Raw material preparation (slurry preparation)
Precise online determination of the solids content during the mashing of the cereal or sugar substrate. This ensures the optimum mixing ratio prior to liquefaction.
APPLICATIONS · BIOETHANOL PLANT
Improving efficiency in bioethanol plants: Precise online concentration measurement with MWM tec
Measure concentration during the process, use energy in a targeted manner and utilise raw materials efficiently.
In industrial bioethanol production, even minimal process deviations can often determine the economic viability of a plant. Fluctuations in raw materials, complex fermentation processes and energy-intensive thermal separation processes require comprehensive monitoring. With the highly advanced microwave measurement systems from MWM tec GmbH, you no longer control your processes reactively on the basis of laboratory samples, but proactively and in real time.
Our non-contact microwave technology continuously measures density, dry matter and substance concentration directly within the flowing medium stream – precisely, reproducibly and unaffected by optical turbidity, colouring or deposits.
Areas for optimisation along the entire value chain
The MWM tec measurement system can be seamlessly integrated into existing pipework systems and tanks. It ensures maximum transparency at the critical control points of bioethanol production:
Fermentation process
Continuous monitoring of concentration dynamics during fermentation. The real-time data enables you to optimise yeast activity and maximise the final alcohol yield.
Distillation & Rectification
High-precision monitoring of the ethanol-water mixture in the columns. You minimise thermal energy consumption by operating the separation process precisely at the optimum operating point.
Stillage processing (DDGS)
Reliable dry solids measurement in thin and thick stillage supports energy-efficient control of downstream evaporators and dryers.
Your benefits at a glance
| Challenges in the process | Solution by MWM tec (MicroSinus) | Your business benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Time-delayed laboratory samples | Continuous online process monitoring | Immediate intervention in the event of process deviations |
| Impermeable, dense media | Wear-free microwave multi-frequency technology | No adulteration due to optical turbidity or deposits |
| High energy consumption (distillation) | Precisely controlled concentration measurement | Drastic reduction in energy costs |
| Fluctuating raw material qualities | Dynamic density measurement directly in the flow | Maximum bioethanol yield from biomass |
MicroSinus in the process
In-line measurement for demanding process media
Whether it is mash, fermenting suspension or stillage: microwave measurement detects the medium being irradiated during the ongoing process. Calibration is tailored to the raw material, process step, concentration range and temperature. Continuous measurement values support process control between reference analyses and the demand-driven control of thermal processes.
Further applications
YOUR TRANSLATION TASK
Ready for the next step towards greater process efficiency?
As specialists in industrial microwave measurement technology, we support you from the initial feasibility study right through to the successful commissioning of your bioethanol plant. Our systems are precisely tailored to your nominal diameters, pressure ratings and communication interfaces.