Brewery Solids Dewatering With Maceration, Filtration, and Recycling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing brewing processes inefficiently handle the separation and recycling of brewed solids and liquids, leading to manual handling and unsustainable waste management.
Innovation Solution
A dewatering system utilizing a funnel system with multiple injection nozzles and a macerator to combine and separate solids from liquids, followed by a filter container for automated waste stream redirection and recycling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual handling and traditional waste management methods are used, then operational simplicity is maintained, but productivity and sustainability deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (dewatering, separation, filtration, and waste redirection) into an integrated automated system. The dewatering system merges the funnel system, macerator, filter container, and hose system into a unified apparatus that automatically processes brewed solids and liquids, eliminating manual handling while improving productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed to operate autonomously without manual intervention. The automated dewatering system self-manages the separation of solids and liquids, automatically redirects waste streams through the hose system to appropriate destinations, and maintains continuous operation, thereby enhancing productivity while requiring minimal human input.
2Productivity
If automated dewatering system is implemented, then productivity and sustainability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The automated dewatering system is divided into distinct functional modules: the funnel system for material intake, the macerator for size reduction, the filter container for separation, and the hose system for waste redirection. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while maintaining overall system productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The dewatering system is designed with multi-functional components that perform multiple operations. For example, the filter container serves both as a separation chamber and a collection point for dewatered materials, while the hose system can redirect different waste streams to various destinations. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate devices needed, thereby managing complexity while maintaining high productivity.
3Loss of substance
If solids and liquids are not separated, then process simplicity is maintained, but loss of substance and environmental impact worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a recovery mechanism where dewatered solids are separated from liquids and redirected to appropriate destinations for reuse or proper disposal. The hose system transports separated materials to different locations, enabling recovery of valuable substances and reducing waste, thereby minimizing loss of substance while managing separation complexity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Automates the waste collection process, allowing for the reuse of solid materials as animal feed and recycling of liquids, reducing operational costs and environmental impact.
Implementation Method 1
at least one macerator...configured to reduce a particle size of at least some solids
Implementation Method 2
separating solids from liquids contained in the third material stream in the filter container
Implementation Method 3
a hose system powered by a sludge pump configured to transport the fourth material stream
Data Source
AI summary
Embodiments included herein are directed towards a method and a system for dewatering solids. Embodiments of the present disclosure may include providing a funnel system including multiple funnel injection nozzles and at least one macerator. Embodiments may also include introducing a first material stream and a second material stream into the funnel system. Embodiments may also include combining the first material stream and the second material stream in the funnel system, resulting in a third material stream. Embodiments may also include transporting the third material stream to a filter container from the funnel system and separating solids from liquids contained in the third material stream in the filter container. Embodiments may also include removing the third material stream from the filter container by removing separated liquids from the filter container via a fourth material stream by using a hose system powered by a sludge pump.