Algae harvest and concentration filtration system

Optimize algae production by seamlessly integrating this filtration system for efficient harvesting and concentration, significantly reducing energy use and manual labor while ensuring gentle product handling.

Filters and Concentrates Algae Biomass

The Vibro-Lab35P from SANI Membranes leverages revolutionary Vibro® Technology to optimize algae processing by filtration and concentration. This system efficiently addresses the challenges of harvesting, dewatering, and thickening algae biomass. Capable of processing up to 11 liters per hour, it is ideal for applications spanning biofuel production, fish feed, pharmaceuticals, and food industries. Utilizing a unique Free Flow Plate design, it offers energy savings of up to 95% by eliminating the need for a crossflow pump. Fully automated and scalable for continuous or batch operations, it excels in preserving fragile algae structures due to reduced product shear. Constructed with options for corrosion-resistant materials, the Vibro-Lab35P integrates into existing production lines with minimal downtime, supporting various processing scales from lab development to full production. Compliance with industry standards ensures high-quality output, while engineering support facilitates customized configurations to meet specific operational needs.

Benefits

  • Streamlines algae production by combining multiple processing steps into one system.
  • Cuts energy usage by up to 95%, significantly lowering operational costs.
  • Preserves delicate algae cell structures, enhancing product quality.
  • Facilitates scalable operations, from pilot studies to full-scale production.
  • Enables efficient resource use by re-circulating water and maintaining nutrient levels.

General


Applications
Human food,Fish feed,Biotech,Algae,Biofuel,Pharmaceuticals
End products
Nannochloropsis concentrate,Algae-infused dietary supplements,Algae-based biofuel,Algae-derived food additives,Algae-derived fish feed,Chlorella concentrate,Algae-based pharmaceutical ingredients,Algae protein extract
Steps before
Flotation,Gravity Sedimentation,Centrifuging
Steps after
Buffer Exchange,Fractionation,Recovery of Target Molecules
Input ingredients
algae culture,algae debris,algae protein,water,pond feed stream,photo bioreactor feed stream
Output ingredients
highly concentrated algae,sterile permeate,algae concentrate,protein concentrate
Market info
Sanimembranes is known for innovative membrane filtration solutions in the industrial and biotechnological sectors, emphasizing energy efficiency and sustainability. They specialize in crossflow membrane designs for ultrafiltration and microfiltration processes.

Technical Specifications


Filtration Technology
Vibro Membrane Filtration (VMF)
Separation Method
Microfiltration
Energy Consumption Reduction
Up to 95%
Water Removal Efficiency
Up to 98%
Algae Concentration Capability
Nannochloropsis up to 190 g/l,Chlorella up to 290 g/l
Operational Mode
Continuous or Batch
Feed Flow Rate
6500 l/h
Concentrated Product Output
11 l/h
Flow Type
Plug Flow,Mix Flow
System Automation
Fully Automated
Handling Capability
Fragile Algae
Free Flow Plate Design
Open and Clean Design
Continuous Microfiltration
Low and Uniform TMP

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
Vibration for turbulence
Integrated Steps
Harvest,concentration,dewatering
CIP Principles
Fully automated cleaning
Batch vs. Continuous Operation
Continuous operation
Energy Efficiency
Up to 95% reduction
Gentle Product Handling
Ideal for fragile algae
Flow Type
Plug flow / Mix flow
Reuse of Water
Sterile permeate return

Material Compatibility


Biological compatibility
Yes
Cleanability
High
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Density/particle size
50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Feed/discharge method
Continuous / Batch

Custom Options


Module Design
Free Flow Plate with open channels