OenoFlow

Dynamic Membrane Microfiltration System

for Winemaking

CLEAR SOLUTIONS - OENOFLOW

The OenoFlow System

In the last years crossflow filtration has established world-wide in Besides the remarkably high output of the OenoFlow system the

the wine industry. It offers the user a wealth of advantages in clari- development engineers have also directed their particular attention

fying and polishing filtration of wine. At Pall Food and Beverage the to the preservation of the wine quality. The selection of the plant

result of an intensive research and development work, combined components and its design allow a gentle wine treatment. Together

with a large experience in dynamic membrane filtration of wine, has with the user-friendly mode of operation the OenoFlow system

a name: OenoFlow. One of the main objectives of the OenoFlow represents a unique tool for the winegrower and the bottler.

system is the separation of undesired particles and micro-organisms

and a highest possible protection of the wine quality and charac-

teristics whereby the OenoFlow system can be used in all steps of
winemaking: directly after fermentation, after cold-stabilization and
prior to bottling.
Advantages of the OenoFlow system
l Remarkably high filtrate output, therefore:
- very short residence times of the wine within the system
(2 – 3 min)

- low energy consumption and cleaning efforts

OenoFlow technology - extremely low increase of oxygen content and temperature

The most important feature of the OenoFlow filtration system is the l Maximum protection of the sensorial characteristics of the
wine by selecting high-quality material components
removal of visible particles in one working step and the distinct

reduction of the filtration index. This is achieved by the use of a l Low residual quantities because of high particle concentration
in the unfiltrate
hollow fibre microfiltration membrane with its unique, symmetric

structure which has especially been developed by Pall for the l No pre-treatment of the wine required due to the use of
special hollow fibre membranes and filtration technology
filtration of wine.

l No filter aids required

l Constant filtrate quality

Characteristics of the OenoFlow system
l Easy and safe operation with all versions of automation
l With the Crossflow operating principle the solids are retained
l Minimum footprint required for plant installation because all
in the circulation loop during the filtration process. The wine is process connections and operating elements are installed on
filtered by passing the membrane, without blocking the mem- one side

brane prematurely.

l By the controlled backflush the particles which have accumu-

lated on the membrane surface are detached. This results in a

constant filtrate output and long filtration cycles.

l A very high solids concentration in the concentrate

(up to 30 – 36 %) increases the efficiency by reducing the

residual lees and thus the wine loss.

A system for all requirements controlled automatically, allowing a nearly unattended operation.

The more simple, base-automated version (OenoFlow B) is also able

Due to a customized automation and the variable number of mo-
to carry out every single process step with the difference, however,
dules the OenoFlow system is suitable to meet the requirements of
that the operator starts the individual programmes, which are then
both, small wine estates as well as of big wineries.
running automatically. The manual version (OenoFlow M) is suitable

for wine estates and small wineries. It is also equipped with all

necessary safety devices which are necessary for an unattended

Degrees of automation
operation, however the valves have to be actuated manually.

The OenoFlow system can be supplied as manual, base-automated

or fully automated unit. The operating sequences and thus the filtrate

qualities are identical with all three versions. With the fully automatic

type (OenoFlow XL – A) the various process sequences are

OenoFlow 6 B
OenoFlow M OenoFlow XL type A

l Manual system The new generation of OenoFlow XL systems will be equipped with

l Integrated vessel for cleaning agents the newly developed large-area modules. For the high output range

l Closed circuit with retentate bleed back to the unfiltrate tank
l Easy to operate by means of Siemens OP 3, Programmable
Logic Controller (PLC)
this results in the great advantage that only a small footprint is re-
quired, combined with a low hold-up volume.
Further characteristics of the OenoFlow XL plants are:

l Manual valves l Fully automated system

l Automatic cutoff in case of dry-run, overpressure, output l Integrated vessel for filtration and cleaning purposes with
decrease, or excess temperature transfer pump

l Dynamic Solids Control (DSC) for long filtration cycles at

l Available with 1 – 4 modules
high constant outputs

l Control system with Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and

OenoFlow B coloured touch screen

l Freely programmable production cycles consisting of filtration,

l Partially automated system concentration, draining, cleaning and re-start

l Integrated vessel for filtration and cleaning purposes with l Freely programmable cleaning steps

l Batch control with volume recording

transfer pump

l Easy to operate by means of Siemens OP 7, Programmable

l Automatic test of the filtration membranes
Logic Controller (PLC)
l Available with 8 – 30 modules (larger units on request)
l Automatic concentration in the system

l Automatic draining Output scopes of OenoFlow XL plants

l Automatic cleaning with temperature control of the cleaning Number of modules Average output (L/h)*
agent
4 5,000 – 7,500
l Automatic cut-off in case of dry-run, overpressure, excess 6 7,500 – 11,000
temperature or lack of compressed air 8 10,000 – 15,000
10 12,500 – 18,000
l Available with 2 – 16 modules 12 15,000 – 22,000
14 17,500 – 26,000
Output scopes of OenoFlow types M and B

Number of modules Average output (L/h)*

OenoFlow HP – the system for filtration in the
2 1,000 – 1,700
4 2,000 – 3,500
high-pressure range**
6 3,000 – 5,000
8 4,000 – 6,500 The OenoFlow HP has been developed especially for processing of
12 6,000 – 9,500 sparkling wine. In this unit filtration is running under isobaric condi-
16 8,000 – 13,000
tions on the pressure level of the sparkling wine tanks. As there is
the possibility to also use this high-pressure version for still wine

filtration, all filtration duties of a sparkling wine cellar from Cuvée

*The indicated output figures depend on the type of wine and its through to raw sparkling wine can be covered with one system.
pre-treatment. Concerning the concrete system sizing the user
will get expert advice from our specialists. **available for OenoFlow B and A
Options for your specific requirements This also allows blending of wines. Moreover, if combined with the

automation of the unit, this device is particularly useful because

In order to fulfil specific customer demands and to adapt the systems
wine cuvées can be put together and filtered round-the-clock.
optimally to the individual customer requirements it is possible to

select from a variety of equipment options. The most important

options are: Quality and Service

When selecting the components of the OenoFlow system the Pall

LCV – “Every drop counts” engineers attached great importance to use proven parts of well-

known manufacturers. This ensures an unproblematic spare parts

One aim of the OenoFlow system development was to reduce the
supply world-wide.
residual lees volume and the wine loss. The result was: LCV - Low

Concentration Volume = Concentration to lowest possible residual

In addition, a network of experienced service specialists is at your
quantities. In units with at least 4 modules this patented option offers
disposal. They ensure an unobjectionable functioning of the system
the possibility to filter small wine quantities economically, even with
and thus a smooth production process by carrying out inspections,
a big filter, with the effect to reduce the wine loss to a minimum.
process audits and operator trainings at regular intervals.

Tank Management Option (TDS) OenoFlow – a unique system for your wine and
sparkling wine filtration
This option enables the user to program automatic filtration cycles

using up to 3 different unfiltrate tanks and 3 different filtrate tanks.

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