Used extensively in fruit and vegetable washing, meat and poultry processing, water treatment, and packaging line sanitation, PAA delivers rapid and effective microbial control against bacteria, viruses, fungi, and spores, even at low temperatures. Unlike many traditional chemical sanitisers, PAA breaks down into harmless biodegradable by-products – primarily acetic acid, oxygen, and water – making it particularly attractive for food-safe cleaning applications.
As food processors continue to prioritise hygiene, sustainability, and operational efficiency, the accurate dosing and monitoring of PAA has become increasingly important. Maintaining the correct concentration is essential: under-dosing can compromise hygiene and product safety, while over-dosing introduces unnecessary chemical costs and the risk of material compatibility issues.
Titan Enterprises’ NSF-approved 800 Series flowmeters are widely installed within PAA dispensing systems to ensure precise and reliable chemical dosing. Designed specifically for demanding industrial and hygienic environments, the 800 Series flow sensors combine robust turbine flowmeter technology with chemically resistant materials, making them particularly suitable for aggressive cleaning agents such as PAA.
Approved under NSF Standard 169 as ‘Special Purpose Food Equipment and Devices’, the 800 Series flowmeters incorporate materials that maximise durability and long-term performance. The meter body is manufactured from PVDF (Polyvinylidene Fluoride), a material known for its exceptional resistance to acids and oxidising chemicals. Multiple seal material options, including Viton™, EPDM, and Kalrez®, allow users to select the most appropriate chemical compatibility for their application. In addition, sapphire bearings provide extremely low friction and excellent wear resistance, ensuring long service life even under continuous operation.
One of the unique engineering strengths of the 800 Series flow measurement device is Titan’s proprietary turbine flowmeter design, which utilises fully encapsulated magnetic components. In typical turbine flowmeters, exposed magnets or metallic elements can degrade when exposed to aggressive chemicals. Titan’s design eliminates this failure mode entirely, offering a reliable, contamination-free solution for PAA dosing systems – while maintaining the flowmeter’s competitive low cost.
A critical application of PAA in food production is within clean-in-place (CIP) and sterilise-in-place (SIP) systems. These automated cleaning processes are designed to sanitise equipment such as pipelines, tanks, and fillers without dismantling machinery, ensuring both efficiency and consistency. However, the effectiveness of CIP and SIP regimes relies heavily on the accurate dosing and monitoring of sanitising agents. Titan’s NSF-Approved flow meter enables operators to deliver precision dosing of PAA concentration within CIP and SIP cycles. This not only ensures consistent microbial control but also assists food processors maintain both productivity and hygiene compliance.
By enabling precise dosing and repeatable process control, Titan’s 800 Series flowmeters help to uphold high sanitation standards, reduce chemical waste, and support compliance with increasingly stringent food safety regulations. Combined with the proven effectiveness of PAA, they provide a reliable and cost-effective solution for modern food production environments.
