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Cadalpe Flotation units

The flotation process is a technique of separation that removes the suspended solids exploiting their low density and provoking their floating through the injection of a gaseous stream and, if necessary, some additives. The separation is made by the removal of the clarified product from the bottom of the tank (‘reverse racking’).

The C46, applies a discontinuous flotation proces circulating the enzymed treated juice on an external tank to create a deep mixing between the liquid and gas. The commonly used gases are nitrogen or air (especially if a hyper-oxidation result is required on pink juices like Pinot Gris). A  filtration additive is normally wc is usually a specific high electrical charge food grade gelatine.

The flotation process varies between 3 and 5 hours in duration.

Advantages:

First of all, the product is treated at fermentation temperature. There is no cold settling and consequently no warming juice up, saving on substantial refrigeration/electricity costs.

With the flotation unit it’s not necessary to wait 12-24 hours for the static decantation and subsequent warming up. After about 3-5 hours from the end of the flotation process it’s possible to proceed with racking and then yeast innoculation.

The operator during the ‘reverse racking’ process can determine how clean they  clean juice or by  .

A successful floated juice will also remove indigenous yeast, removing competition to the innoculated cultures a resulting in cleaner ferments.

Models and Flow Rate:

C46-01 with production of 15,000 to 17,500Lts/Hr

C46-02 with production of 30,000 to 35,000Lts/Hr

C46-03 with production of 50,000 to 60,000Lts/Hr

Related Downloads

  • c46.pdf
    Cadalpe Flotation brochure

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