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1.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PREDICTING THE QUALITY OF A CLEANING-IN-PLACE CYCLE OF AN INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION LINE

      
Application Number EP2025057321
Publication Number 2025/196023
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-18
Publication Date 2025-09-25
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wittkaemper, Lars
  • Veer, Thomas
  • Bussmann, Daniel
  • Irrgang, Sven

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for predicting the quality of a Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) cycle of an industrial production line comprising at least one equipment and at least one CIP station, the method comprising the steps of: executing, by the CIP station, the CIP cycle; identifying one or more CIP steps of the CIP cycle; selecting, for each of the identified one or more CIP steps, a trained process-specific machine learning model associated with the CIP station according to the identified one or more CIP steps; passing one or more CIP station-specific parameters to the trained process-specific machine learning model; and predicting the quality of the CIP cycle based on the one or more CIP station-specific parameters, wherein the quality is reflected by an output of each of the trained process-specific machine learning models. In addition, the present disclosure relates to a corresponding control computing system, to an industrial production line comprising or communicatively coupled to at least one control computing system, to computer-implemented methods for training a process-specific and an equipment-specific machine learning model, a trained machine learning model as well as to corresponding computer programs.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
  • B04B 15/06 - Other accessories for centrifuges for cleaning bowls, filters, sieves, inserts, or the like
  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
  • B08B 9/02 - Cleaning pipes or tubes or systems of pipes or tubes
  • B08B 9/08 - Cleaning of containers, e.g. tanks

2.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GENERATING A GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE FOR CONTROLLING AND/OR MONITORING A CLEANING-IN-PLACE CYCLE

      
Application Number EP2025057327
Publication Number 2025/196025
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-03-18
Publication Date 2025-09-25
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wittkaemper, Lars
  • Irrgang, Sven
  • Veer, Thomas
  • Bussmann, Daniel
  • Zellerhoff, Judith

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for generating a graphical user interface (GUI) for controlling and/or monitoring a cleaning-in-place (CIP) cycle for an industrial production line having one or more equipment, the method comprising: generating at least one display element configured to show information associated with the CIP cycle; generating at least one control element configured to switch between at least two views; and including the at least one display element and the at least one control element in the GUI. The present disclosure further relates to a corresponding GUI, a control unit, a CIP station comprising said control unit and to a corresponding computer program.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/409 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by using manual data input [MDI] or by using control panel, e.g. controlling functions with the panelNumerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control panel details or by setting parameters
  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
  • G06F 3/04847 - Interaction techniques to control parameter settings, e.g. interaction with sliders or dials
  • G06Q 10/0631 - Resource planning, allocation, distributing or scheduling for enterprises or organisations
  • G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
  • B01D 61/58 - Multistep processes

3.

DISC SEPARATOR FOR CENTRIFUGAL PROCESSING OF A SUSPENSION

      
Application Number EP2025055190
Publication Number 2025/181150
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-26
Publication Date 2025-09-04
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bartscher, Axel
  • Droste, Johannes
  • Mackel, Jürgen
  • Quiter, Kathrin
  • Hundertmark, Tim

Abstract

The invention relates to a self-emptying disc separator for clarifying and/or separating a flowable suspension into one or more liquid phases and at least one solid or sludge phase, wherein a movable piston slide (17) is arranged in the centrifugal drum (1), by means of which piston slide solid discharge openings (16) can be opened and closed, wherein the piston slide (17) tapers, in a radially outer conical region (171) on its side situated towards the separating chamber (2), conically axially from top to bottom and radially inwardly, wherein the outer conical region (171) has a piston slide slope angle α on the inner cone surface (1711) thereof relative to a parallel to the axis of rotation, and wherein a disc stack (12) composed of a stack of conical separating discs (13) is arranged in the centrifugal drum (2), which disc stack projects at least in sections axially from above into the piston slide (17). It is then further provided that the piston slide slope angle α is less than 15°, in particular less than 14°, at least in a section of the outer conical region (171) closest to the disc stack (12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 1/14 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl with periodical discharge
  • B04B 7/08 - Rotary bowls

4.

METHOD, COMPUTER PROGRAM, CONTROL COMPUTING SYSTEM AND INDUSTRIAL SEPARATOR FOR PREDICTING A BELT WEAR SCORE OF A DRIVE BELT FOR DRIVING A BOWL OF AN INDUSTRIAL SEPARATOR

      
Application Number EP2025051470
Publication Number 2025/162781
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-22
Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Irrgang, Sven
  • Wessel, Simon

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a computer-implemented method for predicting a belt wear score of a drive belt for driving a bowl of an industrial separator, the method comprising: obtaining, from the industrial separator, a plurality of operational parameters during a separation process; inputting the plurality of operational parameters into a trained machine learning model; and predicting, using the trained machine learning model, the belt wear score of the drive belt. The present disclosure further relates to a corresponding control computing system, an industrial separator, a computer-implemented method for training the machine learning model and a trained machine learning model.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/406 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by monitoring or safety
  • G05B 23/02 - Electric testing or monitoring
  • G06N 20/00 - Machine learning
  • B04B 1/00 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles
  • B65G 43/02 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting dangerous physical condition of load- carriers, e.g. for interrupting the drive in the event of overheating
  • G06N 3/08 - Learning methods

5.

CENTRIFUGE HAVING A CENTRIFUGAL DRUM WITH A COOLING DEVICE

      
Application Number EP2025052044
Publication Number 2025/162898
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-28
Publication Date 2025-08-07
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mackel, Jürgen
  • Hundertmark, Tim
  • Hensel, Hubert
  • Ueding, Jens

Abstract

The invention relates to a centrifuge which is designed as a self-emptying separator with a vertical axis of rotation and provided to separate a product P - in particular blood - to be processed into at least two phases in a centrifugal field, of which at least one phase is a liquid phase Lp and another phase is a solid or slurry phase Sp, wherein the separator has at least the following: a rotatable centrifugal drum (1), solid outlet openings (14), an actuatable piston slide (15), wherein an actuation chamber (23) that can be filled with a fluid F is associated with the piston slide (15), and a cooling device for cooling the centrifugal drum, which is implemented in that the fluid F also simultaneously serves to cool the centrifugal drum (1), wherein one or more cooling channels (24) for cooling the centrifugal drum (1) extend(s) from the actuation chamber (23) in the drum casing (1a), which are fluidically connected to the actuation chamber (23) and through which the fluid can additionally flow, wherein at least one of the cooling channels in the drum casing also extends into a region vertically above the piston slide (15), wherein the fluid is conducted through the cooling channels (24) into a peeling disc chamber which rotates with the centrifugal drum (1) and in which the fluid is conducted out of the rotating centrifugal drum (1) through a fluid outlet by means of a peeling disc provided only for this purpose.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 1/10 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl
  • B04B 1/14 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl with periodical discharge
  • B04B 15/02 - Other accessories for centrifuges for cooling, heating, or heat insulating

6.

