Industrial fermentation separator with nozzle bowl
Optimize your industrial fermentation process with advanced separation technology, designed to handle high cell content and varying feed concentrations efficiently.
Separates and Recirculates Micro-organism Rich Feed
The FEQX nozzle bowl separator from Alfa Laval is designed to optimize the separation of micro-organisms in industrial fermentation and bio-processing applications. Utilizing a high-efficiency disc stack design, it enables continuous, high-speed centrifugation and recirculation, making it ideal for handling feeds with variable concentrations. The FEQX is applicable in producing ethanol, probiotics, and biofuels, offering the flexibility needed in complex bioprocessing environments. With peripheral nozzles and recirculation features, it ensures effective separation of solids with minimized downtime. Available in corrosion-resistant materials, the FEQX is built to standards accommodating rigorous industrial conditions. It integrates seamlessly into existing production lines, supporting continuous operation and enhanced productivity.
Benefits
- Enhances product purity by efficiently separating micro-organisms and contaminants.
- Maintains consistent operations despite variable feed concentrations through recirculation.
- Seamlessly integrates into continuous production lines for increased output.
- Available in corrosion-resistant materials for long-lasting performance in demanding conditions.
- Reduces operational costs with continuous discharge and minimal manual intervention.
- Applications
- Bio-based products,Biotechnology,Micro-organisms separation,Biomass processing,Yeast processing,Industrial fermentation,Bioprocessing
- End products
- Lactic acid,Proteins,Biofuels,Ethanol,Fermentation broths,Biomass-derived chemicals,Biopolymers,Yeast extract,Enzymes,Probiotics
- Steps before
- Fermentation Preparation,Feed Homogenization
- Steps after
- Concentration Adjustment,Product Recovery
- Input ingredients
- liquid,solids,feed,micro-organisms,high cell content,solids impurities,low concentrations of feed solids
- Output ingredients
- light phase,yeast,concentrated solids
- Market info
- Alfa Laval is renowned for its expertise in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling technologies, providing innovative, energy-efficient engineered-to-order solutions for various industries including food, marine, and energy.
- Separator Type
- Nozzle bowl
- Separation Task
- Micro-organisms with high cell content
- Recirculation Feature
- Concentrate recirculation to handle feed solid fluctuations
- Feed Type
- With or without solid impurities
- Working Mechanism
- Nozzle Bowl Separator
- Separation Type
- Disc Stack
- Automation level
- Automated Recycling
- Feed Handling
- High Cell Content
- Feed Concentration Control
- Recirculation Through Nozzles
- Solids Discharge Method
- Continuous Discharge Through Nozzles
- Inline vs. Batch Processing
- Inline Continuous
- Biological compatibility
- Yes
- Cleanability
- High
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Yes
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Bowl Type
- Nozzle Bowl
- Shape and Size
- Various sizes and configurations
- Feed/Discharge Method
- Stationary inlet pipe/Peripheral nozzles
- Recirculation Capability
- Recirculation inlet pipe and tubes
- Nozzle Bowl Type
- Yes
- Recirculation Feature
- Yes
- Peripheral Nozzles
- Yes
- Separator Size,Configuration
- Varies