
• Spray dishes and external wash piping standard on 5,000- to 8,000-gallon coolers.
• Stainless steel external ladder on 800-gallon and larger coolers.
• Portable aluminum ladder on 2,700-gallon and larger coolers for internal access.
• Stainless steel calibration stick for 500- to 1,600-gallon coolers.
• Milk inlet/air vent combination is located in a 3" opening in the manhole cover.
A rubber adapter is furnished to receive a 11/2" stainless steel milk pipeline.
Options
• Control and pump
assembly.
• Refrigeration packages
available.
• Pre-assembled refrigerant
tubing.
• Two-inch stainless steel, disc-type, clamp-on external outlet valve. Three-inch
outlet valve standard on 4,000- to 8,000-gallon coolers.
• Dial-type milk thermometer mounted in outlet valve head of cooler.
• External liquid level gauge on 2,000- to 8,000-gallon coolers.
Model “OE” Specifications
Dimensions (in)
Capacity
(U.S. Gallons/Liters)
Length
A
Width
B
Height*
C
Average Calibration
Capacity
U.S. gallons
No.
of
Legs
500 / 1,893
78
60
52
550
4
600 / 2,271
90
60
52
628
4
800 / 3,028
80
71
61
805
4
1,000 / 3,785
102
71
61
1,049
6
1,350 / 5,110
102
80
70
1,356
6
1,600 / 6,056
120
80
70
1,600
6
2,000 / 7,570
155
80
72
2,085
8
2,700 / 10,220
155
90
82
2,780
8
3,000 / 11,355
176
90
82
3,175
10
4,000 / 15,140
196
97
86
4,075
12
5,000 / 18,925
196
108
94
5,180
12
6,000 / 22,710
196
119
100
6,105
16
7,000 / 26,495
228
119
101
7,100
18
A
C
B
8,000 / 30,280
228
126
108
8,370
18
*Product inlet height. These dimensions are not to be used for construction purposes.
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Mueller Cook ‘N Cool
Cook ‘N Cool
Mueller Temp-Plate heat transfer surface maximizes heat transfer efficiency, heating, or
cooling in the Mueller Cook ’N Cool unit. It can be used for cooking with steam and
cooling with water in the same unit or cooling only with glycol, ammonia, or Freon®.
Double-action agitation scrapes the heat transfer surface to prevent burn-on and a highspeed, counter-rotating turbine provides shear action for blending.
Cook ’N Cool
Heating and Cooling Curves
180
Heat
Standard Features
• Double-action agitation assembly includes both
scraping and turbine-type agitators.
• Temp-Plate heat transfer surface on bottom head for
heating or cooling.
• Large diameter provides maximum efficiency of heat
transfer surface.
Product Temperature (°F)
160
140
120
100
80
40
• Rated capacity plus 10" freeboard.
Cool
60
0
15
30
45
60
75
90
Time (Minutes)
• Type 304 stainless steel inner liner and outer jacket.
Based on 500-gallon capacity, heating with 60 psig steam and cooling with 60
gpm and 35°F water. If viscosity of the product is greater than 100 cP, multiply
the cooling time for water by (viscosity, cP).
• Three-inch clamp-type outlet ferrule.
• Stacked mixer drive, dual agitation, single speed,
230/460 volt, 60 hertz, 3-phase gear motor(s).
• Two-inch Inswool (low chloride) insulation.
• One thermometer well.
C
A
• Adjustable stainless steel legs.
B
120°
• Easy to clean with large radius corners.
D
• Sanitary construction includes No. 4 finish on interior and
exterior with internal and external welds ground and polished.
Darker shaded area refers to the double-action agitator assembly.
Cook ’N Cool Specifications
Volume*
(U.S. Gallons/Liters)
I.D.
