By Nathan Starbard
Nathan Starbard is Millipore Corporation’s manager for the North American beverage market. In this position, he works with customers in the bottled water, wine, beer, soft drink, and spirits industries to expand their understanding of filtration technology, develop new applications within industry, as well as perform troubleshooting and optimization of beverage filtration processes. He was previously the lead engineer for food and beverage applications within North America. Prior to Millipore, Nathan held positions at E. & J. Gallo Winery including serving in Process Engineering/R&D where responsibilities included filtration related applications within wine, spirits, and grape juice manufacturing, and as a Technical Production Manager responsible for the world’s largest single site beverage microfiltration department. Nathan holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.Beverage Industry Microfiltration covers the engineering basics of microfiltration and presents a detailed understanding of the filtration media, filter formats, and equipment. The proper operation and monitoring of filtration processes are fully covered. Specific applications and industry examples are given for the primary beverage microfiltration markets, including the beer, wine, bottled water, spirits, dairy, soft drinks, sports drinks, and juice industries.
This book can serve as a general learning tool; troubleshooting reference; filtration process optimization guide; means for selecting the proper filtration media/format; design and sizing guide for filtration equipment; and as a reference for new applications. Unlike any previous book on microfiltration, Beverage Industry Microfiltration is completely geared towards the beverage industry and its unique challenges.
Beverage Industry Microfiltration
Introduction
Principles of Filtration
Beverage Contaminants
Plugging Component Analysis
FCA CFR 21 Guidelines
Cartridge Filters
System Operation
Sheet and Lenticular Filters
Filtration Media
Sheet Filters
Lenticular Filters
Manufacturers and Distributors
Bag Filters
System Operation
Bag Filter Manufacturers and Distributors
Crossflow (Tangential Flow Filtration) Systems
Crossflow Systems
Crossflow Formats and Media
System Operation
Filtration System Selection and Design
Determining the Filtration Stage(s)
Determining the Format of Filtration
System Sizing
Auxiliary Equipment Design and Selection
Parallel Filter Skids
CIP Design
System Manufacturers and Suppliers
General Industry Filtration Processes
Bottle Washing
Facilities Water
Steam
Microfiltration in the Lab
Gas Filtration
Vent Filtration
SIP Solutions and Chemicals
Wine Industry
Clarification
Prefiltration
Gas and Air Filtration
Specialty Applications
Process Testing: Filterability (Fining) Index
Miscellaneous Considerations
Beer Industry
Clarification and Trap Filtration
Prefiltration
Final Filtration
CO2 Filtration
Specialty Applications
Miscellaneous Considerations
Bottled Water Industry
Clarification
Prefiltration
Final Filtration
Cryptosporidium and Giardia Control
Ozonation
Specialty Products
Process Testing: Silt Density Index (SDI)
RO and Distilled Water
Bottled Water Industry Standards
Spirits Industries
Particle Filtration
Microbial Filtration
Emerging Products
Miscellaneous Considerations
Dairy Industry
Microfiltration for Increased Shelf Life
Microfiltration in Conjunction with UF and RO
Specialty Applications
Dairy Tank Vent Filtration
Soft and Sports Drinks Industries
Soft Drinks
Sports Drinks
Juice Industry
Flavor, Neutraceutical, and Niche Applications
Flavorings
Ready-to-Drink Teas and Coffee Beverages
Sucrose and Liquid Sugar or Sugar Substitute Filtration
Vinegar
Peppermint and Spearmint Oils
Seafood Broths and Juices
Honey
Olive Oil
Appendix
Glossary
Index
Publish Date: 2008
Format: 6" x 9" hardcover
Pages: 292
Publication Weight: 2 lbs
By Nathan Starbard