The GUNT Biotechnical Production of Ethanol Unit provides realistic experiments for producing ethanol from starch-based raw materials such as potatoes. The system includes mash preparation, fermentation, and distillation stages to demonstrate the full production process.
Product Features
- Mash tank for mixing water, chopped potatoes, and alpha-amylase enzyme
- Steam injection via nozzle to gelatinize starch and reduce flow resistance
- Alpha-amylase breaks down starch chains (liquefying)
- Gluco-amylase converts starch into sugar (saccharification) under controlled temperature and pH
- Water cooling jacket and acid/caustic additions for temperature and pH control in mash tank
- Fermentation tank with water cooling system for temperature control during ethanol production
- Distillation unit equipped with bubble cap tray column for ethanol separation
- Two tanks: one for spent mash and one for distilled ethanol collection
- Comprehensive measurement, control, and operation functions managed via PLC and touchscreen
- Integrated router enables operation and monitoring via external end devices and screen mirroring
- Measured data stored internally with access via WLAN/LAN to customer network
- Steam supplied through laboratory network or optional electric steam generator
Benefits
- Enables full-scale study of ethanol production from raw starch materials
- Demonstrates enzymatic breakdown, fermentation, and distillation in one unit
- Advanced digital control and remote access for flexible operation
- Ideal for education in biotechnology, chemical engineering, and process technology
Why Choose the GUNT Biotechnical Production of Ethanol Unit?
This comprehensive unit combines biochemical and chemical processing steps, making it ideal for practical training in ethanol fuel production. Its modular design and modern control systems offer a hands-on learning experience for students and researchers.
