Drying systems for alcohol production

Enhance your spirits production with precise moisture control and nutrient retention, optimizing outputs like whisky and DDGS while ensuring compliance with emission standards.

Dries, Evaporates, and Converts Stillage

VetterTec’s alcohol production systems excel in transforming distillation by-products into Dry Distillers Grains with Solubles (DDGS) and protein-rich feeds. These systems employ a range of dryers, including tube bundle and spray dryers, coupled with mechanical dewatering and pneumatic conveying systems. Suitable for high-throughput operations, they handle various product types from liquids to solids efficiently. Integrating seamlessly within production lines, the systems leverage advanced automation for continuous operation, ensuring minimal emissions and optimal energy recovery through stillage evaporation. Constructed from robust materials, these systems are designed for durability and corrosion resistance, with options for customization to meet specific production demands. Proven reliable over decades, they are a preferred choice for distilleries and bioethanol producers aiming for efficient waste utilization while complying with environmental standards and feed nutrient requirements.

Benefits

  • Enhances production efficiency by transforming by-products into high-value DDGS and protein-rich feeds.
  • Reduces operational costs with energy-efficient drying and evaporation processes.
  • Minimizes environmental impact with low-emission operations and advanced filtration systems.
  • Supports continuous production with robust automation and reliable equipment design.
  • Adaptable to various feedstocks and production scales, catering to diverse operational needs.

General


Applications
Ddgs,Bioethanol,Spirits,Alcohol,High protein animal feed
End products
Dry distillers grains with solubles (ddgs),Whisky,Protein-rich animal feed,Scotch,Rum,Yeast extract,Ethanol fuel,Brandy,Vodka
Steps before
Distillation,Stillage evaporation,Energy recovery
Steps after
Drying to DDGS,Feed pelletizing,Yeast spray drying,Pneumatic conveying,Cooling,Intermediate storage
Input ingredients
stillage,whisky production materials,vodka production materials,scotch production materials,spirits production materials,syrups
Output ingredients
DDGS (Dried Distillers Grains with Solubles),high protein animal feed,pelletized feed,yeast,protein-rich feed,ethanol,whisky,vodka,scotch,spirits
Market info
VetterTec is known for engineering and manufacturing industrial drying and dewatering solutions, particularly for the food, brewery, chemical, and environmental industries, leveraging extensive experience in delivering efficient and reliable tailored systems.

Technical Specifications


Automation
High reliability and availability
Emission Standards
Latest standards compliance
Feed Type
High protein animal feed (DDGS)
Dryer Type
Various types including stillage evaporator
Energy Recovery
Stillage evaporator
Emission Control
Closed Air System,Integrated Filters
Syrup Utilization
Highest utilization

Operating Characteristics


Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Energy efficiency
0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
Cleaning method
CIP / Manual

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Agglomeration risk
Low

Physical Characteristics


Tank shape
Cylindrical
Tank size
Variable
Discharge method
Automated

Custom Options


Control panel type
Customizable according to user requirements
Integration possibilities
Seamless integration with existing distillation systems
Emission control systems
Closed Air System with Integrated Filters
Dryer types
Various,selected based on specific needs
Evaporator types
Stillage Evaporator for energy recovery
Cooling systems
Cooling Towers and Meal Cooler options
Feed systems
Sophisticated Mixing Systems
Advanced drying technologies
High Protein Feed (DDGS) Dryer
Automation level
Customizable level of automation