Side Shaker for Fermentation in Ethanol Plants

Overview

The side shaker for ethanol fermentation is equipment designed to maintain the homogeneity of the must in large reservoirs, ensuring ideal contact between the yeasts and sugars. Installing an Industrial agitatorLateral/Horizontal on the tank wall prevents the decantation of solids and optimizes temperature control during the biological process.

With 15 years in the industrial agitation and mixing solutions market, Agimix develops robust systems to serve the sugar-energy industry. Our projects are focused exclusively on the agitation and circulation system, being custom-sized to be installed in large tanks that the plant already has or will build.

The choice of a high-performance side shaker is essential for plants seeking to maximize alcoholic yield. Our equipment offers ease of installation and maintenance, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability in the fermentation process, even in continuous and severe harvest campaigns.

In addition to promoting efficient mixing, the agitator for ethanol plants reduces dead zones inside the reservoir. This results in faster and more stable fermentation, protecting your investment and raising the productivity of your biofuel plant to a new level of excellence.

Benefits and advantages

High Mixing Efficiency

The optimized design of the side shaker ensures complete suspension of the yeast, maximizing the conversion of sugars into ethanol.

Ease of Maintenance

Designed for quick stops, the Industrial AgitatorLateral/Horizontal allows the exchange of mechanical seals with a full tank, reducing downtime.

Low Energy Consumption

The use of propellers with a hydrodynamic profile provides vigorous stirring of the wort with less power required from the electric motor.

Durability in Severe Environments

Manufactured with corrosion-resistant materials, the equipment withstands the acidic environment of fermentation, ensuring long useful life during the harvest.

Customization for Large Volumes

The agitation system is sized specifically for the diameter and volume of the customer's tank, eliminating dead zones in the process.

Technical specifications

These specifications are not fixed for every piece of equipment: they represent possibilities available on some of the listed models. Contact our sales team to confirm the information and the ideal configuration for your operation.

Application Capacity Sized for tanks from 100,000 to 3,000,000 liters (exclusive supply of agitation system)
Construction Material (Wet Parts) Stainless steel 304, stainless steel 316L or special alloys upon request
Propellant Type Naval profile propeller or high hydrodynamic performance propeller
Sealing System Single or double mechanical seal, with shut-off device for maintenance
Engine Power 5 CV to 75 CV (depending on tank volume and must rheology)
Axis Rotation 150 to 400 RPM (drive by gear motor or pulleys and belts)
Fixing Type Flanged on the side wall of the customer's reservoir

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Frequently asked questions

Direct answers to the most common questions about this equipment and its application.

What is a side shaker for ethanol fermentation?

The fermentation side shaker is equipment fixed to the base of the wall of large tanks to homogenize the must and yeast. It ensures that the temperature and concentration of nutrients are uniform throughout the volume, optimizing biofuel production.

Does Agimix manufacture fermentation tanks for plants?

No, Agimix exclusively supplies the industrial agitation system to be installed in the customer's reservoir. Our projects are custom-sized to operate in large tanks that the plant already has or plans to build.

How is the agitator maintained with a full tank?

Maintenance is carried out through a mechanical shut-off system integrated into the side entry agitator. This mechanism temporarily seals the shaft, allowing the change of the mechanical seal or the bearings without the need to empty the wort from the tank.

What is the ideal material for the shaft and propeller in fermentation?

The most recommended material is 304 or 316L stainless steel, due to the natural acidity of the alcoholic fermentation process. The choice of these alloys for the Industrial agitatorLateral/Horizontal prevents corrosion and guarantees the structural integrity of the equipment over several harvests.

How many side agitators are needed per tank?

The quantity varies from one to four horizontal stirrers, depending on the total diameter of the reservoir and the viscosity of the fluid. Our engineering team performs fluid dynamics calculations to determine the exact configuration that will eliminate mixing dead zones.

Does the side shaker consume a lot of electricity?

No, as we use high hydrodynamic performance propellers that generate large flow with low drag. This means that the electric motor requires less power to move large volumes of wort, resulting in energy savings for the plant.

What are the risks of not using adequate agitation in the wort?

The lack of efficient agitation causes the yeast to settle at the bottom of the tank and the formation of temperature gradients. This stresses the microorganisms, drastically reduces the alcoholic yield and can lead to contamination or loss of the fermentation batch.

How does Agimix ensure side shaker efficiency?

We guarantee efficiency through rigorous technical sizing based on 15 years of experience in industrial agitation and mixing. We analyze the dimensions of your tank and the characteristics of the wort to provide robust equipment, ensuring continuous operational reliability.

Side Shaker for Fermentation in Ethanol Plants

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