FLOTTWEG DECANTERS, DISC STACK CENTRIFUGES AND BELT PRESSES IN BREWERIES For high quality beer and a clean

environment

As we are a Bavarian company, the quality of beer is particularly close to our heart

The origin of the purity law is deeply rooted in German history. It is regarded as the oldest valid food law in the world. In 1516, the Bavarian Duke Wilhelm IV pronounced the purity law for German beer before the country estates'

council in Ingolstadt and thus set a quality standard which is still in force today. Its main content is that beer is brewed exclusively from malted barley or wheat, hops, and water, and contains no other ingredients (such as sugar, rice, or corn),

additives, or preservatives. Presently, brewing efficiently also means treating natural resources like energy, water, and air with respect and consideration.

High quality beer and a clean environment go together!

The Brewing Process

Solid-liquid separation tasks such as clarifying and dewatering are key processes in breweries. FLOTTWEG DECANTERS, DISC STACK CENTRIFUGES,

and BELT PRESSES perform these important solid-liquid separation tasks both in the brewery process and in the treatment of by-products.

FLOTTWEG DISC STACK CENTRIFUGES

In breweries, disc stack centrifuges separate trub from wort, clarify green beer, adjust the number of yeast cells in wheat beer, facilitate filtration by separating yeast cells, and clean CIP bases.

FLOTTWEG DISC STACK CENTRIFUGES are especially developed for breweries. They comply with a high hygienic standard and are completely CIP capable. Very soft products such as fine trub or yeast cells require gentle

treatment and high centrifugal force for optimal separation. The FLOTTWEG SoftShot discharge system ejects the separated trub or the yeast from the bowl at full speed, thus performing an accurate partial discharge.

SEPARATOR AC2500

Different tasks require specific solutions

Benefits of FLOTTWEG DISC STACK CENTRIFUGES

Low-noise belt drive. Gentle product treatment

due to a special feed system.

Accurate partial discharge

due to the SoftShot system, which eliminates loud noise.

No oxidation of the beer due

to the FLOTTWEG hydro hermetic design, which provides perfect sealing of the product from the atmosphere without mechanical seal elements.

Discharge control via turbidity measurement provides discharge at the ideal moment and minimizes losses of precious beer or wort.

FLOTTWEG DISC STACK

CENTRIFUGES can be installed in production facilities without additional sound insulation.

FLOTTWEG DECANTERS

Decanters in breweries separate the wort in the whirlpool from the trub. In contrast to disc stack centrifuges, decanters are solid-orientated centrifuges.

Therefore, they are able to treat suspensions with a high solids content and they concentrate the separated solids for high cake dryness.

Recovering the trub minimizes the organic load in the waste water and increases the efficiency of the brewhouse.

DECANTER Z5E

Reliable and efficient

Benefits of the FLOTTWEG DECANTER

Small footprint, especially in

comparison to filters.

Automatic regulation via the

FLOTTWEG SIMP-DRIVE provides dry solids and adjustment to varying operation conditions.

Hygienic design with

adequate wear protection.

Ease of operation and

maintenance: spare parts are easily accessible and can be changed on-site.

Continuous automatic process

for optimized operating costs.

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Beer recovery from surplus yeast using the FLOTTWEG SEDICANTER

The FLOTTWEG SEDICANTER is a high-performance horizontal centrifuge which offers all the advantages of a traditional decanter and those of a disc stack centrifuge. There is no

other centrifuge offering such a combination of high centrifugal force, continuous operation, and closed design in order to avoid oxygen pick-up. The results are a dry cake and a high quality

beer. Due to these characteristics, the FLOTTWEG SEDICANTER is the economic solution for beer recovery from yeast surplus.

SEDICANTER S4E

Saving the very last drop

Benefits of the FLOTTWEG SEDICANTER

Perfect beer quality

In order to avoid oxygen pickup, the housing of the FLOTTWEG SEDICANTER is closed and the rotor is blanketed using carbon dioxide. Additionally, the recovered beer is discharged through an adjustable impeller under pressure.

Optimal yield
The combination of special design features and high centrifugal force provides high beer yields. The typical cake dryness ranges from 24 to 28 %.

High separation efficiency

The rotor of the FLOTTWEG SEDICANTER generates a centrifugal force of up to 6000 x g. The recovered beer is almost yeast free.

Combustion of spent grains an environmentally friendly energy source

Due to increasing energy prices and decreasing sales revenues of spent grains, a special process to use spent grains has been developed. The spent grains are dewatered mechanically using a FLOTTWEG BELT PRESS, and then incinerated utilizing biomass

combustion. One metric ton of wet spent grains can produce approximately one 1000 kWh of thermal energy. Depending on the combustion technology, 70 75 % of this energy can be used. The FLOTTWEG BELT PRESS has been especially ad-

apted to the specific requirements of spent grains. Due to its high efficiency, the belt press separates up to 520 kg of water from 1 ton of wet spent grains. Therefore the efficiency of the whole process increases considerably. The more water that

can be extracted, the more energy is available for the brewery. Using a FLOTTWEG BELT PRESS, it is possible to produce energy in an environmentally friendly and economic way.

BELT PRESS BP 1500

Residues become resources!

Advantages of spent grain incineration

Environmentally-friendly
energy using energy carriers from the brewing process.

Cost reduction by combustion of other residuals such as used labels.

Secured and sophisticated utilization of spent grains independent from external routes.

CO2 neutral technology. No disposal costs.

Additional revenues by
selling CO2-certificates.

