Cross-flow filtration of fruit juice

Preface

Authors
This rapport has been drawn up by biologist Sandra Dobón Casani and civilengineer Rico Bagger-Jørgensen from Pilot Plant, Department of Biotechnology, Technical University of Denmark.

Parts of the project
The project consisted of the following 5 parts:

	Pre-treatment dealing with removal of big particles to improve the efficiency of Cross-flow microfiltration
	Cross-flow microfiltration dealing with the optimisation of the microfiltration efficiency keeping/improving the quality of the final product
	Up-scaling dealing with the evaluation of the physical conditions to facilitate the application of this technology in the food industry
	Fouling & Cleaning studying different methods and techniques in order to avoid fouling and improve cleaning
	Feasibility studies dealing with the analysis of the investment extend and profitability of Cross-flow microfiltration at a social and economical level

Project partners
The following research institutions and companies were involved in the project:

	Department of Biotechnology, The Technical University of Denmark in charge of co-ordination, research and development in the 5 areas
	Vallø Saft A/S in charge of delivering juice and adviser in juice and juice processing
	Gustav Fagerberg A/S in charge of delivering thread filters and filtration systems and technical adviser in pre-treatment
	PLS Consult A/S in charge of collecting data to the Feasibility studies

Novo Nordisk Enginneering A/S participating as a technical adviser

The project was carried out in the period: Marts 1998 – February 2000 and was financed by the Danish Ministry of Environment and Energy and the industrial partners.

We would like to use this opportunity to thank all partners involved for a good co-operation throughout the project.

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