SOLID BOWL SCREW CENTRIFUGE

      
Application Number 18854114
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-16
First Publication Date 2025-07-31
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Aagaard, Poul-Erik

Abstract

A solid bowl screw centrifuge has a feed pipe with a diameter initially increasing in the axial direction towards in the direction of flow to form a first feed pipe section in which a centrifugal pre-separation of a part of the solid phase from the suspension occurs. A first portion with a higher solids content compared to the suspension is introduced by a first outlet into the centrifugal chamber in the radial direction. A second feed pipe section adjoins the first feed pipe section axially in the direction of flow, through which the remaining second portion of the suspension that is not discharged through the first outlet and has a lower solids content compared with the suspension is guided further axially through the feed pipe. The remaining second portion of the suspension is introduced into the centrifugal chamber in the radial direction via a second outlet.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/20 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles discharging solid particles from the bowl by a conveying screw coaxial with the bowl axis and rotating relatively to the bowl

7.

SEPARATOR

      
Application Number 18854122
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-16
First Publication Date 2025-07-31
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bartscher, Axel
  • Quiter, Kathrin

Abstract

The invention relates to a separator, in particular a self-emptying separator, for centrifugal separation of a flowable product into at least one liquid phase and at least one solid phase, said separator having a rotatable centrifuge drum with a vertical rotation axis, said drum having a separation chamber in which a disc stack is preferably provided, and having solids discharge openings and an emptying mechanism with a single piston valve, which is designed to open and to close the solids discharge openings discontinuously, a control assembly being provided for the emptying mechanism, characterised in that the centrifuge drum has, on its circumference, a first set of solids discharge openings and a second set of solids discharge openings, the first set of solids discharge openings and the second set of solids discharge openings being arranged at two different axial heights on the circumference of the centrifuge drum and thus being vertically distanced from one another, the two sets of solids discharge openings being openable and closable by the single piston valve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/14 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl with periodical discharge
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape

8.

PRE2FUEL

      
Application Number 1863310
Status Registered
Filing Date 2025-04-30
Registration Date 2025-04-30
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances; centrifuges; separators; decanter centrifuges; all aforementioned machines also as modular constructions, as well as accessories and spare parts for the said machines. Installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, as well as of centrifuges, separators, decanter centrifuges as well as accessories and spare parts for all the aforementioned goods; advisory and information services relating to the aforementioned services. Technical development and design of machinery for filtering and separating mixtures of substances and of centrifuges, separators, decanter centrifuges and of accessories and spare parts for all the aforementioned goods; advisory and information services relating to the aforementioned services.

9.

SEPARATOR

      
Application Number 18852023
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-02
First Publication Date 2025-06-26
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schulz, Andreas
  • Helmrich, Kai
  • Quiter, Kathrin
  • Laackmann, Steffen

Abstract

A separator has a frame with receiving areas for rotatably supporting the separator insert. Each receiving area having a stator device as a sub-element of a magnet bearing device, and a separator insert as a pre-assembled replaceable unit for inserting into stator units on a frame or in a housing of the separator. The separator insert has: i) a rotor rotatable about a rotational axis and which having a drum and a drum wall, and ii) at least two rotor units as sub-elements of the magnet bearing devices at two axially spaced positions of the rotor with the drum. The rotor units hold, rotatably support, and rotate the rotor together with the drum in a suspended manner within the housing during a separation mode. The separator has at least one linear drive for linearly moving at least one of the two receiving areas relative to the separation insert.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 9/02 - Electric motor drives

10.

CENTRIFUGE COMPRISING A PARING DISK

      
Application Number EP2024083176
Publication Number 2025/114140
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-21
Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Bathelt, Thomas

Abstract

A centrifuge for centrifugal separation, with which a product P to be processed can be separated into at least two phases of different densities in a centrifugal field during operation, of these two phases at least one being a liquid phase Lp, the centrifuge comprising at least the following: a rotatable centrifugal drum (1) with an axis of rotation D, at least one paring disk (14) provided to discharge the at least one liquid phase Lp from the rotating centrifugal drum (1) during operation, wherein the paring disk (14) comprises a cylindrical disk portion (15) of a first, larger diameter D1 and a cylindrical shaft portion (18) of a further, smaller diameter D2, the disk portion (15) of the paring disk (14) comprising at least one or more discharge channels (17), wherein, furthermore, at least the disk portion (15) of the paring disk (14) is of a divided form and comprises a disk portion lower part (15a) and a disk portion upper part (15b), and wherein the disk portion upper part (15b) is axially movable, in particular axially raisable or lowerable, relative to the disk portion lower part (15b), making it possible to adjust the cross section of the at least one or the plurality of discharge channels (17, 28).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 11/08 - Skimmers or scrapers for discharging
  • B04B 1/00 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles

11.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN INSTALLATION FOR PRODUCING MECHANICAL WORK

      
Application Number EP2024081706
Publication Number 2025/108729
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-08
Publication Date 2025-05-30
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Sims, Heiko

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for controlling an installation (1) for producing mechanical work, wherein the installation (1) has an internal combustion engine (2), an exhaust-gas cleaning device (3) comprising a gas washer (4) and a washing-water cleaning installation comprising a first cleaning stage with a centrifugal separator (8), said method comprising the following steps: i) cleaning exhaust gas (X1) produced by the internal combustion engine (2), thereby providing contaminated washing water (X2); ii) cleaning the washing water (X2) using the centrifugal separator (8), thereby providing several phases (X4, X5, X6), wherein one of these phases (X4, X5, X6) comprises a cleaned washing water (X2) with a lower particle content compared to that of the supplied contaminated washing water (X2); iii) determining at least one measurement value (T1, T2, T3) which is dependent on the composition of at least one of the phases (X4, X5, X6) iv) setting the operation of the internal combustion engine (2) based on this determined measurement value (T1, T2, T3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • F01N 3/04 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus having means for purifying, rendering innocuous, or otherwise treating exhaust for cooling, or for removing solid constituents of, exhaust by means of liquids

12.

METHOD FOR OBTAINING OIL FROM OLEAGINOUS FRUITS

      
Application Number EP2024083295
Publication Number 2025/109171
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-22
Publication Date 2025-05-30
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hruschka, Steffen
  • Schoening, Frank
  • Klomfas, Peter
  • Reche, Francisco Javier
  • Lopez, Antonio
  • Bejaoui, Aymen
  • Jariego, Juan Manuel

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for obtaining oil from oleaginous fruits, comprising the following steps: a) providing an oleaginous-fruit raw material comprising a storage time, b) processing the oleaginous-fruit raw material into an oil product stream as a first fraction and a second oil-reduced water-containing fraction, wherein c) one or more constituents of the oil product stream are determined, wherein the determination according to step c) comprises a determination of a change over time of a sugar content and/or alcohol content of the oleaginous-fruit raw material and/or an aqueous fraction formed in the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C11B 1/00 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials
  • C11B 1/02 - Pretreatment
  • C11B 13/00 - Recovery of fats, fatty oils or fatty acids from waste materials
  • G01N 33/03 - Edible oils or edible fats

13.

