High-yield fermentation system for raw material processing

In industrial fermentation processes, achieving high yields and product purity is often a challenge. Key issues include the efficient handling of raw materials, optimal enzyme usage, and maintaining the vitality of yeasts for excellent conversion rates.

Optimize raw material handling and yeast vitality

The GEA fermentation system offers extensive capabilities in planning, designing, and equipping for raw material handling and fermentation lines. The system includes innovative designs for mashing and minimizes costs associated with process enzymes and additives. Separate yeast propagation ensures high vitality, resulting in excellent conversion rates. The system also features optimized mixing technologies for uniform temperature distribution and processes designed for economic recovery of residual ethanol from exhaust gases. High-quality CO2 is created as a value-added product from exhaust treatment. Transparency in the process is achieved through accurate capture and validation of input, conversion, and output data. The equipment is designed with sanitary features to avoid dead spots, ensuring good cleanability and drainability. The expertise of GEA engineers guarantees high process reliability and minimal operational costs.

Benefits

  • Reduced operational costs
  • High vitality of yeasts leading to excellent conversion rates
  • Economic recovery of residual ethanol
  • High-quality CO2 as a value-added product
  • Sanitary design ensuring good cleanability and drainability