Applications in the Alcoholic Beverage Industry (e.g., Beer, Wine, RTDs)

While alcoholic beverages like beer and wine generally have lower alcohol content than Baijiu, gas detection remains essential — especially in fermentation, bottling, and storage stages.

1. Fermentation Stage

● Main Gases: Carbon Dioxide (CO₂), small amounts of ethanol

● Risks:

1) Fermentation (especially in sealed tanks) generates significant CO₂, which can accumulate to hazardous levels.

2) CO₂is odorless and colorless but can cause asphyxiation without warning.

● Gas Detection Applications:

1) CO₂detectors are standard in fermentation rooms to monitor gas concentrations in tanks and ambient air.

2) Advanced systems may integrate pressure sensors and gas analyzersfor comprehensive monitoring.

2. Bottling & Packaging

● Risks:

1) Potential gas leaks from CO₂cylinders used for carbonation or poor sealing on filling lines.

2) Minor ethanol evaporation if the product contains alcohol.

● Gas Detection Applications:

1) Install CO₂detectors and combustible gas detectors (for alcoholic products) in filling areas.

2) Ensure safety interlocks and ventilation controls are in place.

3. Storage

● Risks:

1) Warehouses storing bottled or barrelled alcoholic drinks may suffer from poor ventilation, leading to ethanol or CO₂

2) Refrigerants used in cold storage (e.g., ammonia, fluorocarbons) may also pose toxicity or flammability risks.

● Gas Detection Applications:

1) Use multi-gas detectorsto monitor CO₂, ethanol, and refrigerants.

2) Automated warehouses should link gas detection with ventilation and access control systems.