CENTRIFUGING DRUM OF A CENTRIFUGE AND CENTRIFUGE HAVING SUCH A CENTRIFUGING DRUM

      
Application Number EP2024080819
Publication Number 2025/098870
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-10-31
Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Bathelt, Thomas

Abstract

A centrifuging drum (1) of a centrifuge with a vertical axis of rotation (D), wherein the centrifuging drum (1) is intended for separating a product (P) for processing into a solid phase (Fs) and into at least one liquid phase (FI) in a centrifugal field, and wherein the centrifuging drum (1) comprises at least the following: a) a drum bowl (14) which encloses a separating space (13), in which the actual centrifugal separation of the product (P) takes place; b) wherein radially on the outside of the separating space (13) there is a solids collection space (15), in which the solid phase (Fs) separated from the flowable product (P) collects during the separating and/or clarifying operation; c) a discharging system for discharging the solid phase (Fs) from the solids collection space (15) of the centrifuging drum (1), wherein d) while the solids are being discharged, multiple solids outlet openings (17) circumferentially distributed around the drum bowl of the centrifuging drum (1) and passing through the drum bowl radially from the inside to the outside can be opened up, wherein e) a wear-protection element (200) is form-fittingly inserted radially from the inside in the respective solids outlet opening (17).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 7/12 - Inserts, e.g. armouring plates
  • B04B 7/08 - Rotary bowls
  • B04B 1/10 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl

14.

SEPARATOR

      
Application Number 18836214
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-20
First Publication Date 2025-05-15
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Mackel, Jürgen

Abstract

A self-emptying separator includes an emptying mechanism, having a piston valve, which is designed to intermittently open and close the solid emptying openings of the separator. A control arrangement for the emptying mechanism includes a chamber for a fluid and a valve arrangement having at least one valve in communication with the chamber in order to operate the piston valve. As the fluid, the product to be clarified can be fed from a distributor or the separation chamber of the centrifugal drum via a supply channel in the drum to the chamber. The valve is a centrifugal force valve, which closes against a spring force by centrifugal force at the operating speed of the centrifugal drum and is opened by this spring force at a lower speed of the centrifugal drum than the operating speed, or the valve is an electromagnetically actuable valve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/16 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl with periodical discharge with discharging outlets controlled by the rotational speed of the bowl
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape

15.

Liquid and steam separator

      
Application Number 35517123
Grant Number D1073010
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-10
First Publication Date 2025-04-29
Grant Date 2025-04-29
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schulz, Andreas
  • Laackmann, Steffen
  • Helmrich, Kai
  • Mackel, Jürgen
  • Michel, Andrej

16.

SEPARATOR INSERT, SEPARATOR AND METHOD FOR EXCHANGING A SEPARATOR INSERT

      
Application Number 18689605
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-06
First Publication Date 2025-04-17
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Biewald, Andreas
  • Hegemann, Axel
  • Graw, Burkhard
  • Steiner, Julian
  • Mackel, Jürgen
  • Helmrich, Kai
  • Quiter, Kathrin
  • Schneider, Markus
  • Göhmann, Rüdiger
  • Laakmann, Steffen

Abstract

A method for operating a separator for reducing cross-contaminations when processing products involves providing a separator insert on a frame or in a housing of the separator as a preassembled, exchangeable unit for insertion in stator units. The separator unit includes at least a rotor which is rotatable about an axis of rotation and has a drum and a drum wall, a separating means arranged in the drum, and at least one product feed line and two product discharge lines, the regions of the separator insert that come into contact with the product are partially or completely made of plastics material. A starting product to be separated is introduced into the separator. A first and a second product flow separated from the product mixture are discharged out of the separator through the two separate product discharge lines during a separation operation of the separator. The separation operation is stopped and residual liquid remaining in the drum is drained. The emptied contaminated separator insert is exchanged from the frame or housing of the separator for an unused separator insert.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 7/14 - Inserts, e.g. armouring plates for separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 9/12 - Suspending rotary bowls
  • B04B 11/04 - Periodical feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor

17.

SOLID BOWL CENTRIFUGE

      
Application Number EP2024076100
Publication Number 2025/067986
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-18
Publication Date 2025-04-03
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Mackel, Jürgen
  • Aagaard, Poul-Erik

Abstract

Proposed is a solid bowl centrifuge (1) for the centrifugal processing of a suspension Su, wherein the suspension Su is separated into three or more phases, and the solid bowl centrifuge has at least the following features: a frame and/or a housing (100); a drum (210) which is rotatable relative to the frame or housing (100), has an axis of rotation A, and has an inner separation space (216), wherein the drum (210) has a doubly conical inner contour (213); a feed line (219) through which the suspension Su to be processed can be conducted into the separation space (216) of the drum (210); at least one liquid outlet (212) through which a light liquid phase Fl is discharged from the drum (210); at least one outlet (211) through which a still-flowable sludge phase Sp is discharged from the drum (210); and an insert (230) which is inserted into the drum (210) and is connected to the drum (210) for conjoint rotation, wherein the insert (230) has a singly conical or doubly conical outer contour (231), and the separation space (216) is formed at least in portions between the insert (230) and the drum (210); wherein the drum (210) has at least one further outlet (240, 252) through which a third phase (Fe, Zw) can be discharged from the drum (210).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/00 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles
  • B04B 1/02 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles without inserted separating walls
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 1/10 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl
  • B04B 7/08 - Rotary bowls
  • B04B 7/12 - Inserts, e.g. armouring plates
  • B04B 11/02 - Continuous feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor

18.

SOLID BOWL CENTRIFUGE AND METHOD FOR REGULATING THE SEPARATION PROCESS OF THE SOLID BOWL CENTRIFUGE

      
Application Number 18727744
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-05
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Overberg, Martin

Abstract

A solid bowl centrifuge includes a screw that rotates during operation, a solid material discharge, and at least one liquid outlet, which has a device for influencing an immersion depth in the separation chamber or the diameter of a separation zone in the separation chamber. The device includes one or more pressure chambers, into which a respective fluid supply line feeds, via which a gas pressure in the respective pressure chamber can be influenced such that, in the respective pressure chamber, the gas pressure is to be applied to at least one liquid surface of the exiting liquid phase, in order to influence the diameter, the immersion depth, and/or the diameter of the separation zone in the drum during operation. Respective pressure chambers are formed in the rotor. One or more functional discs are arranged in the region of the respective pressure chamber and all rotate along with the rotor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 11/02 - Continuous feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor
  • B04B 1/20 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles discharging solid particles from the bowl by a conveying screw coaxial with the bowl axis and rotating relatively to the bowl
  • B04B 7/02 - CasingsLids

19.

SOLID-BOWL CENTRIFUGE

      
Application Number EP2024072451
Publication Number 2025/051481
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-08
Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Driftschroeer, Christian
  • Knospe, Volker

Abstract

The invention relates to a solid-bowl centrifuge for processing a suspension (Su) in a centrifugal field, wherein the suspension (Su) is divided into at least one liquid phase (Fl) and a slurry or solid phase (Fe), comprising a machine frame (100) and a rotor which is rotatably mounted in the machine frame (100). The invention is characterized in that the machine frame (100) consists entirely or substantially of UHPC.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 7/02 - CasingsLids
  • B04B 1/20 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles discharging solid particles from the bowl by a conveying screw coaxial with the bowl axis and rotating relatively to the bowl
  • B04B 9/12 - Suspending rotary bowls
  • F16M 1/04 - Frames or casings of engines, machines, or apparatusFrames serving as machinery beds for rotary engines or similar machines

20.

