Centrifuge water saving unit for sustainable cooling

Reduce your cooling water consumption by 99.9% with this efficient solution designed to optimize energy usage and minimize resource waste in continuous high-speed operations.

Reduces Cooling Water Usage in Separators

The GEA Centrifuge Water Saving Unit stands out as a leading solution for sustainable industrial processing. It efficiently transfers emitted heat from operating separators to glycol or iced water through recirculating cooling water, drastically reducing cooling water consumption by 99.9%. This system is crucial for applications in dairy, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical processing, resulting in end-products such as milk, cheese, yogurt, and active pharmaceutical ingredients. The unit operates continuously and automatically, with a flow rate of 13 liters per minute, optimizing energy use through separate cooling circuits for the engine and hood/catcher. Compatibility across all GEA separator types allows for seamless integration, whether in new machines or as a retrofit. The system’s CIP optimization reduces energy footprints, while its compact size ensures easy installation and minimal maintenance. Additionally, the Water Saving Unit complies with rigorous environmental standards, supporting your operation’s commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

  • Drastically cuts water usage by 99.9%, leading to significant cost savings.
  • Lowers energy consumption by optimizing heat transfer processes.
  • Minimizes installation and maintenance efforts due to compact design.
  • Enables swift integration into existing systems, enhancing flexibility.
  • Promotes sustainability and resources conservation in production operations.

General


Applications
Chemical processing,Beverage processing,Environmental applications,Dairy production,Food processing,Pharmaceutical
End products
Beverages,Biofuels,Milk,Active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Nutraceutical supplements,Cheese,Water treatment,Effluent treatment,Butter,Chemical solvents,Yogurt,Juices
Steps before
Separation,Cooling water supply
Steps after
Energy recovery,Wastewater reduction
Input ingredients
recirculating cooling water,glycol mixture,iced water,continuous minimum supply of iced water or glycol mixture
Output ingredients
reduced water consumption,cooled separator components,emitted heat transfer,optimized energy consumption
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Water Consumption Reduction
99.9%
Cooling Water Throughput
3,600 liters per day
Flow Rate
13 l/min
Cooling Temperature Range
10 °C to 30 °C
Glycol or Iced Water Supply
15 l/min
Minimum Pressure
2 bar
Size
380 (w) x 380 (l) x 485 (h) mm (new version)
Size
380 (w) x 580 (l) x 495 (h) mm (retrofit version)
Cooling Water Savings
1.3 million liters per year per separator

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Recirculating cooling water system
Integrated steps
Heat transfer via cooling water to glycol or iced water
CIP/SIP
CIP optimization
Changeover time
Half-day installation
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
PLC / IoT gateway
Energy efficiency
Significantly optimized energy consumption
Cleaning method
CIP compatible
Cooling operation
Separate circuits for engine and hood + catcher

Material Compatibility


Corrosive resistance
Compatible with glycol and iced water
Cleanability
Simple cleaning with standard CIP procedures

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
380 (w) x 380 (l) x 485 (h) mm
Retrofit version size
380 (w) x 580 (l) x 495 (h) mm
Compact design
Fits in small space,size of two water crates

Custom Options


Control panel type
Cloud connectivity via IoT gateway
Integration possibilities
Connection to GEA UC App and Siemens Mindconnect IoT 2040
Compatibility
Compatible with all GEA separator types
Retrofit availability
Available for new machines and existing installations
CIP Optimization
Included for air-cooled motors
Possible for water-cooled
Flow settings
Customizable temperature between 10 °C and 30 °C