Pulsed Electric Field Systems PEF SYSTEMS SafeJuice SmoothCut PEFPilot 1
ELEA PEF SYSTEMS Elea designs and manufactures PEF machines of outstanding quality for your production line. Our focus is on physical processes to enhance food quality and safety. We offer a range of different sized PEF systems with varying line capacity. In addition, we offer a design and build service to customize Elea PEF technology to your specific requirements. Each one of our systems is designed to be easily and fully integrated into your existing production line so there is minimal disruption. PLC integration and extensive monitoring options also guarantee ease of operation. Robust build and solid state typology makes our technology exceptionally reliable. 2 3
Liquids, semi-liquids & & non-foods 1 1 Apple Apple juice juice 2 2 Orange Orange juice juice 3 Beans 4 Osmotic drying Solid products Shelf Shelf life increase life increase Shelf Shelf life life extension, retains retains freshness Soaking Diffusion enhancement 5 5 Milk Milk 6 6 Syrup Syrup 7 7 Fruit Fruit purée purée 8 Dried vegetables 9 Asparagus 10 Grass SafeJuice 10, 10, 100, 100, 1100 1100 Less Less fouling fouling Yeast Yeast inactivation Premium Premium quality quality Moisture release Saponins release, texture modification Cell disruption SmoothCut One, 10, 100, 1000 11 11 Microorganisms 12 12 Algae Algae 13 13 Strawberry juice juice 14 14 Melon Melon juice juice 15 15 Kiwi Kiwi purée purée 16 16 Flowers Flowers 17 17 Yogurt Yogurt 18 Pesticide 19 Waste water, Process water 20 Potato 21 Fries 22 Chips 23 Sweet potato 24 Mushroom Stop Stop fermentation, inactivation Colour Colour extraction & oil & release oil release Fresh Fresh taste taste Premium Premium quality quality High High quality quality product product Perfume Perfume oils, oils, colour colour extraction Low Low energy energy pasteurization Decontamination Bacterial digestion or decontamination Water release, structure modification Cutting improvement, higher quality Better cuts, better taste Cutting improvement Flavour concentrate 25 25 Grape Grape juice juice 26 26 Soup Soup 27 27 Acerola Acerola cherry cherry 28 28Coconut Coconut water water 29 29 Pomegranate 30 30 Pineapple juice juice 31 31 Coolant Coolant juice juice 32 Power capsules 33 Rapeseed 34 Sugar beet 35 Onion 36 Tomato 37 Meat 38 Chicken breast Yield Yield increase, increase, colour colour extraction Increase Increase shelf shelf life, life, pathogen removal removal Antioxidant extraction Retains Retains freshness Extraction of healthy of healthy compounds & colour & colour Enzyme Enzyme control control Reduce Reduce microbial microbial load load New raw ingredients Oil & protein extraction Low energy sugar extraction Drying enhancement Peel removal Brining & tenderisation Improved yield, reduced marinating time 39 39 Wine Wine 40 40 Beer Beer 41 41 Tomato Tomato juice juice 42 42 Passion Passion fruit fruit juice juice 43 43 Carrot Carrot juice juice 44 44 Spinach Spinach 45 45 Kale Kale 46 Paint 47 Nutrient media 48 Broccoli 49 Sugar cane 50 Cassava / Manioc 51 Olives 52 Pomace Fermentation control control Low Low heat heat pasteurization Shelf Shelf life life extension & & viscosity viscosity management Low Low heat heat treatment Low Low heat heat pasteurization Microbial Microbial inactivation & colour & colour extraction Juice Juice preservation & cell & cell disintegration Microbial inactivation Low heat sterilization Extraction of healthy compounds Increase sugar yield Softening & improved peeling Cold press olive oil Pectin extraction Our Elea PEF systems treat a wide range of food and non-food product types. We provide 2 customisable PEF systems for the industry and additional pilot systems for research. Designed and engineered in Germany to the highest standard. SafeJuice SmoothCut Liquids, semi-liquid food and non-food. Belt system for solid food products. 4 5
SmoothCut Belt Systems SMOOTHCUT Versatile industrial scale systems for treatment of vegetable tubers, operable in continuous mode. Solid state modulator, based on a Marx design to obtain maximum reliability and user safety. Belt systems are the optimal solution for the treatment of tubers, roots, vegetables and fruits. Our SmoothCut system is available in a range of four models: the SmoothCut One, 10, 100 & 1000. Each option is fully customizable to your requirements. control system cooling dimensions Pulse Generator Touch Screen, measurement of peak voltage and current, connectors for oscilloscope, safety interlock, emergency off. Air or water cooled depending on system. Dependent on system, stainless steel cabinet. 1 t - 55 t per hour processing capacity, quick start-up, small footprint, low energy & water usage. capacity water management electrodes dimensions power supply Continuous Treatment Belt Up to 55 t/h of potato in a potato water mixture. Automated level control, overflow channel, automated drain valve, water conductivity and temperature measurement. Stainless steel. Dependent on system, belt should be attached to generator. Supplied from generator. power supply water compressed air drain valve Services Required 400/415 V, 50 Hz (3Phase/Ground), 100 A Other options available. Portable water supply to treatment belt. 6 bar. DN150 Flange. 6 7
Built to the highest standard of German engineering, every PEF system is built to withstand continuous operation while delivering maximum performance and energy efficiency. 8 9