METHOD AND SEPARATOR FOR CONCENTRATING ALGEA BIOMASS

      
Application Number EP2024074947
Publication Number 2025/051928
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-09-06
Publication Date 2025-03-13
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Piek, Alexander
  • Spiekermeier, Bernd

Abstract

The invention relates to a separator (105) for separating a phase with floating solids from a liquid, wherein the separator (105) has a rotatably mounted drum (11) for a centrifugal separation of the suspension, the drum (11) has an inlet tube (1) which opens into a distributor (2), the drum (11) has a plate insert (3) which occupies a separating chamber (16) within the drum (11), and the drum (11) has a collecting chamber (15) for collecting a light phase, said collecting chamber being arranged between the distributor (2) and the separating chamber (16), wherein the volume of the collecting chamber (15) equals at least 17% of the volume of the separating chamber (16). The invention also relates to a method for concentrating an algae biomass.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 11/06 - Arrangement of distributors or collectors in centrifuges
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 1/10 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl
  • B04B 5/10 - Centrifuges combined with other apparatus, e.g. electrostatic separatorsSets or systems of several centrifuges

21.

METHOD FOR THE CENTRIFUGAL PROCESSING OF A MIXTURE IN A PROTECTIVE GAS ATMOSPHERE OF A SEPARATOR

      
Application Number EP2024068704
Publication Number 2025/031683
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-03
Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ströfer, Björn
  • Herberg, Wolf-Dietrich
  • Hundertmark, Tim

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for the centrifugal processing of a mixture (50) in a protective gas atmosphere of a separator (4, 4', 4'') having the following steps: A providing (100) a separator (4, 4', 4''), in particular a separator (4, 4',4'') with a vertical axis of rotation (8), comprising a drum (5) which is mounted to rotate and which has a drum interior for centrifugally processing a liquid (1), wherein the separator (4, 4', 4'') has at least one gas supply line (11, 11', 11''), which opens into the drum interior; B introducing (200) a rinsing liquid (2) into the drum (5) and starting up the separator (4, 4', 4''), wherein at least one air chamber (60) forms in the drum (5) during operation of the separator (4, 4', 4''); C introducing a protective gas (2) through the gas supply line (11, 11', 11'') into the air chamber (60), the air located therein being forced out by the protective gas (2); and D introducing the mixture (50) into the separator (4, 4', 4'') and discharging the rinsing liquid (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/04 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls
  • B04B 15/08 - Other accessories for centrifuges for ventilating or producing a vacuum in the centrifuge
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 1/12 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl with continuous discharge

22.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING FRESH CHEESE AND/OR QUARK

      
Application Number EP2024069802
Publication Number 2025/031726
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-12
Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Bräutigam, Carsten

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing quark (131) and/or fresh cheese, said method comprising at least the following steps: A providing a sour whey (100); B providing a milk-based thickened curdling product (42); C concentrating the sour whey (100) to a dry substance content of at least 80% of the dry substance content of the curdling product (42); D adding the concentrated sour whey (100) to the curdling product (42), providing a soured quark (131) or fresh cheese.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23C 19/045 - Coagulation of milk without rennet or rennet substitutes
  • A23C 19/05 - Treating milk before coagulationSeparating whey from curd
  • A23C 19/076 - Soft unripened cheese, e.g. cottage or cream cheese
  • A23C 19/09 - Other cheese preparationsMixtures of cheese with other foodstuffs

23.

SOLID BOWL CENTRIFUGE

      
Application Number EP2024072137
Publication Number 2025/032043
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-05
Publication Date 2025-02-13
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Aagaard, Poul-Erik

Abstract

A solid bowl centrifuge (1) for centrifugal processing of a suspension Su, wherein the suspension Su is separated into at least a liquid phase Fl and a heavy phase, in particular a slurry or sludge phase or a solid phase Fe, having at least the following features: a frame or housing (100); a rotatable drum (210) having an axis of rotation A and a separating space; a feed line (219) through which the suspension Su to be processed can be conducted into the separating space (216) of the drum (210); at least one liquid discharge (212) through which the liquid phase Fl is discharged from the drum; and at least one solids discharge (211) through which the heavy phase is discharged from the drum. This centrifuge is characterized in that an insert (230) is inserted in the drum (210) and connected to the drum (210) for conjoint rotation, such that the insert (230) rotates synchronously with the drum (210), wherein the drum (210) has a doubly conical inner contour (213) and wherein the insert (230) has a singly conical or doubly conical outer contour (231).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/00 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles
  • B04B 7/08 - Rotary bowls
  • B04B 7/12 - Inserts, e.g. armouring plates
  • B04B 11/02 - Continuous feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor

24.

SEPARATOR AND METHOD FOR PURIFYING A LIQUID-SOLID MIXTURE

      
Application Number 18720175
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-08
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Flach, Andree
  • Ullmann, Detlef
  • Heymann, Sven
  • Strake, Christian

Abstract

A centrifugal separator has a rotary bowl designed to purify a liquid-solid mixture containing sedimenting and floating solids from the solids in the centrifugal field during batch operation. The bowl includes a separating chamber, a liquid discharge which, when the batch is being processed, continuously discharges the purified liquid phase from the separating chamber, and at least two solids-collecting regions provided at different radii of the bowl, one of which is used to collect a first, lighter, floating solid phase, and the other one is used to collect a second, heavier, sedimenting solid phase, so that the solid-collecting regions can be filled with the relevant solid phase over time while the relevant batch is being processed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 11/06 - Arrangement of distributors or collectors in centrifuges
  • B01D 21/26 - Separation of sediment aided by centrifugal force
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 11/02 - Continuous feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor
  • C02F 1/38 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by centrifugal separation
  • C02F 101/30 - Organic compounds

25.

SOLID BOWL SCREW CENTRIFUGE

      
Application Number EP2024069963
Publication Number 2025/016949
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-15
Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Flach, Andree
  • Schlingenkoetter, Christian
  • Deighton, Jake
  • Spittler, Jonas
  • Horstkötter, Ludger

Abstract

The invention relates to a solid bowl screw centrifuge for centrifugally processing a suspension Su in a centrifugal field, by means of which centrifuge the suspension Su can be separated into at least one liquid phase (Fl) and one solid phase (Fe), said centrifuge comprising a housing (100) and a rotor (200) which is rotatably mounted in the housing (100) and which comprises at least the following: a) a rotatable drum (210) having an axis of rotation (D), the drum (210) having a cylindrical portion (211) and a conical portion (212); b) a screw (230) that can be rotated at a different rotational speed relative to the rotatable drum (210) and is arranged in the drum (210); c) a feed pipe (214) through which the suspension (Su) to be processed can be directed into a separating chamber (216) of the drum (210); d) at least one liquid outlet (217) through which the liquid phase (Fl) is discharged, the liquid outlet (217) having at least one overflow weir (219); e) at least one solid matter outlet (218) through which the solid phase (Fe) is discharged; f) in order to divert a partial flow (fl) of the liquid phase (Fl), a skimming element which is stationary during operation and does not rotate is arranged in the region of the overflow weir (219) in such a way that said partial flow (fl) of the liquid phase (Fl) can be skimmed off under pressure from the liquid phase flowing through the overflow weir before said liquid phase exits the rotor which rotates during operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/20 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles discharging solid particles from the bowl by a conveying screw coaxial with the bowl axis and rotating relatively to the bowl
  • B04B 11/02 - Continuous feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor
  • B04B 11/08 - Skimmers or scrapers for discharging
  • B04B 13/00 - Control arrangements specially designed for centrifugesProgramme control of centrifuges

26.

