Beverage Industry Microfiltration covers the engineering basics of microfiltration and gives a detailed understanding of the filtration media, filter formats, and equipment. The proper operation and monitoring of filtration processes are fully covered. Specific applications and industry examples are given for the primary beverage microfiltration markets, including the wine, beer, bottled water, spirits, dairy, soft drinks, sports drinks and juice industries. The book can serve as a general learning tool; troubleshooting reference; filtration process optimization guide; means for selecting the proper filtration media/format; design and sizing guide for filtration equipment; and as a reference for new applications. Unlike any previous book on microfiltration, Beverage Industry Microfiltration is completely geared towards the beverage industry and its unique problems.
Table of Contents:
Preface ix
1 Introduction 3
Introduction 3
Principles of Filtration 6
Beverage Contaminants 19
Plugging Component Analysis 31
FDA CFR 21 Guidelines 34
2 Cartridge Filters 37
Cartridge Filters 37
System Operation 72
Common Cartridge Failure Modes 107
3 Sheet and Lenticular Filters 111
Filtration Media 111
Sheet Filters 116
Lenticular Filters 123
Manufacturers and Distributors 129
4 Bag Filters 131
Bag Filters 131
System Operation 137
Bag Filter Manufacturers and Distributors 140
5 Crossflow (Tangential Flow Filtration) Systems 141
Crossflow Systems 141
Crossflow Formats and Media 143
System Operation 148
6 Filtration System Selection and Design 153
Determining the Filtration Stage(s) 154
Determining the Format of Filtration 159
System Sizing 160
Auxiliary Equipment Design and Selection 170
Parallel Filter Skids 173
CIP Design 175
System Manufacturers and Suppliers 175
7 General Industry Filtration Processes 177
Bottle Washing 177
Facilities Water 178
Steam 179
Microfiltration in the Lab 179
Gas Filtration 181
Vent Filtration 183
CIP Solutions and Chemicals 184
8 Wine Industry 187
Clarification 188
Prefiltration 193
Final Filtration 193
Gas and Air Filtration 194
Specialty Applications 196
Process Testing: Filterability (Fining) Index 201
Miscellaneous Considerations 202
9 Beer Industry 207
Clarification and Trap Filtration 208
Prefiltration 209
Final Filtration 210
CO2 Filtration 210
Specialty Applications 212
Miscellaneous Considerations 212
10 Bottled Water Industry 215
Clarification 216
Prefiltration 219
Final Filtration 220
Cryptosporidium and Giardia Control 220
Ozonation 221
Specialty Products 222
Process Testing: Silt Density Index (SDI) 222
RO and Distilled Water 227
Bottled Water Industry Standards 227
11 Spirits Industries 231
Particle Filtration 231
Microbial Filtration 232
Emerging Products 233
Miscellaneous Considerations 234
12 Dairy Industry 237
Microfiltration for Increased Shelf Life 237
Microfiltration in Conjunction with UF and RO 238
Specialty Applications 238
Dairy Tank Vent Filtration 239
13 Soft and Sports Drinks Industries 241
Soft Drinks 241
Sports Drinks 242
14 Juice Industry 245
15 Flavor, Neutraceutical, and Niche Applications 247
Flavorings 247
Ready-to-Drink Teas and Coffee Beverages 248
Sucrose and Liquid Sugar or Sugar Substitute Filtration 248
Vinegar 248
Peppermint and Spearmint Oils 249
Seafood Broths and Juices 249
Honey 249
Olive Oil 250
Appendix 251
Bibliography 255
Glossary 257
Index 273
About the Author :
Nathan Starbard is Millipore Corporation’s manager for the North American beverage market. In this position he works with customers in the bottled water, wine, beer, soft drink, and spirits industries to expand their understanding of filtration technology, develop new applications within industry, as well as perform trouble-shooting and optimization of beverage filtration processes. He was previously the lead engineer for food and beverage applications within North America. Prior to Millipore, Nathan held former positions at E. & J. Gallo Winery including serving in Process Engineering/R&D where responsibilities included filtration related applications within wine, spirits, and grape juice manufacturing, and as a Technical Production Manager responsible for the world’s largest single site beverage microfiltration department. Nathan holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Review :
"This is the first text completely dedicated to microfillration within the beverage industry." (Beverage and Food World, April 2009) "This book is a comprehensive guide and learning tool with regard to micro-filtration in the beverage industry." (Food and Beverage Reporter , July 2009)
"This book is a one-stop source for quality information on beverage microfiltration and will be a valuable tool for all brewers working in large or small breweries and brewpubs … .I highly recommend a look at this book." (Brewer & Distiller, March 2009)
"Whether used as a primer for water treatment professionals, specifying engineers or beverage plant managers applying microfiltration — or simply as a refresher course — Starbard's book will likely prove to be a useful reference and office/professional bookshelf addition." (Water Technology, January 2009)
"A comprehensive treatment of all aspects of microfiltration specifically written for the beverage industry. This book is a one-stop source for quality information on beverage microfiltration and will be a valuable tool for all brewers working in large or small breweries and brewpubs. The book will be valuable as a reference, but it should also be on every brewer's must-read list. I found the author's knowledge of all aspects of beverage filtration to be first–rate … .It also has an excellent glossary and a full and accurate index. I highly recommend a look at this book." (Master Brewers Association of Americas, December 2008)