SafeJuice Liquid Systems SAFEJUICE Versatile industrial scale systems for microbial inactivation in liquids, operable in continuous mode. Solid state modulator, based on a Marx design to obtain maximum reliability and user safety. The system has a capacity to treat up to 10 000 l/h for microbial inactivation. For liquid foods & non-foods Elea SafeJuice is available in three versions: SafeJuice 10, 100, 1100. With capacities from 50 L 10 000 L per hour. Hygienic integrated design CIP & SIP ready. Complete control of process parameters and online monitoring dose to comply with all HACCP requirements. Its modular design is easy to configure and maintain. control system cooling dimensions capacity electrodes Pulse Generator Touch Screen, measurement of peak voltage and current, connectors for oscilloscope, safety interlock, emergency off. Air or water cooled depending on system. Dependent on system, stainless steel cabinet. Continuous Treatment Chambers Up to 10 000 l/h of pumpable products, subject to load ratio and process requirements. Titanium. power supply cooling Services Required 400/415 V, 50 Hz (3Phase/Ground), 100 A. Air or water cooled depending on system. 10 11
Our systems typically operate 24/7 with a proven reliability and minimal maintenance. 12 13
PEFPILOT PEFPilot Trial Pilot System Our trial batch system can treat solids and liquids for scientific and pilot scale applications. We offer different treatment chamber sizes up to 10 L treatment volume resulting in high flexibility, changing the treatment parameters such as field strength, specific energy input and sample size. control system power supply cooling dimensions Pulse Generator Touch Screen, measurement of peak voltage and current, connectors for oscilloscope, safety interlock, emergency off. 220 V, 50 Hz. Air cooled. 1525 x 955 x 1546 mm (W x D x H), stainless steel cabinet. Additionally we offer to do trials in our continuous liquid PEF system. The results created with our trial systems are easily scalable. capacity Treatment Chamber 10 L. power supply Services Required 220 V, 50 Hz. 14 15
Elea is driven by world-leading food technologists and engineers. Together we can take your concept through research to final installation and production. 16 17
Elea offers a wide range of service options, including: 24 / 7 / 365 Emergency Support As part of our service contract we supply each customer with round the clock technical support. Yearly replacement kits During the yearly planned production shut-downs it is critical that all parts are available for maintenance. Elea offers guaranteed on-time delivery of the complete replacement kits that would allow the local service technician or Elea service engineers to maintain the machines in the shortest possible time. Proactive Maintenance Programs Depending on the machine model and type of application, the maintenance program can be tailored to your specific needs and thus optimize performance. The Elea preventive service inspections are designed to put our customers at ease with respect to our products. Production uptime is maximized by conducting the inspections in conjunction with a proper maintenance schedule and the replacement of parts as necessary. The Elea customer service department can assist you in determining the schedule best suited to your needs. Performance Care (System Calibration) It is highly recommended that the systems are annually inspected and verified for correct calibration. The annual calibration will include a verification of the safety interlocks used with the system. This would be carried out as part of the Elea Proactive Maintenance Program. Service Contracts By having a Elea service contract, our Elea service engineers will work closely with you firstly to determine your requirements and then offer a suitable solution for you to integrate into your maintenance program as applicable on site. The service plan will be well prepared and will act as the basis of a maximized performance, optimum efficiency and low running cost. After all, it is all about cost of ownership, capacity and ultimately yield. The Proactive Maintenance Programs are part of the Service Contracts. Remote Monitoring Optionally the Elea PEF systems can be connected for remote diagnostic and support by our Customer Service Department. For this option, Elea can offer a specific package. Original wear & tear parts Original Elea service parts are manufactured using the highest quality materials and made for continuous operation and maximum performance in all our machines. In-house equipment / product test as well as product development programs Using our extensive test facilities allows Elea to assist customers test current as well as develop new products using Elea s Pulsed Electric Field technology. Additionally we can offer product development programs that allow customers to create or maintain competitive advantages. Knowledge & training programs Investment in training of your maintenance engineers and operators will ultimately result in well trained and skilled personnel allowing the best possible system operation and performance, i.e. yield, settings, up-time and safety. Experienced and well-trained staff are essential for your success. Elea offers in-house as well as on-site training tailored to your specific requirements. Performance Care Upgrade Program Advice and assistance concerning future modifications and upgrades. This is applicable for both hardware and software modifications. As part of the Service Contracts, any software updates are included. Should you have any further requirements we would welcome your feedback to enable us to provide you with the best possible all-round service. GLOBAL SUPPORT & INSTALLATION We offer a full support service around the world our highly skilled technical team provide full installation and maintenance support. Elea PEF systems are designed to be compatible with any control system and are fully accredited and certified for regional installation anywhere in the world. Elea supports the option for remote monitoring services and maintenance. As part of our service contract we provide each customer with around the clock technical support. 18 19
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