(in)
Dim. A
OD (in)
Dim. B
(in)
Dim. C
(in)
Dim. D
(in)
250 / 946
72
76.5
90
18
500 / 1,893
108
112.5
96
750 / 2,839
108
112.5
1,000 / 3,785
108
1,500 / 5,678
2,000 / 7,570
Bottom Scrape
RPM
HP
RPM
Impeller
Diameter
No. of
Legs
Bottom
Cone**
37.5
5
21.0
1.5
86
26"
4
25 ft2
11
48.0
10
15.6
2.0
86
27"
4
52 ft2
105
18
48.0
10
15.6
3.0
58
38"
4
52 ft2
112.5
111
24
48.0
10
15.6
3.0
58
38"
4
52 ft2
144
148.5
121
18
58.25
15
12.0
5.0
43
48"
6
110 ft2
144
148.5
128
25
58.25
15
12.0
5.0
43
48"
6
110 ft2
*10" of straight wall above rated capacity to prevent spillage during agitation. **Heat transfer area.
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Turbine
HP
Mueller Whey Crystallizers
Whey Crystallizers
Since the beginning of cheesemaking, the remaining by-product (whey) has been of little
value to cheesemakers. With Mueller whey crystallizer tanks, whey can be transformed
into useful products and profits. Whey crystallizers are designed to offer the maximum
efficiency in cooling and continuous agitation — the two requirements for effective
crystallization. Mueller Temp-Plate heat transfer surface cools whey to 40°F while solids
are maintained in suspension and continuously agitated, forming crystals useful in many
industries. Two inches of insulation on sidewalls and bottom of crystallizers also aid in
the cooling process. Each Mueller crystallizer tank is equipped with a self-centering
manway door, projectile well with 5" dial thermometer, recording thermometer well,
outlet connection, and CIP and vent arrangement.
Standard Features
Options
• Capacities range from 3,000 to 20,000 gallons.
• Type 304 stainless steel inner liner, polished to No. 4 finish.
• In-plant model: No. 4 polished, Type 304 stainless steel outer jacket and cone bottom.
• Outside models have carbon steel outer jacket painted with rust-inhibitive primer and
a stainless steel alcove that opens into the processing area.
• Outside models available with either a cone or flat-pitched bottom.
• Heavy-duty, vertical, side- and bottom-sweep agitator provides uniform suspension
of solids and thorough product movement across the cooling surface area.
• Stainless steel exterior and
legs available with outside
models.
• Two-speed or variablespeed agitator motor.
• Extended alcove and
additional insulation.
• Mueller Temp-Plate provides optimum cooling efficiency for proper crystallization.
• Ladder, safety cage, and
guard rail.
• A 16" x 20" self-centering insulated manway door with sampling valve.
• Recording thermometer.
• Dial-type thermometer and a recording thermometer well.
• Liquid-level indicators.
• A CIP spray device and separate overflow vent lines provide thorough cleaning and
vacuum protection. A vent door and fail- safe assembly are also provided.
• Refrigeration controls.
• A 21/2" outlet ferrule.
Inquire about agitation systems
available for whey crystallizers.
Whey Crystallizer Specifications
Capacity
(U.S. Gallons/Liters)
ID
(in)
OD
(in)
A*
(in)
B**
(in)
Pitch**
(in)
C*
(in)
D**
(in)
3,000 / 11,355
96
1001/2
977/8
993/8
4,000 / 15,140
96
100 /
5,000 / 18,925
96
6,000 / 22,710
6
1571/2
1417/8
129 /
3 8
131 /
6
3 8
189 /
1737/8
1001/2
1613/4
1631/4
6
2213/8
2053/4
96
1001/2
1935/8
1951/8
6
2531/4
2375/8
7,000 / 26,495
120
1241/2
1437/8
1441/4
71/2
2095/8
1911/4
8,000 / 30,280
120
124 /
164 /
164 /
7/
230
2115/8
1 2
1 2
3 4
1 4
5 8
1 2
9,000 / 34,065
120
1241/2
1843/4
185
71/2
2501/2
232
10,000 / 37,850
120
124 /
205 /
205 /
1 2
7/
270 /
2521/2
15,000 / 56,775
120
1241/2
3071/4
3075/8
71/2
373
3545/8
20,000 / 75,700
140
144 /
300 /
301
8/
374 /
3513/4
1 2
1 2
1 8
3 4
1 2
3 4
7 8
1 4
Approx. 22"
Approx. 22"
ID
ID
C
B
C A
OD
OD
Pitch
18"
24"
*Cone bottom. **Flat-pitched bottom. These dimensions are not to be used for construction purposes.