PROCESS FOR OBTAINING PROTEINS FROM HEMP

      
Application Number 18707997
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-08
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ullmann, Detlef
  • Krienke, Dominik
  • Mannweiler, Klaus
  • Hruschka, Steffen

Abstract

Proteins are obtained from hemp by prewashing the hemp pressing remnants with addition of water, with suspension of the hemp pressing remnants to form an aqueous suspension having a pH value <7 and phase separation to form an aqueous low-protein contaminant phase containing oil and/or oil-accompanying products and a high-protein prewashed phase. Proteins are extracted by alkalizing the high-protein prewashed phase with resuspension to form an aqueous suspension and separating the phases to form a shell fraction and an aqueous protein fraction. Proteins are precipitated with the addition of a short-chain alcohol having fewer than four carbon atoms and with an acid to shift the pH value into the acidic range. The phases are separated into a low-protein phase and a high-protein phase.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C12P 21/00 - Preparation of peptides or proteins

27.

SOLID BOWL CENTRIFUGE

      
Application Number EP2024066544
Publication Number 2024/260863
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-14
Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Aagaard, Poul-Erik
  • Göhmann, Rüdiger

Abstract

The invention relates to a solid bowl centrifuge (1) for processing a suspension Su in a centrifugal field, comprising a frame (100) and a rotor (200) that is rotatably mounted in the frame (100) and has at least the following: a) a rotatable drum (210) with an axis of rotation (D), wherein the drum (210) has a cylindrical section (211) and a conical section (212), b) an inlet pipe (217) which projects into the drum (210) and is arranged concentrically relative to the axis of rotation D and via which the suspension Su to be processed can be directed into a separation chamber (219) of the drum (210), c) at least one fluid outlet (214), d) at least one solids discharge (216), e) a screw (230) arranged in the drum (210) and rotatable relative to the rotatable drum (210) at a differential speed, f) wherein a bearing and drive system (250) of the rotor (200) has at least one rotor unit (251a, 252a), a first magnetic bearing unit (251) and a second magnetic bearing unit (252), wherein the first magnetic bearing unit (251) creates a radially and axially acting levitronic bearing for the drum (210) and the second magnetic bearing unit (252) creates a radially and axially acting levitronic bearing for the screw (230), g) wherein at least the screw (230) is also slidingly rotatably mounted in the drum (210), and h) wherein at least the drum (210), the screw (230) and the inlet and discharge system (217, 214, 216) are each made entirely or predominantly from a non-magnetic material, in particular from plastic and/or a plastic composite material and/or from titanium.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 9/04 - Direct drive
  • B04B 9/12 - Suspending rotary bowls
  • B04B 9/10 - Control of the driveSpeed regulating
  • B04B 1/20 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles discharging solid particles from the bowl by a conveying screw coaxial with the bowl axis and rotating relatively to the bowl

28.

SOLID BOWL CENTRIFUGE

      
Application Number EP2024066545
Publication Number 2024/260864
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-14
Publication Date 2024-12-26
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Aagaard, Poul-Erik

Abstract

The invention relates to a solid bowl centrifuge for processing a suspension Su in a centrifugal field, comprising a housing (100) and a rotor (200) that is rotatably mounted in the housing (100), wherein the rotor (200) comprises at least the following: a rotatable drum (210) with an axis of rotation D, wherein the drum (210) has a cylindrical section (211) and a conical section (212), a screw (230) arranged in the drum (210) and rotatable relative to the rotatable drum (210) at a differential rotational speed, a supply pipe (217) which projects into the drum (210) and is arranged concentrically to the axis of rotation D and through which the suspension Su to be processed can be directed into a separation chamber (219) of the drum (210), at least one liquid outlet (214) arranged in the cylindrical section (211) of the drum (210), at least one solids discharge (218) which is arranged in the conical section (212) of the drum (210) and is arranged in the centre or near the centre of the drum (210), and the solid material Fe leaves the drum (210) in an axial direction or substantially in an axial direction with respect to the drum (210), wherein the supply side of a pump (400) is attached to the solids discharge (218), which is designed in such a way that a counterpressure can be influenced upstream of the pump or in the drum (210) by controlling the pump.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/20 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles discharging solid particles from the bowl by a conveying screw coaxial with the bowl axis and rotating relatively to the bowl
  • B04B 11/02 - Continuous feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor

29.

CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR, IN PARTICULAR BACTERIA-REMOVING SEPARATOR, AND METHOD FOR STERILIZING MILK

      
Application Number EP2024063270
Publication Number 2024/251478
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-14
Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Meyer, Michael
  • Esseling, Dirk

Abstract

The invention relates to a centrifugal separator (1) which is designed in particular as a bacteria-removing separator for sterilizing milk and which is provided for separating a flowable product P to be processed into a solid phase S and into a first lighter liquid phase L1 and a second heavier liquid phase L2 in a centrifugal field, having at least the following: a rotatable centrifugal drum (2) with a vertical rotational axis D, a distributor (5) which is arranged in the centrifugal drum (2) for feeding a product from a product feed tube (6) into the separating chamber (7), wherein the product P is conducted into the separating chamber (7) in the distributor (5) during operation, and the distributor (5) additionally has first openings (16) so that a first part of the product P fed by the distributor is conducted from the distributor channels (8) into the disc pack, preferably into rising channels (17) of the separating disc pack (15). The separating chamber (7) has a radially outer solids collecting chamber (18), discontinuously closable solids discharge openings (21) for discharging the solid phase S, and a first liquid discharge (22) for discharging the lighter liquid phase (L1) and a second liquid discharge (25) for discharging the heavier liquid phase (L2). In addition to the first openings (16), one or more second openings (28) are formed in the distributor (5) which introduce a second part of the product P outwardly into the centrifugal drum.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 11/06 - Arrangement of distributors or collectors in centrifuges
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 1/14 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl with periodical discharge
  • B04B 11/02 - Continuous feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor

30.

SEPARATING APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING A SUSPENSION

      
Application Number EP2024063267
Publication Number 2024/251477
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-14
Publication Date 2024-12-12
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Michel, Andrej
  • Helmrich, Kai

Abstract

The invention relates to a separating apparatus (200) for separating a suspension with a centrifugal separator (100) into at least two flowable phases, wherein the centrifugal separator (100) has a frame (I) and a housing (1) which is not rotatable during operation, and a separator insert (II, III) which is designed as a pre-installed, exchangeable unit, wherein the separator insert (II, III) has at least the following: a) a rotor (2, 65) which can be rotated about an axis of rotation (D) and has a drum (3, 66) with a drum wall; b) preferably one separating means arranged in the drum (3, 66); at least one product supply line (8) and at least one product discharge lines (10, 34); c) wherein the regions of the separator insert (II, III) which come into contact with the product are made partially or completely from plastic; wherein sterile air A or an inert gas can be directly or indirectly applied to the housing (1) and/or one or more additional containers (105, 109, 114) by means of a device suitable herefor, and the housing and/or one or more additional containers can, by way of this application, be subjected to a superposition pressure, and/or the housing can be subjected to a negative pressure by means of the device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 15/04 - Other accessories for centrifuges for suppressing the formation of foam
  • B04B 15/08 - Other accessories for centrifuges for ventilating or producing a vacuum in the centrifuge

31.

