Yeast centrifuge separator for pharmaceutical applications
Optimize microorganism recovery with high purity and efficiency, utilizing advanced centrifuge technology designed for consistent, automated operation that maintains concentrate quality despite feed variations.

Efficiently Separates and Recovers Yeast and Microorganisms
The MBUX industrial centrifuge from Alfa Laval is engineered for precise and hygienic yeast and microorganism recovery in pharmaceutical and biotech applications. This centrifuge is distinguished by its self-regulating vortex nozzles, maintaining a consistent concentrate dryness regardless of feed variations. It operates continuously, optimizing throughput and integrating seamlessly into automated production lines. With capacities accommodating various process demands, it efficiently purifies products such as yeast extract, APIs, and probiotics. Its construction uses high-grade Super Duplex stainless steel, ensuring corrosion resistance and compliance with GMP standards. Designed for ease of maintenance, it features automated Cleaning In Place (CIP) at full speed, which along with its vibration sensors, enhances operational stability and hygiene.
Benefits
- Ensures high-purity recovery of microorganisms and APIs, enhancing product quality.
- Minimizes energy use through a closed, pressurized system, reducing operational costs.
- Maintains consistent solid concentration with self-regulating vortex nozzles, optimizing process efficiency.
- Enhances hygiene by eliminating the need for pump systems, reducing contamination risk.
- Facilitates easy maintenance with automated CIP, decreasing downtime and labor needs.
- Applications
- Biopharmaceuticals,Microorganism recovery,Yeast separation,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Active pharmaceutical ingredients (apis),Antibiotics,Plasma products,Yeast extract,Probiotics
- Steps before
- Fermentation,Cultivation,Mixing
- Steps after
- CIP (Cleaning In Place),Drying,Filtration,Sterilization
- Input ingredients
- yeast,microorganisms,slurry,concentrate
- Output ingredients
- discharged solids,clarified liquid phase,concentrated solids,concentrate
- 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.
- Material
- High-grade stainless steel
- Material
- Super Duplex stainless steel
- Seal Material
- EPDM / Nitrile rubber
- Energy Efficiency
- Low energy requirements
- Automation
- Self-regulating vortex nozzles
- Cleaning Method
- Cleaning In Place (CIP)
- Phase Discharge
- Under pressure
- Solids Discharge
- Intermittent opening
- Vibration Sensors
- Included
- Motor
- Flange-mounted,pre-mounted at factory
- Capacity
- Different sizes available
- Working Mechanism
- Disc type bowl with vortex nozzles
- Integration Steps
- Yield improved with self-regulating vortex nozzles
- CIP Principles
- Automated CIP at full speed
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Continuous with intermittent bowl opening
- Foaming Control
- Both phases discharged under pressure
- Solids Discharge Method
- Guided to concentrate tubes
- Energy Efficiency
- Low energy requirements in closed system
- Hygienic Design
- Closed system,stainless steel parts
- Solids Ejection
- Bowl opens intermittently
- Automation Level
- Pre-mounted flange motor,speed and vibration sensors
- Abrasion resistance
- High-grade stainless steel
- Biological compatibility
- Food-approved EPDM or nitrile rubber
- Cleanability
- Automated CIP
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Super Duplex stainless steel
- Adaptability
- Self-regulating vortex nozzles
- Machine footprint
- Varies by size
- Bowl material
- Super Duplex stainless steel
- Rubber seals
- Food-approved EPDM or nitrile rubber
- Control panel type
- Automated with sensors
- Discharge method
- Under pressure discharge
- Drive type
- Flange-mounted motor
- Feed/Discharge configuration
- Closed system
- Control panel type
- Flange-mounted control panel
- Integration possibilities
- Self-regulating vortex nozzles
- Material type
- Super Duplex stainless steel
- Motor type
- Factory pre-mounted flange motor