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Mueller Multi-Compartment Storage Tanks
Single- and Multi-Compartment Storage Tanks
Mueller single- and multi-compartment tanks are designed to provide storage and
thorough mixing of most viscous food processing liquids. Their use results in optimum
utilization of floor space.
The tanks are available in three models: “HM” with a hinged cover and “SOM” and “SRM”
with a solid top and manway. Both solid-top models have pitched tops for water
drainage.
Standard Features
• Standard Type 304 stainless steel construction with both interior and exterior
surfaces polished to a No. 4 (3A) finish.
• Units available with one, two, three, or four compartments. Insulated adjacent
compartments can be used with extreme temperature variations without
appreciable heat transfer.
Options
• Mueller Temp-Plate
heat transfer surfaces
are designed for use
with a variety of
cooling and heating
media, available on any
or all compartments of
each tank.
• Stainless steel agitator shield to prevent contaminants from entering the tank.
• Bottoms are pitched to an industry standard. Two-inch, clamp-type outlet
ferrule for easy, complete drainage and connection compatibility.
• One and a half-inch rigid insulation on each side of each compartment.
C
D
• A calibration rod is
available to measure
the contents of each
compartment.
• Two-inch stainless steel
outlet valves.
Multi-Compartment Storage Tank Specifications
"HM"
A
A
"SOM"
Dimensions (in)
Number of Compartments*
C
E
A
B
1
2
3
4
D
Approx.
E
100 / 379
411/4
351/4
301/4
603/8
901/2
1205/8
27
491/2
200 / 757
41 /
1 2
46 /
39 /
78 /
117 /
156 /
36
603/4
300 / 1,136
481/4
511/2
43
857/8
1283/4
1715/8
393/4
651/4
400 / 1,514
531/4
52
501/4
1003/8
1501/2
200
47
661/2
500 / 1,893
653/4
52
501/4
1003/8
1501/2
200
47
661/2
600 / 2,271
78 /
52
1 4
50 /
100 /
150 /
200
47
661/2
800 / 3,028
733/8
521/2
661/8
132
1977/8
2633/4
623/4
693/4
1,000 / 3,785
82 /
60
66 /
132
197 /
263 /
62 /
741/2
1 4
1 4
3 8
1 2
E
B
Capacity Per Unit
(U.S. Gallons/Liters)
5 8
"SRM"
E
1 4
3 8
1 8
3 8
1 2
7 8
3 4
3 4
*For model “HM,” deduct 1" between compartments. These dimensions are not to be used for
construction purposes. Ask for information on agitation systems available for this product.
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B
A
B
Mueller Porta-Tank®
Porta-Tanks
Food-Grade Porta-Tanks
Cone-Bottom
Porta-Tanks
If you are interested in achieving better
bottom-line profits, we have good news
for you. Our Porta-Tank can save you
money by increasing efficiency and safe
handling while transporting your bulk
product. The all-stainless-steel Porta-Tank
is available in two models and seven
sizes. Sanitary or industrial finishes are
available.
Cone-bottom Porta-Tanks are built for
handling and moving viscous product
smoothly and quickly. Whatever your
transporting needs, we have a Porta-Tank
that will decrease your handling time and
transportation costs and increase your
efficiency and bottom-line profits.
Standard Features
Options
• Sanitary construction includes round inside
corners with a 2B interior finish and interior
welds fully ground and polished. Exterior
material is 2B with welds taped and buffed.
• A 2" disc-type outlet valve with safety lock for easy-to-reach
unloading. Safety lock and position of outlet valve prevent
accidental loss of product and contamination of product in lower
stacked Porta-Tanks.
• A 2" clamp-type outlet ferrule is located in a
recessed alcove to prevent damage.
• Available Mueller Matic® automatic washing system which cleans
and sanitizes the Porta-Tank inside, automatically saving time
and labor costs on maintenance.
• Sturdy-stacking corners allow stacking two
high (full) or three high (empty).
• Specially designed lifting channels permit the
Porta-Tank to be lifted from all sides, which
results in easier and faster handling and
reduced labor costs.
• Available industrial-grade finish (2B interior with welds buffed)
keeps non-sanitary products safe from loss.
• Other fitting options are available at a reasonable cost.
• An 18" or 221/2" diameter positive seal
manway with quick-release clamp gives easy
access to inside of Porta-Tank for inspection
and cleaning. Available with bolt-type clamp
for pressure unloading.
