MBUX
Las centrífugas industriales Alfa Laval MBUX están diseñadas para la recuperación de levaduras y bacterias en aplicaciones farmacéuticas y probióticas. Estas centrífugas farmacéuticas están disponibles en diferentes tamaños y requieren relativamente poca energía para recuperar sólidos concentrados. La biomasa concentrada fluye a través de un conjunto de boquillas hacia el centro de la centrífuga, donde se bombea a presión mediante un dispositivo de pelado.
Descubra las ventajas del MBUX, centrifugadoras farmacéuticas diseñadas para la separación eficiente de levaduras y bacterias.
- Alta concentración uniforme de la fase sólida descargada, independientemente de las fluctuaciones en el flujo de alimentación
- Menos espuma: tanto la fase ligera como la pesada se descargan bajo presión, lo que simplifica la instalación (sin sistemas de bombeo)
- Sin acumulación de sólidos compactados: las cavidades del recipiente guían los sólidos hacia los tubos de concentración
- Operación rentable
- Eficiente: el recipiente se puede abrir de forma intermitente durante la producción y/o el ciclo de limpieza para expulsar los sólidos
The working principle of MBUX centrifuges
The Alfa Laval MBUX pharmaceutical centrifuges are available in a range of sizes to support diverse processing needs. It is equipped with Alfa Laval’s patented self-regulating vortex nozzles, which maintain a consistent discharge solids concentration—even when feed flow or solids content changes.
These nozzle separators operate based on the fluid’s viscosity and the rotational speed inside the vortex chamber, which together determine the pressure drop. The concentrate enters the nozzle chamber tangentially, creating a centrifugal whirl that exits through a central outlet. While the pressure drop at the inlet and outlet is mostly unaffected by viscosity, the pressure drop created by the internal vortex increases or decreases with the rotation speed.
Thanks to this design, the solids concentration remains consistently high. This allows the pharmaceutical centrifuge to operate closer to its clogging limit while still minimizing the risk of blockage. It offers a clear advantage over traditional yeast centrifuge systems, especially when handling shear-sensitive materials or variable feed compositions.
The light and heavy phases are both discharged under pressure, which helps prevent foaming, makes installation easier by removing the need for pumps, and improves hygiene. Solids collect in pockets in the bowl and are directed to the concentrate tubes. This prevents solids from building up tightly and makes separation and Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) easier and more effective.
Standard design
All parts in contact with liquid are made of high-grade stainless steel. The bowl body is made of Super Duplex stainless steel. Rubber seals are made of food-approved EPDM or nitrile rubber. The yeast separator includes speed and vibration sensors. The anchoring feet have vibration dampers. The MBUX separator is powered by a flange-mounted motor, which comes pre-mounted from the factory—so no alignment is needed on site.
Automated CIP at full speed
The bowl can be opened at intervals during production or cleaning to eject solids, while the machine keeps running at full speed. The frame hood has a spray nozzle for cleaning the outside of the bowl.
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