With the development of the BMF +Flux Compact S4, Pentair has made the benefits of diatomaceous earth (DE)-free beer membrane filtration accessible to UK craft and small breweries. The first BMF +Flux Compact S4 systems are already operating successfully at the Princen Brewery in the Netherlands, and two other breweries in Europe. The BMF +Flux Compact S4 is equipped with four type R-30 membrane modules. Its filtration performance of 30 to 60 hl/h makes it ideally suited for breweries with an annual output between 10,000 hl and 100,000 hl. Compared to DE filtration, membrane filtration provides major performance benefits. Complex DE handling and disposal is eliminated. In addition, Pentair’s Beer Membrane Filtration gives brewers a fully automated process that can be interrupted at any time. This true start/stop filtration is especially beneficial to craft brewers who produce a wide variety of beers. Small batches of beer can be run with constantly excellent beer quality and very low beer loss. This provides considerably more turnover for craft beers, which are often exclusive runs. Fast installation, easy integration Pentair’s Beer Membrane Filtration technology provides flexible installation and integration. The preassembled BMF +Flux Compact S4 filter unit is a stand- alone solution on a stainless steel frame. To install the BMF in an existing brewery, all that is needed are incoming and outgoing beer connections, water, power, compressed air, and carbon dioxide. The compact structure of the BMF +Flux Compact S4 unit that measures 3.5 to 1.5 metres is a major advantage for easy integration. In 2002, Pentair introduced what was heralded as the world's first commercial large-scale BMF system for DE-free beer membrane filtration. Since then, more than 100 BMF systems have been commissioned, currently filtering more than 100 million hl of beer annually. 18 BREWING & BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES BUSINESS New beer membrane filtration solution News PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT Parker domnick hunter has launched BEVPOR BR filter cartridges for cold stabilisation applications, designed for longer service life and ease of integrity testing. The new range of BEVPOR BR filter cartridges from the company allows brewers to significantly reduce the cost of microbial stabilisation, whilst protecting the sensory appeal of beer. Constructed with a unique Polyethersulphone (PES) membrane, which has been validated to retain key spoilage organisms, it offers the longest service life and therefore the most efficient and lowest cost of operation in cold stabilisation applications. The unique construction allows for easy integrity testing as the cartridge is entirely hydrophilic and wets out quickly and easily. With a greater control over testing of the filters, it will prevent operation with a failed filter which could lead to microbial contamination. Daniel Vecsey, Market Development Manager at Parker domnick hunter, has been working closely with the product development team and commented, “The BEVPOR BR is the most recent addition to our microfiltration portfolio for the brewing industry. We are very excited about bringing this new innovation to market and very confident that brewers will realise cost savings from this in their process. We are very pleased our portfolio has been bolstered by the addition of the BEVPOR BR product. We have a great technical support team who are ready to work with customers to implement this new product in their brewery.” The BEVPOR BR has proven to be a great success at the product trial sites. Amy Miller, Technical Support Scientist at Parker domnick hunter, was involved in setting up one of the trials at a brewery. “The brewer was really happy with the results from the trial, in that this filter would provide them with cost reduction, whilst maintaining the quality of their beer. Removing the undesired contaminants, with a longer lifetime, so less frequent change-outs were required”. The new filter cartridges conform to the relevant requirements of FDA 21CFR Part 170-199, and European Regulation EC1935/2004. BEVPOR BR filter cartridges launched www.foodandbeverage.pentair.com For more information visit: www.parker.com For more information visit: 18_Layout 1 16/05/2017 13:50 Page 1