Inquire about specifications and agitation systems
available for all of our Porta-Tank models.
44" square
Porta-Tank Specifications
Food Grade Capacity
(U.S. Gallons/Liters)
A - Stacking
Height (in)
B - Straight Wall
Height (in)
Empty Shipping
Weight (lbs)
235 / 889
345/8
44 x 44 x 24 high
365
335 / 1,268
5 8
46 /
44 x 44 x 36 high
430
435 / 1,646
585/8
44 x 44 x 48 high
495
535 / 2,025
71
44 x 44 x 60 high
560
Cone Bottom Capacity
(U.S. Gallons/Liters)
Overall
Height
Dimensions
Straight Wall Height
Empty Shipping
Weight (lbs)
Food Grade
Porta-Tank
A B
44" square
165 / 625
461/2
44 x 44 x 12 high
475
265 / 1,003
1 2
58 /
44 x 44 x 24 high
550
365 / 1,382
701/2
44 x 44 x 36 high
600
B
A
Cone Bottom
Porta-Tank
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Mueller Single-Wall Storage Tanks
Models “F” and “D”
Mueller single-wall tanks have applications in virtually every area of the food, dairy, and
beverage processing industries. These versatile tanks are ideal for storage, mixing, and
blending of product ingredients. Mueller Models “F” and “D” vertical storage tanks are
available in a wide variety of sizes, materials, and finishes to meet your specific storage
requirements.
Options
Model “F” Tanks
Model “D” Tanks
The distinguishing characteristic of the
Mueller Model “F” vertical tank is a dished
bottom with a center drain. This tank is
designed for use with more viscous fluids,
such as ice cream mixes, heavy syrups, or
other applications where rapid, complete
drainage is critical.
The Model “D” vertical, cylindrical tank
features a flat-pitched bottom with a side
outlet for easy access. It is designed for
use with low-viscosity fluids such as milk,
broths, or other light-bodied products.
• Several types of agitation
systems for product mixing
applications.
• Four types of internal and external finishes provide
economical compliance with sanitation requirements.
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Standard Features
• Constructed of Type 304 stainless steel for durability.
• Lift-off, hinged, or domed covers with manways.
• Open top for easy access, quick inspection, and
effective cleaning through 2,000-gallon sizes. Larger
sizes have a dome top with manway.
• Fabrication from other alloys to meet specific
product compatibility requirements.
• Stainless steel legs with adjustable ball feet through
1,000-gallon sizes.
• Convenient stainless steel, portable agitator mount
bracket.
• CIP systems for quick, easy cleaning.
• Larger sizes have aluminum-painted, carbon steel
legs with adjustable ball feet and additional bracing
for added strength.
• Mueller heat transfer surface available.
• Industry standard, 11/2" clamp-type outlet ferrule.
Model “F” Specifications
Gauge
Capacity
(U.S. Gallons/Liters)
Max.
Gallons*
A
B
C
Top
Bottom
Upper
Lower
No.
of
Legs
200 / 757
220
36
461/2
51/2
14
14
14
14
3
300 / 1,136
330
48
38 /
1 2
6/
14
14
14
14
4
400 / 1,514
440
48
521/2
61/2
14
14
14
14
4
500 / 1,893
525
48
63 /
1 2
6/
14
14
14
14
4
600 / 2,271
630
57
53
71/4
12
12
14
14
4
800 / 3,028
840
57
72
71/4
12
12
14
14
4
1,000 / 3,785
1,050
66
661/4
8
12
12
14
14
4
1,500 / 5,678
1,575
84
60 /
1 2
9/
12
12
14
12
4
2,000 / 7,570
2,100
84
821/4
91/2
12
12
14
12
4
3,000** / 11,355
3,150
84
126 /
9/
12
12
14
12
4
4,000** / 15,140
4,150
96
127
101/2
12
12
12
12
4
5,000** / 18,925
5,150
109
1211/2
115/8
12
10
12
10
4
6,000** / 22,710
6,150
109
1461/4
115/8
12
10
12
10
4
8,000** / 30,280
8,150
120
160
121/2
12
10
12
10
6
10,000** / 37,850
10,150
133
1613/4
135/8
12
10
12
10
8
Dimensions (inches)
1 4
1 4
1 4
1 4
Heads
1 2
Sidewall
A
B
C
2"
12"
A
B
C
*Maximum U.S. gallons at lip of tank.