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Characteristics of the FLOTTWEG DECANTER and SEDICANTER

Optimal clarification
The FLOTTWEG DECANTERS and SEDICANTERS devel-

the separated trub are possible during operation. The results are an optimal clarification and high cake dryness.

system automatically controls the scroll differential speed according to the scroll torque. The FLOTTWEG SIMP-DRIVE consists of a

oped especially for brewery processes are equipped with an adjustable impeller. The clarified beer is discharged under pressure. The liquid level in the machine can be adjusted by the impeller during operation. Thus, fine regulation of the clarified beer and/or dehumidification of

Optimal cake dryness

During wort recovery and waste water treatment, the solid phase of a decanter must always be as dry as possible even under varying feed conditions. The FLOTTWEG SIMP-DRIVE

multi-stage planetary gear, driven by a second motor, to regulate the differential speed. Applying both centrifugal separation and mechanical pressing provides optimal cake dryness.

Technical data
FLOTTWEG DECANTER Decanter type Construction materials Capacity* Z4E-4/401 Z5E-4/401 Z6E-4/401 Z73-4/454

All product wetted parts are made of high grade stainless steel such as 1.4463 (Duplex) and 1.4571 (AISI 316 Ti) up to 110 m3/h / 485 gpm

FLOTTWEG SEDICANTER for beer recovery Sedicanter type Construction materials Capacity* S3E S4E S6E

All product wetted parts are made of high grade stainless steel such as 1.4463 (Duplex) and 1.4571 (AISI 316 Ti) up to 10 hl/h / 4.4 gpm up to 30 hl/h / 13.2 gpm up to 80 hl/h / 35.2 gpm

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Characteristics of FLOTTWEG AC-DISC STACK CENTRIFUGES

Optimal beer yield due to

partial discharge using the SoftShot discharge system.

Smooth run due to the

modern sturdy belt drive.

No oxygen pick-up due to

hydro-hermetic design, providing perfect sealing of the product from the atmosphere.

Short downtime periods for

maintenance and machine care due to modern design.

CIP-capable.

Technical data
Disc stack centrifuge type Construction materials Capacity* Optional FLOTTWEG AC DISC STACK CENTRIFUGES AC1500 AC2000 AC2500

All product wetted parts are made of high grade stainless steel such as 1.4418, 1.4501, 1.4462 (Duplex), 1.4571 and 1.4404 (AISI 316L) up to 160 hl/h / 70.5 gpm up to 300 hl/h / 132 gpm Discharge regulation via measurement of cloudiness up to 620 hl/h / 273 gpm

Characteristics of FLOTTWEG BELT PRESSES

FLOTTWEG BELT PRESSES FLOTTWEG BELT PRESSES Pneumatic belt regulation
are made of high-grade stainless steel, which results in a high hygienic standard and a long lifetime. feature efficient design and easy access for cleaning and operation. enables reliable operation with minimum personnel requirements.

Technical data
FLOTTWEG BELT PRESSES for the dewatering of spent grains Belt press type Capacity* BP 800 TR BP 1200 TR BP 1500 TR BP 1750 TR BP 2500 TR

up to 7 metric tons per hour with solids dryness up to 42 %

* The listed figures are guidelines to be used for information only. Actual capacity depends on the characteristics of the feed.

Breweries do not only produce beer

Many breweries already profit from the advantages of biological wastewater treatment. The dewatered sewage sludge can be used for agricultural utiliza-

tion, incineration, or landfill. Cost-effective dewatering produces dry cake, whether the solids are to be hauled, landfilled, or incinerated.

Like in municipal sewage plants, decanters offer many advantages to waste water treatment plants in breweries.

FLOTTWEG DECANTERS for waste water facilities in breweries

24 hour operation with
minimal supervision.

More compact design, smaller Minimal use of polymer. footprint, and higher perform- Differential speed control can
regulate consistent cake dryness.

ance than filter presses. Low energy consumption. Compared to conventional de- Easy handling and monitorsigns, the dewatered sludge is up to 10 % points drier. ing due to continuous and automatic operation.

Sealed construction that

avoids odor emissions.

No addition of lime necessary.

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FLOTTWEG a future-orientated company

The company was founded in 1932 and has been developing and manufacturing decanters since the beginning of the 1950s. Over the years, FLOTTWEG has gained considerable expertise in many solid-liquid separation applications. Presently, FLOTTWEG is a worldwide leading manufacturer of centrifuges.

FLOTTWEGs current product line comprises decanters, disc stack centrifuges, belt presses, and systems. FLOTTWEGs objective is to develop, manufacture, and provide products that meet all customer and industry requirements. Highgrade manufacturing with

constant advancement provide superior product quality and it is our commitment to maintain this standard. For the benefit of all of our customers we make use of our experience and knowledge in process technology that we have acquired over decades.

FLOTTWEG Headquarters in Vilsbiburg/Germany

FLOTTWEG is ISO 9001:2000 certified and manufactures all products in compliance to the latest technical standards.

FLOTTWEG products are designed and manufactured in GERMANY!

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FLOTTWEG worldwide

FLOTTWEG headquartered in Vilsbiburg/Germany, near Munich has subsidiaries and branch offices in Australia, Brazil, China, Germany (Cologne/Leipzig), France, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, U.K., USA as well as representations in nearly all countries worldwide.

On our homepage www.flottweg.com under contact/service you will find your competent contact person.

We will support you any way we can!

Own subsidiaries and branch offices

Representative:

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