Description
Standard design
The unit consists of a stainless steel skid fitted with a separator and all the auxiliary equipment needed for safe, efficient operation.With the exception of the VNPX 507 separator, CLARA 80 includes:
- feed valve that is automatically closed when not in production mode.
- sight glasses at both inlet and outlet.
- sample valves at both inlet and outlet.
- flow meter with volumetric totalizer.
- pressure indicator at outlet.
- regulating valve for back pressure adjustments.
- water tank with integrated pump for constant operating water supply.
- solenoid valve block for addition of operating water, and solenoid valve for automatic flushing of bowl exterior.
- A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) starts and drives the separator motor. The VFD also has a built-in control panel to monitor and control the different functions of CLARA 80. The control panel displays information about the operation, such as operating mode and time to next discharge. It also displays alarm messages. The operator’s interface is straightforward and easy to understand.
Options
A solids handling module can be fitted to the skid. This consists of a collecting tank and a pump. A stand-alone feed pump can also be supplied. The separator can also be set up with a mechanical seal at the liquid outlet. This makes it possible to clarify sparkling wine without loss of CO2. The separator can be fitted with cover switch and vibration sensor.