**Tanks 3,000 gallon and larger have dome tops.
Larger sizes available.
12"
Model “D” Specifications
Dimensions (inches)
Gauge
Capacity
(U.S. Gallons/Liters)
Max.
Gallons*
A
B
C
Sidewall
Bottom
No. of
Legs
200 / 757
220
36
49
21/4
14
12
3
300 / 1,136
330
48
41
3
14
12
4
400 / 1,514
440
48
55
3
14
12
4
500 / 1,893
525
48
66
3
14
12
4
600 / 2,271
630
57
551/2
35/8
14
12
4
5 8
800 / 3,028
840
57
74 /
3/
14
12
4
1,000 / 3,785
1,050
66
691/4
41/8
14
12
5
1,500 / 5,678
1,575
84
63 /
1 4
5/
14
12
5
2,000 / 7,570
2,100
84
86
51/4
14
12
5
1 2
1 2
Mueller offers a variety of singlewall tanks for all of your storage
requirements!
*Maximum U.S. gallons at lip of tank.
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Mueller Wine Processing Equipment
Model “DF” Wine Fermenting and Storage Tanks
Standard Features
When it comes to fine winemaking, your operation is dependent on quality tanks. Mueller
is a leader in the design and manufacture of equipment that meets the strict quality
standards set by today’s prominent winemakers. We manufacture and field install a broad
line of equipment for all phases of the winemaking process, including wine fermentation
and storage tanks, champagne tanks, de-juicing tanks, rotary fermenters, Porta-Tanks,
thermal storage equipment, Accu-Therm® plate heat exchangers, falling film chillers,
pomace removal tanks, field-fabricated tanks, and our all-stainless-steel wine barrels.
Designed specifically for the winemaking industry, Mueller stainless steel wine tanks
reflect the quality craftsmanship and strict attention to detail that makes Mueller
equipment the most desired in the industry. Custom fabrication is always an option to
meet your particular requirements. This lets you determine the height-to-diameter ratio
that best suits your process, the correct component arrangement to meet your needs,
and the amount of heat transfer surface necessary to produce your fine products.
• Corrosion resistant, Type 304 stainless steel construction.
Options
• Sanitary, attractive No. 2B finish inside and out.
• Mueller Temp-Plate heat transfer surface provides efficient cooling using either
pumped ammonia or glycol refrigerant. Heat transfer surface is polished to a No. 4
finish inside and out.
• Precision manway assemblies installed with a smooth radius on both sides of the
manway collar to ensure superior cleanability as well as improved structural integrity.
• External sight gauges.
• Temp-Plate heat transfer
surface circuited for R-12
or R-22 refrigerants.
• Large radius corners for thorough, easy cleaning.
• Insulated and fully welded
stainless steel outer jacket.
• Strong, 12-gauge truncated top heads and 12- and 14-gauge sidewalls.
• Sample valves.
• Flat-pitched bottom head with easy access side drain.
• Constructed of Type 316
or 316L stainless steel.
• Four-inch top vent assembly and 2" racking clamp connections.
• Two projectile wells for temperature monitoring.
• Highly polished material
and weld finishes.
• Lifting and anchoring lugs.
• Red wine tanks have an 18" outside opening manway flush with tank bottom and a
4" outlet clamp connection. White wine tanks have a side entering, 16" x 20" inside
closing manway and 2" outlet clamp connection.
• Seismic-designed tank
stands constructed of
aluminum; painted carbon
steel is also available.
Mueller Tapered
Wine Tanks
Our tapered wine tank’s novel design allows
the grape cap to wedge into the upper part
of the tapered shell, thus making it easier to
re-submerse, which enhances the extraction
process. These innovative tanks are available
in insulated or single-wall versions.
