Starch separator for starch production
Optimize your starch production with a high-capacity, energy-efficient separator designed for continuous high-speed operations. Perfect for maximizing yield in starch and gluten separation while maintaining reliable uptime and low maintenance.
Separates and Clarifies Starch Products Efficiently
The Merco 32 and Merco 38 nozzle centrifuges from Alfa Laval are engineered specifically for the starch industry, providing a robust solution for challenging separation processes. Designed to handle high solids loads and continuous discharge, these centrifuges utilize a unique recirculation system to efficiently separate, thicken, and clarify starch products such as cornstarch and wheat gluten. With the capability to adjust starch production settings dynamically, the Merco nozzle centrifuges allow for precision control over the process, enhancing yield and purity. The Merco 38 model offers up to a 30% capacity increase and a 25% reduction in power consumption, underscoring its energy-efficient design. Installation is straightforward, and the units are compatible with existing systems for seamless integration. Constructed with durability in mind, they require minimal maintenance, thus ensuring high uptime and a reduced total cost of ownership for starch producers and food processing companies.
Benefits
- Enhances production capacity while reducing energy costs by up to 25%.
- Facilitates easy process adjustments for consistent product quality.
- Minimizes maintenance-related downtime with durable, robust design.
- Integrates smoothly into existing systems to expand operational capabilities.
- Optimizes solids separation to improve product yield and purity.
- Applications
- Gluten,Starch,Middlings
- End products
- Cornstarch,Rice starch,Wheat middlings,Potato starch,Modified starches,Wheat gluten,Tapioca starch
- Steps before
- Grinding,Purification
- Steps after
- Gluten thickening,Mill stream thickening,Middlings clarification
- Input ingredients
- starch feed,solids,wash water
- Output ingredients
- separated starch,gluten,thickened mill stream,clarified liquids
- 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.
- Capacity
- Up to 30% capacity increase
- Power Consumption
- Low,up to 25% reduction
- Bowl Speed
- Max. at 50 Hz - 2950 rpm
- Installed Power
- 225/260 kW
- Nozzle Centrifuge Type
- Continuously discharging solids
- Automation
- Adjustable settings while operating
- Nozzle Size
- Large-diameter
- Separation Process Control
- Underflow draw-off valve
- Working Mechanism
- Nozzle centrifuge with continuous solids discharge
- Automation Level
- Variable,with operator adjustable settings
- Energy Efficiency
- Low power consumption
- Service and Maintenance
- Simplified maintenance and service
- Changeover Time
- Quick upgrade with bowl replacement
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Continuous
- Installation
- Easy installation
- Adaptability
- Flexible settings for varying feed concentrations
- Discharge Method
- Continuous nozzle discharge
- Uptime and Reliability
- High uptime with sturdy design
- Abrasion resistance
- High
- Biological compatibility
- Suitable for food-grade materials
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- High
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Bowl shape
- Hanging bowl
- Bowl size
- Varies by model
- Machine footprint
- Compact
- Discharge method
- Continuous discharge via nozzles
- Control panel type
- Advanced with manual adjustments
- Feed method
- Motorized feed with sensors
- Control panel type
- PLC / HMI integration
- Discharge method
- Continuous discharge
- Upgrade possibilities
- Upgradeable from H-30 to Merco 32 by replacing the bowl
- Nozzle design
- Power-saving,large-diameter nozzles