Parallel Beverage Filtration with Variable Channel Diameters
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing filtration systems are inadequate for clarifying beverages like wine, particularly in small production operations, as they are not designed to handle the higher proportion of turbid materials in dregs, leading to inefficient processing and increased costs.
Innovation Solution
A dual-filtration system with two parallel circuits, one using filtration modules with smaller channels for clarifying wine and another with larger channels for processing dregs, allowing for effective filtration of both wine and dregs with varying viscosities, sharing peripheral equipment and optimizing the filtration process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a single filtration system with small channels is used to clarify wine, then the wine can be effectively clarified, but the system cannot process dregs with higher turbidity without clogging
Solution Approach 1:
The filtration system is segmented into two distinct parallel circuits: a first filtration circuit with filtration elements having smaller channel diameters for clarifying wine, and a second filtration circuit with filtration elements having larger channel diameters for processing dregs. This segmentation allows each circuit to be optimized for its specific processing task, resolving the contradiction between clarification quality and processing versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The filtration system achieves multi-functionality by incorporating both filtration circuits that can handle different types of materials (wine and dregs) with different turbidity levels. The system can selectively operate one or both circuits depending on the processing requirements, making it universally applicable to both wine clarification and dreg processing tasks.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a separate processing line is provided for clarifying dregs, then dregs can be processed, but the cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the wine clarification function and dreg processing function into a single integrated filtration system with parallel circuits. Both functions share common peripheral equipment including pumps, control devices, and housing structures. This merging approach enables dreg processing capability while avoiding the high costs associated with completely separate processing lines.
Solution Approach 2:
The single filtration system achieves multi-functionality by incorporating both filtration circuits that can handle different types of materials (wine and dregs) with different turbidity levels. The system can selectively operate one or both circuits depending on the processing requirements, making it universally applicable to both wine clarification and dreg processing tasks.
3Adaptability or versatility
If filtration elements with larger channels are used, then dregs with higher viscosity can be processed, but the clarification quality of wine decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The filtration system is segmented into two distinct parallel circuits: a first filtration circuit with filtration elements having smaller channel diameters for clarifying wine, and a second filtration circuit with filtration elements having larger channel diameters for processing dregs. This segmentation allows each circuit to be optimized for its specific processing task, resolving the contradiction between clarification quality and processing versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
Different parts of the filtration system have different channel diameters tailored to their specific functions: the first filtration circuit has smaller channels optimized for wine clarification quality, while the second filtration circuit has larger channels optimized for handling viscous dregs. This local quality differentiation allows each region of the system to perform its specific function optimally.
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
The system enables the production of high-quality filtrate from dregs, reducing the need for separate processing lines and providing economic advantages by allowing the sale of clarified dregs as wine, while maintaining system efficiency and reducing costs.
Implementation Method 1
The present disclosure relates to a filtration system for clarifying a cloudy beverage, for example, a cloudy wine, through cross-flow filtration.
Implementation Method 2
at least one or more filtration elements having channels having a first diameter, and a second filtration circuit parallel to the first filtration circuit and having at least one filtration module having at least one or more filtration elements having channels having a second diameter that is larger than the first diameter
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AI summary
A filtration system for clarifying a cloudy beverage from at least one tank in which dregs have formed, the clarifying occurring through a cross-flow filtration. The filtration system includes: a first filtration module having a first filtration element, the first filtration element including a first channel having a first diameter; and, a second filtration circuit located in parallel to the first filtration circuit, the second filtration circuit including a second filtration module having a second filtration element, the second filtration element including a second channel having a second diameter, the second diameter being larger than the first diameter. A method for filtering a cloudy beverage from at least one tank in which dregs have formed, the method using the just-described filtration system.