SEPARATION DISC, SEPARATION DISC STACK, AND CENTRIFUGE HAVING SAID SEPERATION DISC STACK

      
Application Number 18688408
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-19
First Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ueding, Jens
  • Kemner, Anna

Abstract

A separation disc for a centrifuge is intended to be arranged in a separation disc stack in a drum interior of a drum of the centrifuge for clarifying or separating a mixture of substances. The separation disc comprises a main body, which is in the shape of a truncated cone, is created in a forming method and has a smaller diameter and a larger diameter, as well as an inner surface and an outer surface, and at least one or more spacers. Radially outer projections are distributed circumferentially in the region of the spacers on the larger diameter of the main body and each projection is arranged in a line and/or in an extension of the outer surface of the main body of the separation disc.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 7/14 - Inserts, e.g. armouring plates for separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape

32.

PROCESS FOR PROVIDING HYDROGENATED OILS AND/OR FATS

      
Application Number 18688409
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-01
First Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Campos, Abel Fernandes
  • Harten, Barbara
  • Sindermann, Dirk

Abstract

A process for providing hydrogenated oils and/or fats involves providing a fat fraction and/or oil fraction having a phosphorus content of more than 3.0 mg/kg and/or a total metal content of more than 5.0 mg/kg. The fat fraction and/or oil fraction is washed with an organic acid and optionally a demulsifier by stirring to form a heterogeneous mixture. The mixture is centrifugally separated to form a high-water and low-oil and/or -fat phase and a low-water and high-oil and/or -fat phase having a phosphorus content of less than 3.0 mg/kg and a total metal content of less than 5.0 mg/kg. The low-water and high-oil and/or -fat phase is dried. The dried high-oil and/or -fat phase is catalytically hydrogenated. The proportion of water metered in during the performance of the process is less than 5% by weight, based on the weight of the fat fraction and/or oil fraction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C11C 3/12 - Fats, oils or fatty acids obtained by chemical modification of fats, oils or fatty acids, e.g. by ozonolysis by hydrogenation
  • C11C 1/08 - Refining

33.

CENTRIFUGE AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAID CENTRIFUGE

      
Application Number 18682173
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-26
First Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hundertmark, Tim
  • Ströfer, Björn
  • Herberg, Wolf-Dietrich

Abstract

A centrifuge includes a rotatably mounted drum, a drive motor, a drum shell made of metal and a vertical axis of rotation. The drum has a feed tube, a paring chamber with a paring disk for leading away clarified or separated liquid, and a solids discharge. The drum has, above the paring chamber, at least two sealing chambers, which lie one axially above the other and which each have a sealing disk protruding into the respective sealing chamber. The centrifuge includes at least one supply channel for supplying a sealing medium to one of the sealing chambers or includes, for each sealing chamber, at least one supply channel for supplying a sealing medium to the respective sealing chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 11/08 - Skimmers or scrapers for discharging

34.

CENTRIFUGE

      
Application Number EP2024055622
Publication Number 2024/184320
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-04
Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Brak, Eduard
  • Steiner, Julian
  • Mackel, Jürgen
  • Hundertmark, Tim

Abstract

A centrifuge (1), which is designed as a separator and is provided for separating, in a centrifugal field, a product to be processed P into a solid phase S and at least one liquid phase L, wherein the centrifuge (1) in particular is designed for use under shock-like load on a ship and has at least the following: a) a centrifuge drum (11) with a vertical axis of rotation D, in which a disc stack (114) is arranged, b) a drive spindle (31) for the centrifuge drum (11), which is mounted by means of a neck bearing (32) and a foot bearing (33) in a rotatable manner in and/or on a machine frame (2), c) a drive motor (35) which is designed to drive the drive spindle (31), d) wherein the neck bearing (32) is axially displaceable and is radially supported, e) wherein centrally below the foot bearing (33) of the axially deflectable drive spindle (31) a spring (334) is arranged which supports the unit consisting of rotating centrifuge drum (11), the drive spindle (31), the neck bearing (32) and the foot bearing (33), in a sprung manner and deflectable in an axially limited manner, with respect to an abutment which in particular is the machine frame (2), f) wherein the axially limited deflectability of the working spindle (31) is achieved in that the foot bearing (33) is mounted, by way of its outer ring (332), in a sleeve (333) which is arranged on the spring (334).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 9/12 - Suspending rotary bowls
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape

35.

SEPARATOR DISC, COMBINATION OF SEPARATOR DISC STACK AND DISTRIBUTOR, AND CENTRIFUGE

      
Application Number EP2024051415
Publication Number 2024/165305
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-22
Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schulz, Andreas
  • Helmrich, Kai
  • Quiter, Kathrin
  • Laackmann, Steffen

Abstract

The invention relates to a separator disc (8) for a centrifuge, in particular for a separator. The separator disc (8) is designed to be arranged in a separator disc stack in the interior of a drum (4) of the centrifuge in order to clarify or separate a material mixture, wherein the separator disc (8) has a truncated cone shell-like main part, with an inner circumference and an outer circumference, an inner surface, an outer surface, and at least one or more spacing elements (81), wherein one or more hollow protrusions (83) are formed on the truncated cone shell-like main part, said hollow protrusions having a greater axial extension than the spacing element (81) so that, in a separator disc stack, the hollow protrusions (83) of adjacent separator discs (8) can engage into one another in a form-fitting manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 7/14 - Inserts, e.g. armouring plates for separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape

36.

Liquid and steam separator

      
Application Number 35517960
Grant Number D1036615
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-29
First Publication Date 2024-07-23
Grant Date 2024-07-23
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schulz, Andreas
  • Laackmann, Steffen
  • Helmrich, Kai
  • Mackel, Jürgen
  • Michel, Andrej

37.

SOLID BOWL SCREW CENTRIFUGE

      
Application Number 18563483
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-19
First Publication Date 2024-07-18
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Franzke, Torsten
  • Knospe, Volker

Abstract

A solid bowl screw centrifuge has a rotatable drum, a screw arranged in the drum and rotatable relative to the rotatable drum with a differential speed, one or more drum bearings for bearing the drum, a sealing assembly arranged between a drum shaft portion and the housing for protecting at least one of the drum bearings from an ingress of constituents of a suspension. Each sealing assembly includes at least two radial shaft sealing rings arranged with a mutual axial spacing so as to form at least one chamber. Respective radial shaft sealing rings are arranged such that their respective sealing lips are directed away from the respective chamber. A gas source having a gas pressure can impinge on the respective chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/20 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles discharging solid particles from the bowl by a conveying screw coaxial with the bowl axis and rotating relatively to the bowl
  • B04B 7/08 - Rotary bowls
  • F16J 15/40 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces by means of fluid

38.

METHOD FOR OBTAINING HIGH-DENSITY QUARK

      
Application Number EP2023082587
Publication Number 2024/132340
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-21
Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bräutigam, Carsten
  • Beick, Lennart
  • Veer, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing high-density quark, having the following steps: - A producing (100) milk , - B allowing milk (200) to stand, thereby forming curds and a whey fraction, and - C separating (400) the curds (30) from the whey fraction (20), thereby forming a curd fraction (30) with a dry substance content of more than 18%, wherein the separation (400) of the whey fraction (20) and the curds (30) is carried out using a solid-bowl screw-type centrifuge (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A01J 25/11 - Separating whey from curdsWashing the curds
  • A01J 25/00 - Cheese-making
  • A23C 19/05 - Treating milk before coagulationSeparating whey from curd
  • A23C 19/076 - Soft unripened cheese, e.g. cottage or cream cheese

39.

