CP-120 - Biotechnical Ethanol Production Unit
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CP-120 - Biotechnical Ethanol Production Unit



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Référence : CP-120



General Description

The CP-120 is a complete laboratory and pilot-scale unit designed for batch conversion of starch-based raw materials into ethanol. It integrates mashing, fermentation, and distillation processes with advanced automation control.

Main Features

Integrated Process

  • Mash tank with agitator and water jacket cooling
  • Steam injection for thermal processing
  • Closed fermentation tank with thermal control
  • Distillation unit with 3 bubble cap trays

Control and Automation

  • pH control via metering pumps (acid and caustic)
  • PID regulation for temperature and flow rates
  • PLC control with touchscreen interface
  • Data acquisition software via USB (Windows 8/10)



Technical Specifications

Capacities

  • Mash tank: 40 L
  • Fermentation tank: 30 L
  • Product tank: 10 L

Distillation Unit

  • Column: Ø 220 mm x H 1200 mm
  • Sump capacity: 45 L
  • Heater: 0 to 7500 W

Pumps

  • 2 air-operated diaphragm pumps
  • Pressure: 2 bar
  • Max flow rate: 15 L/min
  • Max head: 20 m
  • Max solids size: 4 mm

Metering Pumps

  • 2 units (acid and caustic)
  • Max flow rate: 2.1 L/h each

Measurement Ranges

  • Temperature: 0 to 150°C (10 sensors)
  • Flow rate: 0 to 25 L/min
  • pH: 2 to 10
  • Steam pressure: 0 to 10 bar

Physical Specifications

  • Dimensions: 3500 x 1200 x 2000 mm
  • Weight: 500 kg

Power and Utilities

  • Power supply: 400V, 50Hz, 3-phase
  • Compressed air: 1.5 to 6 bar
  • Water supply: min. 400 L/h at 40°C
  • Steam option: 10 kg/h at min. 3 bar

Standards and Compliance

  • Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
  • Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
  • EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
  • Industrial and laboratory safety standards



CP-120

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