Innovative centrifugal technology FLOTTWEG TRICANTER for wheat starch production

The FLOTTWEG TRICANTER

Starch has been produced from various feedstocks for quite some time. The desire for a broad range of end products coupled with stronger environmental regulations, forces

producers to look for the most effective and economic processing equipment available. Utilizing the FLOTTWEG TRICANTER to separate A-starch, pentosans, and

gluten/B-starch into 3 distinct fractions is the most effective and economic way to process wheat flour into its by-products.

Operating principle of the FLOTTWEG TRICANTER

Benefits of FLOTTWEG TRICANTER for wheat starch

Better separation efficiency.
A good starch split makes downstream processing easier and improves product quality and yield.

Easier and more flexible to

operate. Allows the end user to produce high quality end products from changing feed materials.

Minimal fresh water

consumption.

Waste water reduction with

minimal solids content.

Special features of FLOTTWEG TRICANTER for starch separation

Adjustable impeller
Allows for continuous adjustment of pond height during machine operation. Excellent gluten quality is achievable at lower product temperatures.

Lubrication
The simplicity of the Flottweg oil-air lubrication system ensures an optimal amount of lubrication maximizing bearing life and requiring virtually no maintenance.

Drive system
Flottweg offers both hydraulic and electric scroll drive arrangements. The FLOTTWEG SIMP DRIVE, which is Flottwegs unique dual VFD drive system, has proven to have the lowest energy requirements of any decanter or tricanter available.

Z6E-3/441 TRICANTER

Wear protection
All parts susceptible to wear are protected by a special stellite coating which allows for a more CIPable and hygienic design.

Maintenance
Robust and ergonomic design results in longer maintenance intervals and minimal down time for scheduled inspections.

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The FLOTTWEG TRICANTER process

Basic Process Description

Flour is mixed with water at a specified ratio in a dough mixer. Rapid and complete mixing accelerates the formation of gluten. After water

adsorption and hydration in an aging tank, the highly viscous slurry is pumped into a homogenizer where shear forces effectively brake up the matrix.

Then the mixture is fed directly to the FLOTTWEG TRICANTER where it is efficiently separated into three (3) distinct phases.

FLOTTWEG TRICANTER process

The solids phase is a nearly pure A-starch that contains approximately 1.5 % protein at a concentration of about 54 % d.s. After removing the fibres, the A-starch is washed in a multiple stage hydrocyclone

washing system to a protein content of 0.25 to 0.30 % or less. The A-starch is concentrated to 21 Be, which is suitable as a raw material for glucose production or can be dewatered and dried further to approximately 88 %.

A-starch is separated via the solids discharge ports which allows for a high yield and low protein content. The A-starch no longer contains any gluten.

The heavy liquid phase contains gluten and B-starch. It is discharged under moderate pressure via the combination of a separation disc and patented adjustable impeller, which allows for density and gluten quality optimization during operation. The gluten is separated from the B-starch by screens and is then pressed and dried in a

gluten dryer. After removing fibres, the B-Starch fraction is fed into a HC-Unit to recover remaining larger starch particles (B+) to increase yields at high product concentrations. The overflow is subject for further purification with a FLOTTWEG SEDICANTER. The liquid effluent from the FLOTTWEG TRICANTER is clean and can

Starch density and gluten quality can be optimized during operation.

minimizes fresh water consumption, and dramatically reduces the amount of waste water produced. Reducing the

The light liquid phase contains pentosans and other soluble components. It is discharged from the tricanter via gravity and can be considered the wastewater stream of a starch plant. Separating these components near the beginning of the starch production process,

amount of fresh water required will minimize starch losses.

Minimized starch losses with reduced fresh water consumption.

be re-used as process water.

FLOTTWEG offers an adaptive process water system depending on the customers requirements. All clarified effluents can be recycled in a subdivided central process water tank. Controlled dosing of fresh water ensures the process water quality and can be adjusted according to the requirements for the various process stages.

FLOTTWEG TRICANTER TECHNOLOGY allows a starch production facility the flexibility to produce a broad range of end products. These products can be wet or dried, depending on clients preference. Customized process solutions, including the necessary flow sheets, can be provided to meet all product requirements.

