Decanters in Wineries · Decanter Operation The load on the secondary motor is measured and...

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GEA Mechanical Equipment Presented By: Kevin Dawe Business Development Manager GEA Westfalia Separator Australia Pty Ltd Decanters in Wineries

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Page 1: Decanters in Wineries · Decanter Operation The load on the secondary motor is measured and converted to torque • the higher the load the higher the torque • the higher the torque

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Presented By: Kevin Dawe

Business Development Manager

GEA Westfalia Separator Australia Pty Ltd

Decanters in Wineries

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Contents:

• General Decanter Operation

• Harvinex – Decanter on Harvester

• Vinex – Must Decanter

• Lees Decanter

• Summary

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Decanter Operation

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Decanter Operation

Main motor

Solids

Juice

Grape mash

Scroll

Bowl

Secondary motor

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Decanter Operation

P[bar]

Solids plug

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Decanter Operation

The load on the secondary motor is measured and converted to torque

• the higher the load the higher the torque

• the higher the torque the more solids in the decanter bowl

•the more solids, the higher the torque = dryer cake

• Scroll automatically regulates scroll speed to maintain torque

• Torque is maintained regardless of any change in feed solids

Secondary motor

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Harvinex

Harvinex:

• Decanter installed on full harvesting machine

• Replaces pressing technology

• Relocates the juice extraction process directly into vineyard

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Grapes

Harvester

Vibrating Device

Conveyor Belt

Harvinex

Grape Bin

Truck

Destemmer/Crusher

Must Tank

Press

Clarification

Fermentation

1 1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Tanker

Harvinex

Destemmer

Decanter

Fermentation

Juice Tank 3

4 8 Pomace Disposal

Pomace Left in

Vineyard

2

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Harvinex

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Harvinex

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Harvinex Video

Page 13: Decanters in Wineries · Decanter Operation The load on the secondary motor is measured and converted to torque • the higher the load the higher the torque • the higher the torque

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Harvinex Video

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Juice Tank

Harvinex

Destemmer

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Decanter

Harvinex

Solids Discharge in front of rear wheel

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Harvinex

The decanter can be drained completely of juice by elevating the front end of the harvester

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Harvinex

Tank Juice

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Harvinex

Typical Decanter Pomace

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Harvinex Trials

Trials have been conducted in:

• Europe

• South America

• New Zealand

The decanter model CA 501-01-99 was used for trials:

• Fully hydraulic bowl & scroll

• Bursting Protection in Case of Accident

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Results from New Zealand:

• Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

• Capacity: 7200 – 8200 l/hour

• 80% of all juice solids samples measured <2% most <1% v/v

• Average pomace dryness after decanter >35% d.s.

Future:

• Redesign Harvinex with model GCF 5000 or GCF 6000

• Expected capacities

• GCF 5000 > 12,000 l/hr

• GCF 6000> 15,000 l/hr

• Release 2015

Harvinex Trials

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Vinex

Processing of must through a decanter

Vinex

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8- 10 % v/v Solids

Vinex

Conventional – Screw Press

Destemmer/Crusher

Screw Press

Tank

Cold Settling

Fermentation

Tank Bottoms - RDV

Racking

Pomace Disposal 8- 10 % v/v Solids

Destemmer/Crusher

Screw Press

Tank

Clarification GSC 150

Fermentation

Pomace Disposal

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<1 % v/v Solids 4- 6 % v/v Solids 4- 6 % v/v Solids

Vinex

Conventional – Tank Press

Destemmer/Crusher

Tank Press

Tank

Cold Settling

Fermentation

Tank Bottoms - RDV

Racking

Destemmer/Crusher

Tank Press

Tank

Clarification GSC 150

Fermentation

Decanter

Destemmer/Crusher

Decanter

Fermentation

Pomace Disposal

Pomace Disposal

Pomace Disposal

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Vinex

Results on Must from New Zealand 2013 Vintage

Model: GCF 555

Capacity: 15-20m3/hr

Juice Clarity: 0.4-0.6% v/v solids

Pomace: >35% Dry Solids

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Lees Processing

Lees Processing:

Juice Lees

Juice Floatation Lees

White Wine Lees

Red Wine Lees

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Lees Processing Performance:

Model GCF 555

Juice Lees

Feed Solids: 15-25% v/v

Capacity: 6-8,000 l/hr

Juice Clarity: <1.5% v/v

Solids/Cake: >40% D.S

Lees Processing

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Lees Processing Performance:

Model GCF 555

Juice Lees

Feed Solids: 30-40 % v/v

Capacity: 3-4,000 l/hr

Juice Clarity: <2 % v/v

Solids/Cake: >40 % D.S

Lees Processing

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Lees Processing Performance:

Model GCF 555

Juice Floatation Solids

Feed Solids: 30-40 % v/v

Capacity: 2-4,000 l/hr

Juice Clarity: <2 % v/v

Solids/Cake: >40 % D.S

Lees Processing

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Lees Processing Performance:

Model GCF 555

White Wine Lees

Feed Solids: 30-40 % v/v

Capacity: 2-4,000 l/hr

Wine clarity: <2 % v/v

Solids/Cake: >45 % D.S

Lees Processing

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Lees Processing Performance:

Model GCF 555

Red Wine Lees

Feed Solids: 30-40 % v/v

Capacity: 2-4,000 l/hr

Wine clarity: <2 % v/v

Solids/Cake: >50 % D.S

Lees Processing

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Decanters in Wineries

Summary:

• Continuous

• High Yield

• Homogenous Quality

• Balanced/Simple Process (less process steps)

• Low Labour

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Presentation context

• This presentation was given as part of a workshop on grape and juice processing

equipment convened by the Australian Wine Research Institute (AWRI) at the 15th

Australian Wine Industry Technical Conference in July 2013.

• The main intention of the workshop was to provide attendees with information on

equipment that is new or unusual or that has not been widely used in Australia.

• This and the other presentations given were prepared by equipment suppliers, not by

AWRI, and AWRI does not necessarily endorse the views presented. Before the

purchase of any major winery equipment, AWRI recommends appropriate background

investigations being undertaken; including visits to facilities already using similar

equipment, consultation with independent experts and the performing of in-house trials.

• AWRI received no payment from suppliers for the inclusion of their equipment in the

workshop.

• For any further details on the workshop please contact AWRI Senior Engineer, Dr Simon

Nordestgaard, by email at [email protected].