Westfalia Separator Food Tec

Mechanical Separation division

HyBRid Separation Centrifugation & CrossFlow Filtration

Cross-Flow Filtration

Based on a wide range of experience, Westfalia Separator is enhancing and improving its range of services with the technology of cross-flow filtration with ceramic elements. The following are examples of characteristic features in this respect: Separation of substances through a mechanical barrier (dynamic filtration with ceramic elements) Wide range of applications in ultra- and microfiltration Ultrafiltration through pore sizes of 1 to 1400 nanometer

Definable pore structure and channel diameter Wide range of membranes and element geometries Maximum mechanical and chemical stability with minimum flow resistance Resistant to lyes, acids and solvents Renewable filter elements Long Life cycle of installations High availability

Centrifugation

With more than 2500 process engineering applications, Westfalia Separator is the technology leader in the field of centrifugal separation technology. The following are examples of characteristic features of this key technology: Solids separation by means of centrifugal force in separators and decanters Clarification of suspensions Separation of liquid mixtures and simultaneous solids removal Extraction of constituents Concentration and dewatering of solids Process integration as our core competence

Process with gentle product treatment High separating efficiency High clarification efficiency for particles > 0.5 m High throughput capacity up to 500,000 l / h High yield of raw materials used High availability of separating capacities High cost-effectiveness of centrifugal separating technologies over the entire service life

New Push for Sustainable Growth

Can modern separating technology further enhance the quality and thus the value for instance of dairy products, beers, wines, fruit juices or vegetable oils? Can it combine quality improvements with higher yields of raw materials which are used and production which makes efficient use of resources, and thus fulfil the urgent demand for sustainability? Westfalia Separator Food Tec is generating a strong impact in this respect with a process engineering innovation: HyBRID Separation centrifugation and cross-flow filtration combines the specific advantages of centrifugation and dynamic filtration with ceramic elements. It thus exceeds the performance and application limits of both processes, achieving an enhanced solution. With this new development, users not only achieve maximum dynamic process management with simultaneous maximum separating performances right down to the nano range. As a single-source solution of Westfalia Separator Food Tec, HyBRID separation also stands for extremely simple process integration, harmonised interfaces and high availability. This is because it is a part of our value proposition: absolute separation!

HyBRid
HyBRid Separation the New Optimum in the Field of Separation Technology
The separating efficiency and the broad range of applications of the centrifuge, the precisely definable separation characteristics of the ceramic membrane HyBRID Separation from Westfalia Separator Food Tec ensures that the best aspects of these two separating technologies can be utilised in a single process line. The added value achieved by the users as a result of using HyBRID Separation is generated not only by merely putting together or sequencing two separating processes. Higher product quality, minimising operating costs and environmental compatibility, are based on the application-specific combination of centrifugal and membrane technology. It is customised in detail to meet the needs of production and local application conditions. HyBrid is made-to-measure and fine tuning In line with a customer-specific solution, HyBRID Separation combines the separating optimum of centrifuge and cross-flow filtration. Users benefit from the extremely fine combination of economic and technical parameters, and also from simultaneous harmonisation of interfaces. In this way, modular components, measuring, control and regulating systems as well as the installation layout are combined to produce the optimum solution in each case including pro-active services. Tailor-made solutions provided from a single source: this means that no two process lines are identical. However, in each individual application, HyBRID Separation represents the excellence of the technology leader in the field of centrifugation and cross-flow filtration.

HyBRid Separation Strengthens Competitiveness

e.g. in preparing clear wines In winemaking operations, vintners and winemaking experts use HyBRID Separation to achieve excellent results in the phases of juicing, fine clarification and polishing without using kieselguhr which poses a strain on the environment. Decanters, separators and ceramic elements which are designed and interconnected specifically for processing red wine, white wine and ros also ensure considerably more yield from the grapes. e.g. in beer filtration In beer production, cross-flow filtration significantly boosts productivity. Due to the precise adjustment of the separator and the filter, breweries are able to significantly reduce their costs for storage and buffer tanks as well as energy and disposal costs, etc. At the same time, they produce in a manner which is extremely gentle for the product without using kieselguhr.

e.g. for producing bio fuels e.g. in the production of clear juices In the field of fruit juice production, HyBRID Separation enables clear juices to be made with premium quality with simultaneous high cost-effectiveness of the investment and production. In the HyBRID Separation process, a relatively small and thus cost-effective separator is responsible for fine clarification, and thus reduces the load on the ceramic membrane modules. A downstream decanter uses the membrane retentate to recover a significant additional quantity of juice, and thus simultaneously reduces the disposal costs. In biofuel production, HyBRID Separation dramatically boosts productivity and performance. The skilful combination of decanters and ceramic elements ensures optimum cleaning of the cold pressed rapeseed oil. The figures which are attained are considerably lower than the limits specified in the draft standard DIN V 51605 without using expensive and labourintensive filter aids. HyBRID Separation ensures a topquality product for local cold pressing of rapeseed.

Innovation Partnership Ensures a Good Start

The following is applicable for the production of new products or the improvement of existing products and also for new and more efficient utilisation of input raw materials, energy, water and areas: HyBRID separation centrifugation and cross-flow filtration is an investment which is based on sound foundations right from the very beginning for users looking for sustainable growth. Based on the experience gained with more than 2500 different separating processes, Westfalia Separator Food Tec provides customised work together with the user at the stages of project planning, financing and service planning of HyBRID Separation. As a result of this innovation partnership, fixed cost traps such as the inefficient use of valuable substances and resources are identified and eliminated at an early stage. On the other hand, alternative financing arrangements such as purchase, leasing or rents ensure a start in accordance with the customers specific requirements. A differentiated range of services within the framework of Westfalia Separator CapitalCare complements the innovation partnership because: optimisation starts at an early stage and does not end when HyBRID Separation is commissioned. investments protected by Westfalia Separator CapitalCare The availability of constantly high performance and cost-effectiveness throughout the entire service life of HyBRID Separation is guaranteed by way of pro-active services which are pooled under the brand Westfalia Separator CapitalCare. This comprises traditional services such as inspection, maintenance, original spare parts and repair as well as solutions which avoid risk, e.g. online and offline monitoring and parallel optimising of installations according to state-of-the-art separation technology including problem-oriented analysis and competent advice.

Beverage Technology Dairy Technology Oils and Fats Processing Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology Oils and Fats Recovery Starch Technology and Industrial Biotechnology Marine Energy Oilfield Industry Environmental Technology Engineering Second Hand Machinery Cross-Flow Filtration with Ceramic Elements Service

The information contained in this brochure merely serves as a non-binding description of our products and is without guarantee. Binding information, in particular relating to capacity data and suitability for specific applications, can only be provided within the framework of concrete inquiries. Printed on chlorine-free bleached paper 9997-1304-000/0307 EN Printed in Germany Subject to modification

Westfalia Separator Food Tec GmbH Werner-Habig-Strae 1 59302 Oelde (Germany) Phone +49 2522 77-0 Fax +49 2522 77-2089 foodtec@gea-westfalia.de www.westfalia-separator.com

Westfalia Separator Food Tec

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