Sulzer Pumps

for Fermented Ethanol Applications

Sulzer Pumps at Your Service

AHLSTAR™ APP/APT* standard pro- AHLSTAR™ WPP/WPT wear resistant AHLSTAR™ ASP/AST self priming
cess pumps are designed according pumps are designed for applications gas removal pumps enable efficient
to ISO 5199/ISO 2858 standards where durability is essential, like and trouble-free pumping of liquids
for all normal pumping both containing gas
pumping applica- abrasive and cor- up to 70% or
tions for clean, rosive liquids and when self priming
abrasive or corro- slurries containing pumps are
sive liquids and particles. needed.
also for liquids
containing fibers.

ADVANTAGE CPT chemical process SALOMIXTM SLG-geardriven Agitators SALOMIX™ LV Agitator is the slow
pumps series is designed according provides the highest efficiency in all rotating top entry agitators with AF/
to ANSI/ASME B73.1 M standards for process conditions by combining the AFX -paddles for effi-
all normal well-known SALOMIX MX4 cient starch
pumping applica- fourbladed propellers and an effective handling. The LV agita-
tions for clean, conical body shape tors are available for the
abrasive or most storage and pro-
corrosive liquids duction tank applica-
and also for tions.
liquids containing
fibers.

PUMPS FOR OTHER UTILITIES

We also have wide range of pumps
for applications in water transport,
boiler feed and dewatering.
* P and T versions refer to metric and inch measures
Advanced Pumping Solutions for the
Ethanol Industry
Research and Development have al-
ways played a major role at Sulzer
Pumps. Our main target is to always
meet or exceed the customer‘s re-
quirements. Therefore, we have stud-
ied ethanol process pumping de-
mands, to be able to choose the right
pump for every application.
Sulzer Pumps' AHLSTAR™ series is
designed according to ISO 5199 stan-
dards for continuous operation in in-
dustrial processes. One key features
of this product line is the interchange-
ability of parts and components. This
allows new technology to be easily
incorporated into the full range of
product offerings.
In ethanol production reliable shaft
sealing of pumps is a crucial factor.
Sulzer Pumps choose the right seal -
whether that means Dynamic seal,
single or double mechanical seals, or
conventional gland packing - for
every specific application in ethanol
production. Material selection has a
major effect on pumplifetime. The gen-
eral drive to increase efficiency
throughout the process, including the
use of one-pump system, makes the
selection of every pump and its mate-
rial more important than ever before.
Let's make the best out of your
process pumping!
Starch Conversion and Fermentation
Special features: gas
For starch gelatinization and saccharification
The AHLSTAR™ APP/APT process
pumps
• high efficiency, closed and low
NPSHr impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel ASTM A890 3A
• a unique dynamic shaft seal
Or
Distillation
Special features: abrasion, high temperature
For sand-containing stillage
The AHLSTAR™ WPP/WPT wear
and corrosion resistant process
pumps with
• wear resistant closed impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel ASTM A890 3A
• mechanical shaft seal
The ADVANTAGE CPT chemical
process pumps (ANSI dimensional
pump) with
• high efficiency, low NPSHr open
impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel ASTM A890 3A
• a unique dynamic shaft seal
For ethanol and Or
condensates
The ADVANTAGE CPT chemical
TM process pumps (ANSI dimensional
The AHLSTAR APP/APT process
pump) with
pumps with
• high efficiency, low NPSHr open
• high efficiency, low NPSHr
impeller
closed impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel ASTM A890 3A
stainless steel material ASTM
• mechanical shaft seal
A890 3A
• mechanical shaft seal
Stillage Handling
For waters and condensates
The AHLSTAR™ APP/APT process
pumps with
• high efficiency, low NPSHr closed
impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel material ASTM
A890 3A
• mechanical seal for boiling waters
and condensates
Or
The ADVANTAGE CPT chemical
process pumps (ANSI dimensional
pump) with
• high efficiency, low NPSHr open
impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel ASTM A890 3A
• mechanical shaft seal for boiling
waters and condensates
For evaporated syrups
The AHLSTAR™ APP/APT process
pumps with
• high efficiency, low NPSHr open
impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel material ASTM
A890 3A
• unique dynamic shaft seal
Or
The ADVANTAGE CPT chemical
process pumps (ANSI dimensional
pump) with
• high efficiency, low NPSHr open
impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel ASTM A890 3A
• unique dynamic shaft seal
Other Utilities
Water transport

The B series of vertical line shaft
pumps consist of BK, BS and BP
ranges. They are primarily used in
water lift, transfer and cooling water
applications.
AHLSTARTM NVP/NVT non-clogging
vertical pumps are intended for all
kinds of hard applications with waste
water, slurries or waste stock.
SM/SMN single stage double entry
pumps are used across a broad range
of industries in liquid transport and
transfer applications.
ZPP double suction pumps are The M series of ring section multi-
designed for applications including stage pumps consist of MB, MD and
cooling and circulating water pump- ME ranges. A wide range of common
ing. hydraulic components and bearing as-
semblies are used within the 4 stan-
Boiler feed dard pressure ranges.
The HPP/HPT high pressure multi-
stage pumps are used for pumping
clean or slightly contaminated liquids
in high pressure applications in vari-
ous industries.

Fermented Ethanol Process

Starch conversion
Substrate
APP/T
Flour
Scrubber water
Hot water

APP/T
Process water
Waste Mash to yeast
production

Mash to yeast
H3PO4 APP/T APP/T fermentation
APP/T
Thin stillage
Steam
H2SO4

Enzymes
To
fermentation
Fermentation

CO2
vapour

Antifoam Scrubber
H 2 O2 water
Nutrients
Seed yeast
Mash

Compr.air

Steam
Mash from ASP/T Mash to
starch distillation
conversion ASP/T ASP/T APP/T APP/T APP/T APP/T

Distillation
CO2

Degasser
Ethanol (95 vol-%)

Fermented
mash Concen-
trating
column
Stripping Fusel
column Fusel
oil Fusel
APP/T oil oil
APP/T wash- Storage tank
er
Ethanol
Water Charcoal
filtration
Fusel Ethanol (95 vol-%)
APP/T oil Low-boiling
Ethanol fractions
Process water
Steam
High-boiling fractions

Stillage handling
Stillage water Vapor
Barley hulls Wheat bran

Dryer

Stillage water
Evaporation
Stillage from
distillation

APP/T
Secondary condensate
APP/T
APP/T
DDGS
APP/T

APP/T
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