Steam a way brix in and out

[claytski]

We are doing some research and testing right now on enhanced maple sap preheaters. So essentially steam a ways, cdl steam pans, and lapierre equivalents.

Would you mind measuring the following:

- model of equipment
- brix in
- temp in
- brix out of float box before flue pan
- temp out of float box before flue pan

We have a lot of data and are building a trend line. We would appreciate any input. When measuring the brix out please let it cool to room temp before measuring. This may harm your equipment and also provide false readings.

Thanks in advance.

[DrTimPerkins]

- model of equipment Leader Enhanced Steam-away 3' x 6'
- brix in 11.8% (concentrate)
- temp in 50 deg F
- brix out of float box before flue pan 14.6%
- temp out of float box before flue pan 200 deg F

Good luck with your project.

[Sullydog]

Leader enhanced steam away 4x10
Brix in 10
Temp in 50 degrees F
Brix out 13
Temp out 192 degrees F

Not sure if it matters but that's is with end of year C grade sap.

Good luck.

[Sugarmaker]

Not sure if this will help?


- model of equipment (homemade WRU Water Reduction Unit) Similar to old Steamaway
- brix in 2%
- temp in 80-100 F
- brix out of float box before flue pan 3%
- temp out of float box before flue pan 190 F

Regards,
Chris

[nymapleguy607]

Leader Standard Steam away 2x4

Brix in-3%
Temp in- 40 F
Brix out- 6.5%
Temp out- 195 F