Innovation in soy protein extraction

THE FLOTTWEG ISP PROCESS

Soy protein extraction

Soy protein
Soy protein has become one of the primary sources of vegetable protein for human and livestock consumption. The growing demand for soy products such as isolate and milk requires highly efficient production lines in terms of product quality and yield.

Protein isolate
The basic stages of the protein isolate extraction process have been known for a long time. They consist of slurry preparation using defatted soy flakes or flour and water, separation of non-protein solids and fibers, and finally precipitation, separation and drying of the protein.

Up to date equipment and accurate engineering are the key requirements for the process in order to achieve: optimum yield in protein high efficiency of the process process line without bottleneck product purity and quality standardization of products flexibility and stability of the process

FLOTTWEG Isolated Soy Protein process

Process details
Protein extraction
A slurry of soy flour and water is produced and the protein is brought into solution. Then the low-protein fibers are separated from the protein-enriched solution by centrifugal force.

Protein precipitation
The pH of the protein-enriched solution is adjusted to the isoelectrical point to precipitate protein particles, which then are separated from the mother liquor using centrifuges.

Curd washing
The precipitated and separated protein still contains some impurities of the mother liquor. Thus the protein is re-slurried using water and separated again.

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Benefits of the FLOTTWEG ISP process

Characteristic for the FLOTTWEG Isolated Soy Protein process is the use of FLOTTWEG DECANTERS in the extraction stage and FLOTTWEG SEDICANTERS in the precipitation and washing stages. The use of up-todate FLOTTWEG centrifuge technology makes the ISP process highly flexible and available.

The FLOTTWEG centrifuges can be easily adapted to varying feed conditions and are CIP-capable.

FLOTTWEG DECANTERS and SEDICANTERS provide high centrate clarity and decent cake dryness resulting in a high yield in protein without the need

All components of the FLOTTWEG ISP process are closed systems with minimum air intake, which results in reduced foam formation, low oxygen pick-up, and reduced off-flavor.

for the use of disc stack centrifuges and their related costs of investment and maintenance.

FLOTTWEG SEDICANTER

Reduced foam formation Reduced off-flavor Low oxygen pick-up Increased yield Cost efficiency

The FLOTTWEG ISP process is suitable for new installations as well as for revamping and debottlenecking existing process lines.

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FLOTTWEG centrifuges in the ISP process

The FLOTTWEG DECANTERS and SEDICANTERS applied in

impeller for automatic adjustment of the liquid level inside the bowl, and with the patented FLOTTWEG SIMP-DRIVE for

The FLOTTWEG SEDICANTER is a special development by FLOTTWEG for the separation of suspensions with fine solids that build up a soft cake. The FLOTTWEG SEDICANTER provides a two-in-one solution.

the ISP process are in compliance to the requirements of hygienic design and are fully CIP-capable. All productwetted parts are made of stainless steel with appropriate surface finish. The FLOTTWEG centrifuges applied in the ISP process are equipped with both a servo-driven adjustable

the automatic control of the differential speed.

The servo-driven adjustable impeller and the FLOTTWEG SIMP-DRIVE are self-thinking

Its performance is comparable to a disc stack centrifuge in terms of centrate clarity and to a decanter in terms of cake dryness and solids-handling capacity.

systems for an automatic adaptation to varying feed conditions.

Reasons the use of FLOTTWEG centrifuges makes the ISP process so effective
Fit-for-purpose lay-out to meet different requirements in different separation stages Hygienic design and CIPcapability for effective cleaning and minimum downtime Variable frequency drive (VFD) and control system flexibility for easy adaptation to varying process conditions.

