Aseptic filtration system for juice production
Ensure the microbiological quality and turbidity of juices and concentrates by eliminating Alicyclobacillus spores while offering dual functionality as a juice pasteurizer.
Filters and Pasteurizes Juice and Beverage Concentrates
The MONA Aseptic Filtration System from Bucher Unipektin is a compact device designed to enhance the microbiological quality of juice and concentrate production. Specializing in the elimination of Alicyclobacillus spores, the system optimizes turbidity through a dual-function design that allows for both filtration and standard pasteurization.
The unit processes both concentrate and NFC juices, accommodating aseptic filling systems for a versatile addition to your production line. Utilizing a two-section plate heat exchanger (PHE), it efficiently pre-heats and filters the concentrate, ensuring a final aseptic product free of impurities and microorganisms.
With a processing capacity ranging from 8 to 15 tons per hour, the MONA system operates under a continuous and automatic cycle, ensuring seamless integration into existing setups. It supports steam pressure up to 5 bar and consumption between 300 and 550 kg/h, with available material options of AISI 304 or AISI 316L for improved corrosion resistance.
For automation, the system employs a Simatic S-7-1500 control, offering reliable process monitoring and data archiving. Compliance with hygienic standards is assured, with integrated sterilization and cleaning processes allowing for hassle-free maintenance. Custom engineering support is available, ensuring the system meets specific production needs.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality by eliminating microorganisms, including Alicyclobacillus spores.
- Increases process efficiency with dual-function capability for both juice filtration and pasteurization.
- Reduces operating costs through optimal filter use and steam consumption management.
- Ensures product safety and consistency with comprehensive process monitoring and data archiving.
- Facilitates easy system integration with flexible material options and aseptic filling compatibility.
- Applications
- Juices,Nfc juices,Beverage concentrates
- End products
- Nfc aseptic apple juice,Aseptic berry juice,Aseptic citrus concentrate,Nfc aseptic orange juice,Aseptic apple concentrate,Aseptic tropical fruit concentrate,Nfc aseptic berry juice,Aseptic apple juice,Nfc aseptic citrus juice,Aseptic orange juice
- Steps before
- Heating,Pre-heating,Viscosity reduction
- Steps after
- Cooling,Aseptic filling,Regeneration of heat
- Input ingredients
- juice concentrate,NFC juice,water
- Output ingredients
- aseptic juice concentrate,sterile juice,reduced ACB spores,improved microbiological quality,improved turbidity
- Market info
- Bucher Unipektin is known for producing advanced equipment and systems for the food and beverage industry, specializing in juice processing and filtration technologies with a reputation for innovative solutions and reliable, high-quality products.
- Capacity
- 8-15 t/h
- Weight
- 6.3-11.8 t
- Dimensions
- 10800x2530x2510 mm
- Control System
- Simatic S-7-1500
- Filtration Surface
- 55 m² / 62 m² / 76 m²
- Steam Pressure
- 5 bar
- Steam Consumption
- 300 kg/h / 380 kg/h / 550 kg/h
- Material
- AISI 304 / AISI 316L optionally
- Filtered Concentrate
- 250 t / 300 t / 450 t
- Working Mechanism
- Dual-function
- Integrated Steps
- Pre-filtration and sterile filtration
- CIP/SIP
- Closed circuit with water sterilization and thermal disinfection
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Batch operation
- Automation Level
- Simatic S-7-1500 controlled
- Control System
- Two-stage
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Microbiological Quality
- Improves quality
- Machine footprint
- 10800x2530x2510mm
- Weight
- 6.3-11.8t
- Filtration surface
- 55m²/62m²/76m²
- Material
- AISI 304/AISI 316L
- Control panel type
- Simatic S-7-1500
- Integration possibilities
- Aseptic filling system connection