Space saving and effective trub removal for all breweries
GEA WORTSTAR® Whirl Separation System
Designed and optimized for maximum trub removal, the GEA WORTSTAR® Whirl Separation System offers flexible configuration to suit your brewery.
How the WORTSTAR® Whirl separation system works
Blending fluid dynamics and geometry, the WORTSTAR® Whirl system separates hot wort into liquid and sediment. A specially designed base collects the extracted trub for easy removal.
GEA WORTSTAR® vessels can be configured to suit your brewery’s floor plan to maximize the use of space. Vessels can also be retrofitted to upgrade your current equipment and boost production.
WORTSTAR® Whirl separation system benefits at a glance
Versatile – available in different sizes, the WORTSTAR® Whirl separation system is suitable for breweries of all sizes.
Easy installation – designed for easy set-up and compatible with other GEA vessels with options for retrofitting.
Effective and efficient – removes between 95% and 99% hot trub.
Technical highlights
- Efficient design can be configured and suitable for retrofitting
- Automated trub removal system
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