Lesson 5 - Clarification – Centrifugation SAQ
This lesson allows you to test yourself on the material covered in the Clarification – Centrifugation lesson, and determine the level to which you have met the learning outcomes.
Suggested Response - Q1
*Name five essential features of a centrifuge system.
Response:
1) Centrifuges are positioned in a dedicated room or acoustic enclosure to manage the high sound levels during operation.
2) Centrifuge operations require ancillary equipment such as transfer pumps, temperature control via beer chillers, CO2 supply, and compressed air supply that is controlled via automation.
3) Beer turbidity control is the most important measurement on a centrifuge. It is essential to remove undissolved particles to increase transparency and achieve bright beer.
4) Centrifuges must be designed so that they can be easily cleaned and sanitised to remove organic matter and microbiological activity.
5) The capacity of the centrifuge must be sized correctly, to meet the demands of the brewery, especially during peak periods.