DHZ550 Beer Yeast Clarification Disc Oil Separator Self Cleaning High G Force

Product Specification

DHZ550 Beer Yeast Clarification Disc Oil Separator

The DHZ550 disc separator is purpose-engineered for the brewing industry, providing high-efficiency yeast removal and green beer clarification. With its high G-force design and self-cleaning technology, this separator delivers brilliantly clear beer while reducing filtration costs and preserving beer quality for both craft breweries and large-scale industrial brewing operations.

Beer Clarification Process

Green beer containing suspended yeast and fine solids enters the rotating bowl through the feed tube and flows into the disc stack. Under centrifugal force exceeding 5,400 G, yeast cells and haze particles are rapidly sedimented on the disc surfaces and slide to the bowl periphery. The clarified beer flows through the disc gaps toward the center and exits through the centripetal pump. Accumulated yeast and solids are periodically discharged through the automatic partial discharge system without interrupting production. The entire process operates at low temperature (0-4°C), preserving beer flavor, aroma, and colloidal stability.

Key Features

• Self-cleaning bowl with programmable partial discharge maintains continuous production flow
• High G-force design (5,420 G) removes nearly 100% of yeast cells and reduces haze particles
• Brewery-grade hygienic design with polished internal surfaces and sanitary connections
• Fully CIP compatible with integrated spray systems for automated cleaning cycles
• PLC control with recipe management for different beer styles (lager, ale, IPA, stout)
• Low-shear inlet design minimizes beer oxidation and preserves flavor stability
• CO₂ atmosphere compatible for closed-loop processing
• Temperature-controlled operation maintains beer at 0-4°C throughout clarification

Technical Specifications

Benefits for Breweries

• Reduces kieselguhr (DE) filter consumption by 50-70%, lowering operating costs
• Achieves brilliant beer clarity without stripping flavor or body
• Recovers viable yeast for repitching, reducing yeast propagation costs
• Increases filter run length, reducing downtime between filter changes
• Consistent clarification quality independent of yeast flocculation characteristics

Company Introduction

Huading Separator, established in 1954, brings over 60 years of centrifugal separation expertise to the brewing industry. Our brewery separators are used in craft breweries, microbreweries, and large-scale industrial brewing plants worldwide for yeast clarification, green beer polishing, and wort clarification. We serve the food and beverage industry with hygienic, reliable, and efficient separation solutions.

FAQ

Q: Can the recovered yeast be repitched?
A: Yes, viable yeast recovered by the DHZ550 can be repitched. The gentle discharge mechanism preserves yeast viability above 95%.

Q: What is the typical beer loss during clarification?
A: Beer loss is typically less than 0.5% of throughput, significantly lower than DE filtration systems.

Q: Is oxygen pickup a concern during separation?
A: The DHZ550 can be configured for closed-loop CO2 operation, maintaining dissolved oxygen below 20 ppb.

Q: How does centrifugation compare to DE filtration?
A: Centrifugation eliminates DE handling, disposal, and health concerns while providing comparable or better clarity with lower operating costs.