Challenges
1. Rapid Sedimentation of Filter Aids
Perlite and bentonite have a higher specific gravity than wine, causing them to settle at the bottom of the tank within a short time.
Once settled, their adsorption surface area was reduced, making it difficult to achieve the expected filtration effect and resulting in lower wine quality.
2. Narrow and Tall Tank Geometry
For space efficiency, the filtration tank had a small diameter and a tall structure.
This geometry required strong mixing power to lift the settled particles from the bottom and circulate them throughout the tank.
3. Difficulty in Top Installation and Maintenance
Installing an agitator with a long shaft at the top of the narrow tank would make maintenance and cleaning difficult and unsafe, requiring the tank cover to be opened or the shaft to be removed.
Therefore, it was essential to keep the top space clear.
SEDNA Solution
1. Bottom-Mounted SDM Magnetic Mixer
SEDNA ENG selected the bottom-mounted SDM magnetic mixer as the optimal solution to generate mixing force directly at the lowest part of the tank, where sedimentation occurs.
This was the most effective position for re-suspending settled particles.
2. Powerful Upward Flow Generation
Considering the narrow and tall tank geometry, SEDNA ENG selected an impeller that generates strong upward flow.
This continuously lifted perlite and bentonite from the tank bottom to the upper section, maintaining a uniform suspension.
3. Top Space Secured for Easy Maintenance
By moving the drive unit to the bottom of the tank, the complex top-mounted structure was eliminated.
This allowed the tank cover to be opened freely, significantly improving the convenience and safety of maintenance and internal cleaning.
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
- Results
01
Maximized
Filtration Efficiency
Perlite and bentonite were evenly dispersed throughout the wine without settling, maximizing adsorption efficiency and enabling the production of clearer, higher-quality wine.
02
Effective Sediment
Re-suspension
Strong mixing force applied directly from the bottom completely re-suspended settled particles, even in a narrow and tall tank.
03
Improved Operational
Convenience
Securing open top space improved maintenance convenience for operators and reduced the risk of safety accidents.