Decanter centrifuge for bioethanol production
Producing bioethanol involves the fermentation of plant-based sugars and starches, leading to the creation of substantial by-products. Efficient separation of these by-products is essential to optimize the production process and maximize resource utilization.
Optimize bioethanol production with efficient separation.
The GEA decanter centrifuge is an essential tool for bioethanol production that focuses on maximizing separation efficiency and energy savings. Designed with a deep-pond structure, it features automatic differential speed adjustment and full torque for achieving the driest cake and highest separation efficiency. The system also incorporates a small solids discharge diameter and energy jets, contributing to significant energy consumption reductions—up to 30 percent less compared to shallow-pond designs. Enhanced with robust construction, including external gears and tungsten carbide protection, it ensures long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance. The use of VFD drives adds operational flexibility, as bowl speeds can be adjusted during production to suit varying requirements. GEA’s decanter centrifuges are particularly suited for both starch-based and sugar-based feedstock processing, ensuring comprehensive separation of valuable by-products such as proteins, microfibers, and corn oil.
Benefits
- High separation efficiency for optimal bioethanol production
- Lower energy consumption through deep-pond design and energy jets
- Robust and reliable operation with advanced wear protection
- Flexibility in operation with VFD drives
- Compact design for easy maintenance and space-saving