Smart Clean: The Future of Beer Line Cleaning

A Revolutionary AI-Powered Solution

Traditionally, beer line cleaning has been a labor-intensive and error-prone process, requiring the hiring of maintenance teams to visit and clean the lines periodically. However, this method lacks standardization and traceability, leading to concerns about quality control. With Smart Clean, all these issues are addressed, revolutionizing the way beer line cleaning is done.

One of the unique properties of Smart Clean is its ability to conduct a customized line cleaning process for each beer line. Taking into account factors such as usage, beer type, cooling system, and line length, Smart Clean ensures maximum quality with minimum resources. Additionally, Pubinno's Aqua Vibra technology shakes the line cleaning solution inside the beer lines from different directions, providing additional friction on the inner walls and making the cleaning process 80% more effective.

The realization of Smart Clean involves the use of advanced technology and precise dosage techniques. The device is made using aluminum sheet metal forming methods, including laser cutting, bending, and welding. The design incorporates flanges on critical sections to minimize wall thickness while maintaining rigidity. The cleansing concentration is prepared precisely through dosage technology used in healthcare, ensuring the optimum level for each beer line. This is made possible through an IoT-driven database and AI algorithms.

Smart Clean measures 500 mm x 350 mm x 350 mm and features three connection points: water entry, power plug, and keg adapter sockets. The device is designed with a "plug and play" mindset, allowing for easy deployment and removal. In fact, it takes just three minutes to set up and start the cleaning process. The effectiveness of Smart Clean has been validated in the VLB Institute in Berlin, Germany.

Operating Smart Clean is a breeze. The portable device is located inside the bar, eliminating the need for third-party cleaning services. After connecting the water and power inputs, the bartender simply switches the input of the draft beer line from the kegs to Smart Clean. Using a Bluetooth application, the bartender can control and monitor the cleaning process. With just a press of a button, Smart Clean automatically cleans up to four lines simultaneously, taking into account the beer type, line, and cleaning history.

The development of Smart Clean was not without its challenges. The design team had to ensure that the device was fully automatic, traceable, highly aesthetic, user-friendly, and compatible with the bar environment. It also had to be the most affordable solution among existing alternatives and compatible with the five types of keg adapters commonly used worldwide. Additionally, the handle of the device is covered with leather to eliminate the cold metal feeling, allowing for comfortable use even in cold storage areas.

The Smart Clean project started in January 2019 and was completed in October 2020 in Istanbul. It has since been deployed in 251 Pubinno bars, providing a revolutionary solution for beer line cleaning. The device will be officially launched as an online product in April 2021 and will be exhibited at BrauBeviale in Nuremberg in November 2021.

Smart Clean has received international recognition for its innovation and impact. It was awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in the Hospitality, Restaurant, and Catering Products Design category in 2021. This prestigious award recognizes designs that exhibit strong technical and creative skills, contributing to quality of life improvements.

With Smart Clean, the future of beer line cleaning has arrived. This AI-powered device offers a fully automated, efficient, and standardized solution, empowering pubs to maintain the highest quality standards in their draft beer systems.