CLARA - CLARA 80 - Multi-purpose clarifier for wine and other beverages
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Multi-purpose clarifier for wine and other beverages CLARA 80 When producers of wine and other beverages consider using a separator for clarification purposes, flexibility and ease of operation are important issues. In production plants, the way such a separator is to be installed is also crucial. The unique design of the CLARA 80 mobile separation unit features a very small footprint, which reduces the amount of floor space needed. In order to speed up the start-up process and simplify subsequent operation, the CLARA 80 unit is delivered as a complete fully equipped system ready to install. CLARA 80 is highly efficient, and provides users with an environmentally friendly alternative to earth filters. Applications The CLARA 80 mobile separation unit is specially designed for use by the wine and beverage industries. CLARA 80 is well suited to clarifying the following products: • white grape must (free run and press juice). • young wine (still and sparkling). • matured wine. • fruit juices (deciduous, citrus and tropical). • coffee and tea extract. CLARA 80 separation unit.

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Special features of the separator bowl The special geometry of the bowl (Fig. 1) ensures gentler acceleration for shear-sensitive agglomerates and particles (1). Combined with a new patented disc stack design (2), these significant improvements of the fluid dynamics lead to maximum separation efficiency, at the same time as reducing power consumption. The new paring disc design (3) reduces oxygen pickup to a minimum, as well as preventing loss of volatile aromas or CO2. CLARA 80 is also available in a hermetically sealed version with a seal mechanism that makes it possible to clarify sparkling...

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Technical specification Throughput capacity 9000 l/h (76 US barrels/h) 1) Solids discharge volume 2.1 litres (0.55 gal) Feed temperature range 0–100 oC (32–212 oF) Bowl speed 8,400 rpm Feed pressure required 0–200 KPa (29 psi) Outlet pressure available 0–700 kPa (102 psi) Sound pressure 81 dB(A) Separator motor 11 kW Feed pump motor 2.2 kW Solids pump motor 0.86 kW Recommended fuse at 400V 25 amp 1 ) Actual capacity depends on particle sizes, densities, viscosity and require degree of separation. 2 ) According to ISO 4871. Material data Bowl body s.s. 1.4501 UNS S32760 Bowl hood, lock ring and...

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PPM00122EN 0507 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 Alfa Laval reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification. 1815 mm(71.5”)1545mm(61”)975mm(38.5”)920mm(36”) Dimensions

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