Filtration in oenology
Oenology range
Our enzyme technology for the integrated management of filtration plants and bottling lines has simplified and economised processing methods in the winery.
It is well known that the protein and colloidal phases of products, especially in certain particular vintages, lead to clogging, sometimes irreversible, of the final microfiltration membranes in bottling.
Obviously, at the end of the process, various heterogeneous substances such as protein phases, polysaccharides, pectins, polymerised phenolic fractions and glucidic colloid protectors must be removed from the septa.
These strong clogging agents, although located on the outside of membranes, tend to penetrate the ‘sponge’ of polymeric septa or the coating layers of ceramics and are difficult to remove completely.
Usual washing protocols involve caustics, acids and peroxides.
In the definition of new approaches to the cleaning of organic phases, given the need for greater effectiveness on proteins and collodions and greater sustainability, innovation today passes from enology-specific enzyme cocktails, which act by hydrolysis on the substances mentioned above.
Piramide’s experience in the biotechnological regeneration of membranes used by the oenological sector is now consolidated and statistically significant.
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Our Products
- Enzymatic detergent line for cross-flow filtration plants and microfiltration lines
- Biorem Line
- Detergent and sanitiser formulations line
Enzymatic detergent line for cross-flow filtration plants and microfiltration lines
Enzymatic detergents specifically formulated for cross-flow filtration plants and microfiltration lines:
- ENZYWINE R10
- ENZYWINE W10
The ENZYWINE product range, adopted by major wineries, proves that the correct use of ENZYWINE technology brings multiple benefits
- Increased average productivity by at least 10-20% compared to traditional cleaning systems;
- Recovery of up to 98% of the flow rate of membranes in crisis;
- Increased membrane shelf-life by up to 25%;
- Maintenance of membrane performance over time;
- Energy savings due to low washing temperatures (45°C);
- Water and time savings due to simplified protocols;
- These formulations have biodegradability of up to 98%, produce effluents with less surfactants, are EDTA-free and the enzymes are active in the pre-cleaning of effluents
Biorem Line
Specifically formulated to improve plant hygiene, covered by a worldwide patent.
Biofilm is a constant source of contamination, created by an accumulation of bacteria and yeasts that develop a protective matrix consisting of organic polymers (EPS): polysaccharides, proteins, DNA, lipids, etc…
This organic matrix is very difficult or even impossible to remove using conventional cleaning methods and usual disinfection protocols.
In oenology, the application of the BIOREM® patent, especially for bottling lines, makes it possible to eliminate contamination by microorganisms frequently linked to biofilms:
- Brettanomyces
- Dekkera
- Candida
- Lactic bacteria
- Acetic bacteria
Cleaning and sanitising formulations line
As part of an integral service and to complement our enzymatic washing protocols, we provide customers using our enzymatic formulations with the following selected products:
- Chemical detergents
- Sanitisers
- Foaming systems
Service ENZYWINE
Restoring membranepermeability means hydrolysing the most tenacious molecules such as beta-glucans, proteins, CMC, to restore full productivity, i.e. to increase yield for the same amount of working time.
Piramide now offers a new service to oenological customers: periodic extraordinary regeneration! A deep reset of cross flow membranes.
A turnkey operation, using Realco enzymatic products. These products are Food Grade, GMO free, absolutely not chemically aggressive for membranes and highly biodegradable.
They are also approved by leading membrane system manufacturers.
Enzyme Technology in Oenology Brochure
Piramide offers innovative services to oenological customers:
- Extraordinary periodic regeneration: a deep, non-aggressive reset of cross-flow membranes
- Consulting for customised hygiene plans with microbiological mapping of lines from cellar to bottle