Computer screen with graphical user interface

      
Application Number 35515442
Grant Number D1031771
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-30
First Publication Date 2024-06-18
Grant Date 2024-06-18
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bussmann, Daniel
  • Wittkämper, Lars

40.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN OIL- OR DIESEL-IN-ALCOHOL EMULSION FOR USE AS A SELF-IGNITING FUEL

      
Application Number EP2023083258
Publication Number 2024/115431
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-28
Publication Date 2024-06-06
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Esseling, Dirk
  • Mense, Martin
  • Falk, Peter
  • Westerwalbesloh, Sascha
  • Hruschka, Steffen
  • Joy, Vipin

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing an oil- or diesel-in-alcohol emulsion for use in a self-igniting internal combustion engine (20), an internal combustion engine, and/or a system for generating energy, having the following steps: A providing a solvent mixture comprising an oil and/or a diesel fuel (3) and a polar solvent in the form of an alcohol (4); B treating the mixture from step A with at least one cavitator (1), thereby forming an emulsion; and D transferring the emulsion hto the self-igniting engine (20). The invention also relates to a use.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C10L 1/32 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels consisting of coal-oil suspensions or aqueous emulsions
  • C10L 1/182 - Organic compounds containing oxygen containing hydroxy groupsSalts thereof
  • F02M 25/022 - Adding fuel and water emulsion, water or steam
  • F02D 19/06 - Controlling engines characterised by their use of non-liquid fuels, pluralities of fuels, or non-fuel substances added to the combustible mixtures peculiar to engines working with pluralities of fuels, e.g. alternatively with light and heavy fuel oil, other than engines indifferent to the fuel consumed

41.

METHOD FOR CLEANING A SEPARATOR

      
Application Number EP2023075085
Publication Number 2024/061699
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-13
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Teigeler, Jürgen
  • Dempki, Daniel
  • Spiekermeier, Bernd

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for centrifugally processing a flowable product with a separator and for rinsing and/or CIP cleaning the separator, wherein the separator has a rotatable drum (1) and a product flow path for a flowable product to be processed in a centrifugal field in the drum (1), wherein the product flows along the product flow path during the centrifugal processing in a product flow direction, characterised by the following steps: 100) providing a separator; 200) carrying out centrifugal processing of a product; 300) interrupting the centrifugal processing, and alternately carrying out a) rinsing or CIP cleaning of at least one part of the product paths of the drum (1) of the separator in the product flow direction and b) rinsing or CIP cleaning of at least one part of the product paths of the drum (1) entirely or partially opposite the product flow direction; and 400) preferably resuming the step 200) of centrifugally processing the product.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 15/06 - Other accessories for centrifuges for cleaning bowls, filters, sieves, inserts, or the like
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 1/14 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl with periodical discharge

42.

METHOD FOR DETECTING AND DISPLAYING AN INDICATOR REPRESENTING A PROCESS

      
Application Number EP2023075041
Publication Number 2024/056673
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-12
Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bussmann, Daniel
  • Pinter, Jan
  • Wittkaemper, Lars
  • Mucaj, Rina

Abstract

A method for detecting and displaying of one or more key performance indicators representing a centrifugal separation process carried out with an assembly comprising a centrifuge (2) comprises the following steps: executing the separation process with the assembly comprising the centrifuge; detecting one, two or more different operating parameters of the centrifugal separation process of the assembly with the centrifuge (2) with one or more means of detection associated with the assembly; converting the detected operating parameters into two or more respective specific key performance indicators with a data processing unit; determining an aggregate key performance indicator from the two or more specific key performance indicators through applying a predetermined set of rules to determine a weighted average of the two or more specific key performance indicators; and displaying at least the aggregate key performance indicator on a user interface. In addition to this, a system (1), comprising an assembly with a centrifuge (2) and a program are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 13/00 - Control arrangements specially designed for centrifugesProgramme control of centrifuges
  • B04B 1/04 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls

43.

AI CONTROLLED DECANTER

      
Application Number EP2023073050
Publication Number 2024/042091
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-22
Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Flach, Andree
  • Licha, Holger
  • Deighton, Jake
  • Veynshter, Anton

Abstract

The present invention, inter alia, relates to a computer-implemented method for optimizing the output of a decanter during operation using a reinforcement artificial intelligence, AI, engine, the method comprises a. operating the decanter according to a plurality of operation parameters; b. processing, by the decanter, a physical input comprising a sludge and a polymer, and producing a physical output comprising a centrate and cake; c. determining a plurality of substance parameters based on the physical output; d. passing, to the reinforcement AI engine, the plurality of substance parameters and the plurality of operation parameters; e. determining, by the reinforcement AI engine, a quality value for each of the plurality of substance parameters; f. predicting, by the reinforcement AI engine, a plurality of adjusted operation parameters; and g. further operating the decanter based on the plurality of adjusted operation parameters.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/20 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles discharging solid particles from the bowl by a conveying screw coaxial with the bowl axis and rotating relatively to the bowl
  • B04B 13/00 - Control arrangements specially designed for centrifugesProgramme control of centrifuges

44.

SEPARATING APPARATUS FOR SEPARATING A SUSPENSION

      
Application Number EP2023071856
Publication Number 2024/033325
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-08-07
Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schulz, Andreas
  • Helmrich, Kai
  • Quiter, Kathrin
  • Spiekermann, Sebastian
  • Laackmann, Steffen

Abstract

Separating apparatus (200) for separating a suspension, comprising a centrifugal separator (100) for reducing cross-contaminations in the processing of products, wherein the centrifugal separator (100) has a frame (I) or a housing (68), and has a separator insert (II, III), mounted rotatably with respect to the frame (I) or housing (68) and forming a preassembled, interchangeable unit, wherein the separator insert (II, III) has at least the following: i. a rotor (2, 65), which is rotatable about an axis of rotation (D) and has a drum (3, 10, 66) and a drum wall; ii. preferably a separating means arranged in the drum (3, 66); iii. at least one product-feed line (8) and at least one product-discharge line (10, 34); iv. wherein the regions of the separator insert (II, III) that are in contact with the product are partly or completely produced from plastic; wherein the separating installation (200) has at least one container (105, 109), which is connected to at least one product-discharge line (10, 34), and wherein the separating apparatus (200) has a filling-level measuring device (104, 108) for determining a liquid level of the suspension within the container (105, 109) and/or at least one limit switch (400) for detecting a liquid level reached within the container (105, 109).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 11/02 - Continuous feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor
  • B04B 7/08 - Rotary bowls
  • B04B 7/02 - CasingsLids
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape

45.

