La actualización de equipos Alfa Laval multiplica la capacidad
A petición de la productora de azúcar y etanol Grupo Santa Terezinha, el centro de asistencia de Alfa Laval en São Paulo actualizó dos separadores de alta velocidad a las especificaciones más recientes. Con ello se aumentó la capacidad sin necesidad de añadir máquinas.
FECHA 2023-11-28
There was a noticeable increase in output with lower energy consumption. We now achieve up to 75% concentration with minimum product loss which is very good considering the fermentation conditions.” GILBERTO GUALTIERI, SANTA TEREZINHA
Lower total cost of ownership
The upgrade increased throughput by about 40 m3 per hour. In terms of capacity, Santa Terezinha received the equivalent of a third machine at 40% of the cost. No additional space was needed and no new installation or infrastructure. In addition, the Equipment Upgrade resulted in energy savings.
Maintenance costs are the same as for the original machines and spread over a higher throughput, i.e., the cost per produced litre of ethanol goes down which, in turn, means lower total cost of ownership.” JOAO ROSENSTOCK, ALFA LAVAL PARTS & SERVICE, BRAZIL
Benefits
- Production increased by 40 m³/h
- Energy savings (with same nozzle diameter):
Prior to upgrading, FESX 512S: 1.70 m³/kW
After upgrading, FESX 712BX: 2.70 m³/kW - Higher volume of ethanol with the same cost of operation per m² of installed equipment per $ spent on annual maintenance
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In addition to the higher capacity, as a result of the upgrade, the equipment is now simpler to dismantle, making it easier to access the separator bowls for cleaning. The upgrade fulfilled our aims – we are very satisfied.”
GILBERTO GUALTIERI, SANTA TEREZINHA
Multiplicando el rendimiento con la Cartera de servicios 360º de Alfa Laval
Nuestra amplia gama de servicios incluye todos aquellos servicios que necesita para garantizar un rendimiento y unos tiempos de actividad máximos, así como una eficiencia operativa, de sus equipos Alfa Laval a lo largo de toda su vida útil. La experiencia de nuestro equipo de profesionales dedicados, así como la disponibilidad de repuestos, le darán la tranquilidad que tanto merece.
The customer
Founded in the 1960s, Grupo Santa Terezinha is a large ethanol and sugar producer in Brazil’s Paraná State. They process a total of 16 million tonnes of sugar per year. Its eight production units are responsible for more than a quarter of all the sugar and ethanol production of Paraná State and it has been one of the most expansive sugar and ethanol groups in Brazil over the past few years.