Possible end products

Dewatered or dried gluten Wet A-starch 21 Be suitable

for glucose production

Dry A-starch for modification Wet B-starch and fibres for

feed stock or alcohol production

Wet pentosans and solubles

for feed stock

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FLOTTWEG SEDICANTER and DISC STACK CENTRIFUGES

The perfect solution for your process effluents

The SEDICANTER was developed to concentrate and thicken products which are very difficult to separate such as proteins, pentosans, and other slimy products. DECANTER centrifuges are limited to suspensions in which the solids sufficiently compact

to a point where they are effectively conveyed and discharged by the internal scroll. Suspensions with fine solids cannot be effectively discharged from a decanter due to the slimy nature of the separated solids.

The SEDICANTER can be used in the starch process for:

Protein recovery from

wheat starch effluent

Concentration of
pentosans/proteins

Separation of very fine fibres

from protein solutions

The water surplus from Astarch separation, B-starch concentration, and the fiber fraction can be processed to increase recovery. FLOTTWEG DISC STACK CENTRIFUGES are used for clarifying recycled process water to avoid accumulation of fine suspended solids.

The new AC-series of Flottweg disc stack clarifiers are perfectly suited for the effluent treatment in the wheat starch process. Their features include:

Compact spindle unit for

easy maintenance

Extremely low noise levels

during operation and discharge

Innovative bowl discharge

system for accurate partial and total solids discharge

Low-maintenance belt drive High sludge chamber volume

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Experience
FLOTTWEG has been manufacturing decanter centrifuges and developing decanter technology for more than 50 years. FLOTTWEG 3-phase tricanter technology has been well proven for more than 20 years.

References
FLOTTWEG DECANTERS and TRICANTERS are in

Engineering
Flottwegs engineering staff can offer any degree of required support ranging from decanter/tricanter installation information to complete product management.

operation in many wellknown starch companies around the world. A large number of centrifuges are successfully running on wheat starch separation applications.

Turn key projects

Flottweg can engineer and design complete wheat starch production lines. Our process incorporates well proven FLOTTWEG EQUIPMENT such as the TRICANTER, special A- and B-starch dewatering DECANTERS, the SEDICANTER , DISC STACK

genizers from well-known suppliers modified to meet the specific process requirements.

CENTRIFUGES and screens, hydrocyclones, and homo-

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FLOTTWEG advanced starch technology

Certified German Technology

FLOTTWEG has been a leading supplier of centrifuges for over 50 years with the highest of manufacturing standards. FLOTTWEG is ISO 9001 certified and manufactures all products in compliance with the latest technical standards. FLOTTWEG products are designed and manufactured in GERMANY!

Technical data
FLOTTWEG STARCH TRICANTER Z4E Bowl diameter Max. Bowl speed Material of construction Overall dimensions (LxWxH) Gross weight Motor size 420 mm (17) 4 200 rpm Z5E 530 mm (21) 3 500 rpm Z6E 620 mm (24) 3 200 rpm

All product wetted parts are made of high grade stainless steel such as DIN 1.4463 (Duplex) and 1.4571(AISI 316) 3 200 x 1 000 x 1 000 mm 126 x 39 x 39 2 600 kg (5 700 lb) 30 + 22 kW (70 hp) 1 3 t/h 4 525 x 1 405 x 1 140 mm 178 x 55 x 45 6 200 kg (13 700 lb) 75 + 30 kW (140 hp) 3 6 t/h 4 125 x 2 050 x 1 200 mm 162 x 81 x 47 5 400 kg (11 900 lb) 90 + 90 kW (240 hp) 6 11 t/h

Capacity (wheat flour) Option

Electro polished surfaces, base frame available in stainless steel, hydraulic and motor gears

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Representative:

Flottweg GmbH & Co. KGaA I n d u s t r i e s t r. 6 8 84137 Vilsbiburg Germany Telephone +49 8741 301-0 Telefax +49 8741 301-300 mail@flottweg.com www.flottweg.com

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