BREW 80
Multi-purpose separation module for craft brewing
BREW 80 separation module for craft brewing
The Alfa Laval BREW 80 is a compact plug’n play separation Applications
module with a very small footprint, which reduces the amount The BREW 80 is based on solids ejecting HSS and can be
of floor space needed in breweries. In order to facilitate instal- used within the brewing industry for many applications.
lation, start-up process and simplify subsequent operation, Designed for use by craft brewers, the BREW 80 separation
the BREW 80 unit is delivered as a complete fully equipped module is particularly suitable for clarifying:
separation module ready to install. The BREW 80 separation
module is an efficient solution for craft brewers becoming an • Beer after fermentation
environmentally friendly way to clarify beer. The design in the • Beer after maturation
Brew 80 separator is based on a top feed inlet with axial • Near bright styles.
hermetic outlet offering low oxygen pick up. The separator
has a fixed discharge volume and delivers solids discharge
volumes with great accuracy. Solid discharge is triggered by
timer or control panel button.
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Special features of the separator bowl
The special geometry of the bowl (Fig. 1) ensures gentler 1
acceleration for shear-sensitive agglomerates and particles (1). 2
Combined with the special disc stack design (2), these sig-
nificant improvements of the fluid dynamics lead to maximum
separation efficiency, at the same time as reducing power
consumption. The paring disc design and the hermetic seal (3)
reduces oxygen pickup to a minimum, as well as preventing
loss of volatile aromas or CO2.
Standard design
The unit consists of a stainless steel skid fitted with a separa-
tor and all the auxiliary equipment needed for safe, efficient
operation. Apart from the BREW 80 separator, the Brew 80
separation system includes: Fig. 1 Bowl principle
• Feed valve that is automatically closed when not in
production mode.
• Sight glasses at both inlet and outlet
• Sample valves at both inlet and outlet
• Flow meter with volumetric totalizer. Options
• Pressure indicator at outlet. A solids handling module can be fitted to the skid. This con-
• Regulating valve for back pressure adjustments. sists of a collecting funnel and a pump. A stand-alone feed
• Water tank with integrated pump for constant operating pump can also be supplied.
water supply.
• Solenoid valve block for addition of operating water, and Operating principles
solenoid valve for automatic flushing of bowl exterior. The feed containing beer, yeast and other solids is led into the
• Fitted with cover switch and vibration sensor. unit (Fig. 2) through connection 201 and then into the separator.
• A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) starts and drives the The solids are collected in the periphery of the rotating bowl
separator motor. The control panel displays information about and are discharged at preset intervals. The solid part is dis-
the operation, such as operating mode and time to next charged from the separator through a cyclone and leaves the
discharge. It also displays alarm messages. The operator’s module from connection 222, alternatively through an integrated
interface is straightforward and easy to understand. solids pump (see options). The clarified beer is pumped out
of the rotor by means of a built-in paring disc and then passes
All metallic parts that come in contact with the process liquid a flow meter, a pressure indicator, a sight glass and a regulating
are made of high-grade stainless steel. Liquid-wetted rubber valve. The clarified beer leaves the module through connection
gaskets are made of food-grade nitrile rubber. 220.
Fig. 2 BREW 80 flowchart
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Technical specification Utilities consumption
Beer capacity up to 50 hl/h Power consumption (separator) 10.1 kW at 8 m3/h
Hydraulic capacity 90 hl/l (76 US barrels/h) 1) Water consumption up to 48 l/h (0.2 US gpm)
Solids discharge volume 2.1 litres (0.55 gal) Required water pressure for separator 3.5 bar (50 psi)
Feed temperature range 0–100 oC (32–212 oF)
Bowl speed 8,400 rpm Material data
Feed pressure required 0–200 KPa (29 psi) Bowl body s.s. 1.4501 UNS S32760
Outlet pressure available 0–700 kPa (102 psi) Bowl hood, lock ring and distributor s.s. 1.4462 UNS S31803
Sound pressure 81 dB(A) Solids cover and frame hood s.s. 1.4401 UNS 31600
Separator motor 11 kW In and outlet parts s.s. 1.4401 UNS 31600
Feed pump motor (optional) 2.2 kW Frame bottom part Cast grey iron
Solids pump motor (optional) 0.86 kW Piping s.s. 1.4407 UNS S30400
Recommended fuse at 400V (460V, 60Hz) 25 amp (40 amp) Gaskets and O-rings Nitrile rubber
1)
Actual capacity depends on particle sizes, densities, viscosity and require
degree of separation
2)
According to ISO 4871 Shipping data (approximate)
Connections Complete module incl. bowl & motor (net) 830 kg (1,830 lbs)
Product inlet, outlet TC or NW32 acc to DIN11851 Gross weight 1,025 kg (2,260 lbs
Water Hose nipple 19 mm (1.5 inch TC) Volume 3.8 m3 (134 ft3)
Solids cyclone Hose 101 mm
Solids pump (optional) NW25 acc to DIN11851
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Dimensions
1545 mm (61”)
1815 mm (71.5”)
920 mm (36”) 975 mm (38.5”)
PFT00570EN 1303 Alfa Laval reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification.
How to contact Alfa Laval
Up-to-date Alfa Laval contact details
for all countries are always available
on our website at www.alfalaval.com
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