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Model “DF” Wine Tank Specifications
Capacity
(U.S. Gallons/Liters)
Width
(in)
Height
(in)
Heat Transfer
Surface
(sq ft)
500 / 1,893
49
85
19
1,000 / 3,785
61
101
46
1,500 / 5,678
71
112
52
3,000 / 11,356
89
134
66
4,500 / 17,034
101
153
99
6,000 / 22,712
118
156
116
12,000 / 45,424
140
208
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Mueller Stainless Steel Wine Barrels
Mueller’s stainless steel wine barrels give winemakers the best of both worlds. You can age wines without adding oak flavor
to the wine and use whatever ratio of oak-to-steel barrel you want, without sacrificing
complexity. Furthermore, you can age smaller lots of different yeasts or even
different vineyards in both steel and oak barrels and blend them as you see fit.
When you add Mueller’s stainless steel barrels to your winemaking program, you
have the flexibility to create wines that were not possible before. If you want to
make a white wine without exposing it to oak and have the ability to micro-manage
how your wine develops, a Mueller stainless steel wine barrel is a
perfect fit.
The 75-gallon barrel has one 2" tri-clamp ferrule connection, is available
with fixed ends, and will stack on your existing barrel racks.
Wine Barrel Specifications
Capacity
(U.S. Gallons/Liters)
Length
(in)
Width
(in)
Weight
(lbs)
75 / 283.9
383/4
255/8
101
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Mueller Brewing Equipment
Satisfying Brewers of Quality Beer for Years
When you buy Mueller brewing equipment, you are purchasing much more than the
superior equipment itself. You are investing in a company that has served the brewing
industry for over 45 years and is one of the largest manufacturers of brewery cellar tanks
in the world. You are buying our commitment to provide the best technical support and
after-purchase service available.
Our manufacturing process is well defined and all Mueller team members fully understand
the importance of their individual responsibility in producing a quality product. Our
expert brewery team is an integral part of the quality pledge we offer our customers. By
having in-depth knowledge of every phase of brewing, we not only offer the solutions
you need from brewhouses to cellar tanks — we offer everything in between.
Mueller custom beer fermentation and storage tanks are designed for optimum process
control. Tank sizes from 10 to 7,000 BBL with diameters up to 30 feet are available to satisfy the needs of your brewery. From
design to installation, and throughout the lifetime of your Mueller brewing equipment, we stand behind you every step of the
way. Cheers!
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Mueller Field Operations, Inc.
Complete Service From Start to Finish
Mueller Field Operations, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Paul Mueller Company, offers
complete construction services with particular emphasis on expanded scope projects utilizing
our construction management, engineering, procurement, and field integration capabilities.
We also provide specialized labor for on-site field erected tanks/vessels, equipment
installation, vessel retrofit, vessel repair, and process piping that allows us to go beyond
the capabilities of our manufacturing facility. Mueller Field Operations, Inc. has extensive
experience in providing on-site solutions in sanitary design for the food, juice, dairy, beer,
wine, and pharmaceutical industries. Industrial applications, such as ASME and API code
stamped equipment, are also available through our services.
In-house manufacturing of components in our state-of-the-art facility ensures that all parts such
as tank heads, cylinders, manways, fittings, agitators, and heat transfer surface are fabricated correctly
and coordinated to support our construction schedule in the field.
From project start to finish, we instill stringent quality control processes for design, component manufacturing, equipment
transport, field installation, commissioning, final performance testing, to project completion. We also offer complete maintenance
and start-up services to ensure our customer’s needs are upheld.
Mueller Field Operations, Inc. is supported by Paul Mueller Company’s nearly one-million-square-foot manufacturing facilities,
centrally located in Springfield, Missouri, and Osceola, Iowa. Manufactured components are delivered to the job site by Mueller’s
own fleet of trucks.
…We’re with you from the ground up.
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Mueller Transportation, Inc.
Mueller Quality Delivered Right to Your Door
Mueller has the capability to deliver by rail or on our own fleet of trucks. Use of our
trucks, and our central location, enables us to provide quick delivery throughout the
U.S.A.
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Paul Mueller Company
Mueller is Your Process Solutions Provider!
For nearly 70 years, Paul Mueller Company has earned distinction
for delivering outstanding equipment and unique solutions to the
process industries.
Your production plant is an integrated system that requires a
broad range of disciplines to optimize. Mueller has the technical
expertise, innovative engineering, and manufacturing resources
to implement a process system specific to your needs.
From silos to modular systems to complete turnkey plants, when
you think of process, think Mueller…
…Your Systems Specialists!
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