Special design features of FLOTTWEG centrifuges in food applications

FLOTTWEG SIMP-DRIVE energy efficiency

The FLOTTWEG SIMP-DRIVE automatically controls the scroll differential speed according to the torque load that the feed stream generates. Thus, the FLOTTWEG DECANTER/SEDICANTER adapts itself to varying operating

conditions, such as solids load and feed rate, resulting in optimum cake dryness.

on operation power over the lifetime of the equipment.

amount of fresh, non-recycled oil, thereby minimizing bearing temperature and maximizing

Air/oil lubrication system

The SIMP-DRIVE enables FLOTTWEG to use standard off-the-shelf frequency converters and smaller motors, which will save the end user money during installation and

bearing life while reducing energy consumption and requiring virtually no maintenance.

increased bearing lifetime

FLOTTWEGs simple, compact, and effective air/oil (droplet) lubrication system guarantees that the bearings are continuously delivered the optimal

Servo-driven adjustable impeller high flexibility

Quick and accurate adaptation to varying operating conditions: FLOTTWEGs adjustable impeller allows for continuous variation of the pond depth during machine operation.

Compact construction effective maintenance

FLOTTWEG DECANTERS and SEDICANTERS have the most

In conjunction with the compact layout, FLOTTWEG machines have design features that makes them the most ergonomic, maintenancefriendly, and accessible centrifuges available.

Hygienic design increased availability

FLOTTWEG DECANTERS and SEDICANTERS are laid out in hygienic design as closed systems to avoid air intake and to enable CIP-capability.

compact machine and required machine maintenance footprints allowing the end user to maximize plant space utilization.

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FLOTTWEG engineering

We provide support to our customers for: Process engineering

Layout of components and package units for all process stages.

necking, and modernization and expansion of existing installations.

Pilot tests
Our experienced and welltrained test engineers carry out pilot tests at the FLOTTWEG

Product development
In cooperation with our customers, we provide our capability for the development of

test bay or field tests at the customers facility.

Process optimization
Our specialists are qualified for process analysis, debottle-

soy products with different functional properties, hydrolizates, and lecithination.

Reliable service is our commitment

FLOTTWEGs competent and reliable customer service is ready when needed. FLOTTWEG has a worldwide sales and service network with its own subsidiaries, branch offices, and representations.

FLOTTWEG advanced separation technology

Experience
For more than 50 years, FLOTTWEG has been developing and manufacturing decanter centrifuges. At present, FLOTTWEG has built thousands of centrifuges for different applications in many industries.

References
Worldwide many well-known manufacturers of vegetable protein and food rely on

FLOTTWEG products are designed and manufactured in GERMANY.

FLOTTWEG SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY.

ISO certified German technology

FLOTTWEG is ISO 9001 certified and manufactures all products in compliance with the latest and most efficient technical standards.

FLOTTWEG worldwide

FLOTTWEG headquartered in Vilsbiburg, Germany near Munich has subsidiaries and branch offices in Australia, China, Brazil, Germany (Dsseldorf, Leipzig), France, Italy, Mexico, Poland, Russia, Ukraine, U.K., and USA, as well as representations in nearly all other countries of the world.

You can find your competent service person on our homepage, www.flottweg.com, under contact/service.

We will support you any way we can!

Technical data
FLOTTWEG DECANTERS and SEDICANTERS for the ISP process DECANTER Z5E Max. bowl diameter Max. g-force Construction materials Overall dimensions* (L x W x H) Gross weight* 530 mm (21) DECANTER Z6E 620 mm (24) SEDICANTER S4E 470 mm (18) SEDICANTER S6E 680 mm

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3500

6000

5000

All product wetted parts are made of high grade stainless steel such as DIN 1.4463 (Duplex) and 1.4571 (AISI 316Ti). 4500x1600x1200 mm 177x63x48 5150x1700x1500 mm 203x67x60 3300x1000x1200 mm 130x39x47 4600x1700x1500 mm 181x67x60

6800 kg 15000 lb 75 + 15 kW

8300 kg 18300 lb 110 + 18,5 kW

2500 kg 5500 lb 45 + 7,5 kW

8300 kg 18300 lb 110 + 15 kW

Motor size* bowl + scroll drive Optional

Electro-polished surface, base frame made in stainless steel

* To be understood as guidelines.

Representative:

Telephone +49 8741 301-0 Telefax +49 8741 301-300 mail@flottweg.com www.flottweg.com

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Flottweg GmbH & Co. KGaA I n d u s t r i e s t r. 6 8 84137 Vilsbiburg Germany