Lesson 5 - Clarification – Centrifugation SAQ
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Suggested Response - Q2
*What three factors can a brewer directly influence, to improve the rate of sedimentation in a centrifuge, and how?
Response:
Based on Stokes’ Law, the three factors a brewer can influence are;
1) Accelerated gravitational force through increased rotational force of the centrifuge bowl.
2) Increased particle radius by the formation of protein and polyphenol complexes and flocculated yeast.
3) Reduced settling distance via the insertion of centrifuge discs within the centrifuge bowl.