Centrifuge
Clarifiers for Milk, Whey and Calcium Phosphate
GEA clarifiers are used in the dairy industry to improve quality. The most important part of clarifying milk is the separation of non-milk solids (NMS).
Advantages of clarifiers to clarifying milk using filters
One of the biggest drawbacks of filters is the drop in flow rate over time because a thicker and thicker filter layer builds up. Running time is limited. The entire milk flow is passed through the filter layer. This allows bacteriological problems to arise due to entrainment; there is a risk of bacterial growth in the filter layer and thus reinfection of the milk. What is more, if there are cracks in the filter tissue, the clarifying effect is considerably reduced. Cleaning the filters after production is also an extremely laborious process.
Customer benefits
GEA generally supplies clarifiers with a hydrosoft feed system. This system combines the benefits of the GEA softstream and a hydrohermetic feed.
- Adequate flow cross-sections mean low feed pressure
- Optimum design means great flexibility with regard to feed quantity
- No ribs in the feed chamber mean no shear forces – gentle product treatment
- Hydraulic seal means no air trapped in product
Method of operation
Method of operation of clarifiers
Clarifiers Milk Whey Calcium Phosphate Ecoclean
Processes in the disk interspace
The large number of individual separation chambers arranged in parallel between the disks divides the milk stream into many thin layers. This minimizes the sedimentation route. A solids particle is considered separated once it has reached the bottom disk surface of the top disk. Flow speed is low here. The particle is no longer entrained with the flow, but slides outwards under the influence of centrifugal force. At the end of the disk, it leaves the separation chamber.
Bowl ejections
In addition to providing adjustable partial ejections, the GEA ejection system also allows the bowl to be emptied completely.
With total ejections, the complete bowl contents are discharged. The feed to the separator has to be interrupted briefly to do this. Total ejections clean all the surfaces inside the bowl due to the very high flow velocities. This is particularly important for chemical CIP of the line and separator. Total ejections of a separator during CIP guarantee optimum results.
Machine Portfolio
Technical Features & Capacities
Clarifiers for Milk, Whey with integrated drive msi 200-06
Available machine types
Clarifiers for milk or whey with flat belt drive
- GEA ecoclean
- MSE
Clarifiers for milk or whey with integrated drive
- MSI
Clarifiers for the recovery of calcium phosphate
- MSC
The hygienic design is certified by 3-A sanitary standards.
Capacities
Milk or Whey
- GEA ecoclean:
Milk or whey clarifying: 3,000 l/h - 15,000 l/h - MSE / MSI:
Milk or whey clarifying: 10,000 l/h - 75,000 l/h - MSC:
Clarifying capacity of DCP: 3000 l/h - 9000 l/h
Standard scope of delivery
Types ecoclean / ecoclear / MSE:
- 3-phase AC motor
- Foundation frame
- Special tools
- Basic spare parts
- Gear oil
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