Mobile VA Reduction using Nanofiltration
Mobile VA Reduction using Nanofiltration

Mobile VA Reduction using Nanofiltration

Advantages:

  • 30% VA reduction on a single pass, minimum.
  • 1,800 to 4,000 Litres/hour
  • One pass means no internal recirculation.
  • No heat increase.
  • Lower treatment pressure (300 - 600 psi/20 - 40 bars) = lower wine stress
  • Friendly and continuous onsite supervision by skilled operators
  • On-site, small volume processing (60 - 500 Litre batches) - using 'Sweetspotter'
  • Cost effective - even for lower quality wines.

On-site Technical Information

System Flow Rate: 1,800 - 4,000 Litres/hr 
VA Reduction / pass: 30 - 40%
Preferred process: Tank to tank configuration
Power required: 208/240V (30 amp), 480V (20 amp) or 380V (30 amp)
Water required: Running water at 30 psi (minimum)
Nitrogen required: Single cylinder
Minimnum wine inlet temperature: 10°C minimum. 13 - 15°C preferred.
Maximum residual sugar (RS) level: 3% (if higher please discuss)
Minimum recommended volume: 1,200 Litres (Use 'Sweetspotter' for smaller volumes)
Glycol cooling: Not required
Clarity required for processing: Racked twice, minimum