MALT intake Handling SAQ Flashcards
(25 cards)
What are the hazards associated with malt dust?
Malt dust can cause respiratory issues, asthma attacks, farmer’s lung, alveolitis, and contact dermatitis. It can also lead to dust explosions.
What safety measures are recommended for electrical equipment in dusty atmospheres?
Electrical equipment should be non-sparking or intrinsically safe.
How can dust be managed in a malt handling system?
Install an aspiration system to continuously remove dust and maintain negative pressure.
What devices should be used to prevent explosions in malt handling systems?
Spark arrestors, explosion suppression systems, and spark detection equipment.
What is the purpose of cleaning grain before milling?
To remove metal and stones that can cause sparking.
What should be fitted to bucket elevators to ensure safety?
Rotation sensors, speed detectors, belt alignment detection, and non-sparking plastic buckets.
What are explosion relief panels used for?
To prevent explosions from spreading further in equipment at risk.
What is the importance of regular maintenance in grain handling systems?
To assess the level of risk and the effectiveness of safety controls.
What is evaluated during the hand examination of malted barley?
Homogeneity, varietal purity, damage, modification, infestation, moisture, foreign material, and color.
What does homogeneity in malted barley refer to?
The evenness of kernel size, shape, and plumpness.
What is the significance of varietal purity in malted barley?
It affects processing effectiveness and legal compliance in marketing.
What damage indicators are checked in malted barley?
Breakage, dust, husk damage, and discoloration.
How is modification in malt assessed?
Using a farinator to cut grains for visual evaluation of the endosperm.
What does evidence of infestation in malt indicate?
The malt is unsuitable for brewing.
What moisture level is ideal for stored malt?
Around 4% moisture.
Fill in the blank: The most effective way to prevent pest infestations is to keep the pests _______.
out of the malt
What is one advantage of screw conveyors in malt handling?
Low installation costs.
What is one disadvantage of pneumatic conveyors?
Can damage grain due to high velocities.
What is essential for the safe storage of grain in silos?
Control of moisture and temperature.
What shape should a silo cone be for effective mass flow?
Around 60°.
How can the volume of grain in a silo be estimated?
By measuring the distance from the top of the grain to the base of the silo.
What is the bulk density of malted barley?
Around 0.5 t/m³.
True or False: Most modern breweries use computer-based stock systems for inventory management.
True
What method can enhance the accuracy of estimating silo contents?
Installing the silo on load cells.
