Wheat Native Starch Continuous Filtration Processing Unit

About Wheat Native Starch Continuous Filtration Processing Unit

A Continuous Filtration Processing Unit for wheat native starch is an essential industrial system designed to efficiently dewater and purify starch slurry in an uninterrupted, high-throughput operation.

Key Process Stages

• Slurry Infeed: The refined, dilute wheat starch slurry is continuously fed into the filtration system's vat, maintaining a consistent level for steady operation.

• Continuous Dewatering: Utilizing advanced equipment like rotary vacuum drum filters or continuous belt filters, the liquid is drawn through a specialized filter medium. The solid starch particles accumulate on the surface to form a uniform filter cake.

• In-line Washing: As the starch cake forms, fresh water is systematically sprayed over it. This crucial step washes away residual soluble proteins (like trace gluten) and fine impurities, ensuring the high purity of the native starch.

• Cake Discharge: The dewatered starch cake, now holding a significantly reduced moisture content, is continuously scraped or peeled off the filter medium and instantly conveyed to the final drying stage, typically a flash dryer.

This continuous operation minimizes downtime and maximizes energy efficiency in large-scale commercial wheat starch production.