TRANSPORT SECURING MEANS FOR A SEPARATOR INSERT OF A SEPARATOR

      
Application Number EP2023068514
Publication Number 2024/017636
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-05
Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schulz, Andreas
  • Neufeld, Dennis
  • Helmrich, Kai

Abstract

The invention relates to a separator insert (1) for a separator. The separator insert (1) forms a preassembled, exchangeable unit which can be inserted into a frame and which is designed to separate a flowable suspension (S) in a centrifugal field into at least two flowable phases (LP, HP) of different density. The exchangeable separator insert (1) is designed for insertion into stator magnets (5a, 6a) of the frame of the separator and comprises at least the following: a housing (2), which is stationary during operation and which is designed in the manner of a container that is closed except for one or more openings (12, 13, 14); a rotor (3), which is disposed within the housing (2) and can be rotated about an axis of rotation (D), the rotor having a drum (4) which has one or more openings; preferably a separating disk assembly (10) disposed in the drum (4); at least two rotor magnets (5b, 6b) at two axially spaced points of the rotor (3) having the drum (4), by means of which rotor magnets the rotor (3) having the drum (4) can be kept floating and rotatably supported within the housing during operation. For transport or installation, the separator insert (1) is provided with one or more transport securing elements (100a, b), which operate according to a magnetic principle of action, so that the drum (4), which freely floats during operation of the separator, is immovable or substantially immovable in the housing (2) during transport or installation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 7/02 - CasingsLids
  • B04B 7/06 - Safety devices
  • B04B 9/04 - Direct drive
  • B04B 9/12 - Suspending rotary bowls

46.

METHOD FOR MONITORING AND CONTROLLING THE COOLANT TEMPERATURE OF A DRIVE DEVICE OF A SEPARATOR

      
Application Number EP2023069000
Publication Number 2024/013068
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-10
Publication Date 2024-01-18
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Michel, Andrej
  • Neufeld, Dennis
  • Teigeler, Jürgen

Abstract

A method for controlling the coolant temperature of an electric motor of a drive device (8) of a rotor of a centrifuge, preferably a separator (1) with a vertical axis of rotation, more particularly during execution of a centrifugal separation of a suspension into at least two different product phases; wherein the rotor has at least one rotatable drum (2), and wherein the drive device has an electric motor (8) that directly or indirectly rotates the rotor, and wherein the drive device also has an apparatus (100) for supplying the electric motor with a coolant and the apparatus comprises a control apparatus, has at least the following steps: a) providing the centrifuge with the drive device; b) driving the rotor, more particularly during execution of the centrifugal separation of a suspension into at least two different product phases; by means of the electric motor, and c) cooling, in a controlled manner, the electric motor at least during step b) in cooling cycles interrupted by breaks.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/00 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles
  • B04B 15/02 - Other accessories for centrifuges for cooling, heating, or heat insulating
  • B04B 1/10 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl

47.

hiHop

      
Application Number 1764880
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-09-05
Registration Date 2023-09-05
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances; centrifuges; separators; decanters being industrial machines which are centrifuges for separating solid materials from liquids; all aforementioned machines also as modular constructions as well as accessories and replacement parts for the said machines. Installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances as well as of centrifuges, separators, decanters as well as of accessories and replacement parts for the aforesaid goods; advisory and information services with respect to the aforementioned services. Technical development and design of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances as well as of centrifuges, separators, decanters, as well as of accessories and replacement parts for the aforesaid products; advisory and information services regarding the aforementioned services.

48.

SEPARATOR

      
Application Number 18034162
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-10-28
First Publication Date 2023-12-07
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hölscher, Andreas
  • Michel, Andrej
  • Voltmann, Angelika
  • Quiter, Kathrin
  • Bathelt, Thomas
  • Kleimann, Thomas

Abstract

A self-draining separator for centrifugal separation of a suspension into a light liquid phase, a heavy solid phase, and a moderately heavy intermediate phase. The separator includes a rotatable centrifuging drum, a liquid discharge for the light liquid phase, a discontinuously active solid matter discharge opening for the heavy solid phase, to which a first actuatable discharge device is assigned, by way of which the solid matter discharge opening can be discontinuously opened and closed. The separator also includes a discontinuously active discharge opening for the intermediate phase, to which at least one second actuatable discharge device is assigned, by way of which the discharge opening for the intermediate phase can be discontinuously opened and closed again. The second discontinuously active discharge device can be actuated independently of the first discontinuously active discharge device, with the result that the discharge of the intermediate phase can take place temporally independently of the discharge of the solid phase.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/14 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl with periodical discharge
  • B04B 11/04 - Periodical feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor

49.

METHOD FOR MONITORING A CENTRIFUGAL SEPARATOR FOR A DRUM LEAKAGE

      
Application Number EP2023055112
Publication Number 2023/227263
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-01
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hundertmark, Tim
  • Tippkemper, Frank
  • Gruendel, Heribert
  • Nitschke, Sven

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for monitoring a drum of a centrifugal separator (1) for leakage, characterized by the following steps: A) providing the centrifugal separator (1) comprising an emptied drum and providing a value for a reference volume of the drum (2); B) measuring, by means of a measuring device (19), an inflowing volume until the reference volume of the drum (2) is reached; C) measuring a pressure by means of a pressure sensor (24) in the outlet for a phase; D) evaluating the temporal sequence of the measured values of the pressure after the reference volume has been reached, and thus determining a pressure rise; and E) outputting a signal if the determined pressure rise occurs outside of a time interval after the reference volume has been reached.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 13/00 - Control arrangements specially designed for centrifugesProgramme control of centrifuges

50.

SELF-EMPTYING SEPARATOR

      
Application Number EP2023062008
Publication Number 2023/227353
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-05-05
Publication Date 2023-11-30
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Hölscher, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a self-emptying separator which has a rotatable centrifugal drum (1) with a vertical axis of rotation D, which is provided with an inlet for a suspension to be processed in the centrifugal area and with at least one outlet for a liquid phase and with solids-discharging openings (12) to which an emptying system with a piston slide valve (11) is assigned, wherein the emptying system furthermore has a control fluid system (11) assigned to the piston slide valve (11) for controlling its opening and closing movements, wherein at least fluid for activating closing movements of the piston slide valve (11) can be directed in a closed conduit system as far as a closing chamber, wherein, in order to supply the closing chamber (103) with the fluid for activating closing movements of the piston slide valve (11), a pressure vessel (118) is provided which is arranged upstream of the closing fluid valve (107) and which can be acted upon and can be preloaded with a defined pressure via an additional valve (119), and wherein the control device (101) is furthermore provided at least for determining a drop in pressure in the pressure vessel (118) when the solids-discharging openings (12) are closed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/14 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl with periodical discharge
  • B04B 11/04 - Periodical feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor

51.

SEPARATOR

      
Application Number EP2023056733
Publication Number 2023/194067
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-16
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bartscher, Axel
  • Quiter, Kathrin

Abstract

The invention relates to a separator, in particular a self-emptying separator, for centrifugal separation of a flowable product (P) into at least one liquid phase (L) and at least one solid phase (S), said separator having a rotatable centrifuge drum (1) with a vertical rotation axis (D), said drum having a separation chamber (6) in which a disc stack (7) is preferably provided, and having solids discharge openings (11) and an emptying mechanism with a single piston valve (10), which is designed to open and to close the solids discharge openings (11) discontinuously, a control assembly (12) being provided for the emptying mechanism, characterised in that the centrifuge drum (1) has, on its circumference, a first set of solids discharge openings (11a) and a second set of solids discharge openings (11b), the first set of solids discharge openings (11a) and the second set of solids discharge openings (11b) being arranged at two different axial heights on the circumference of the centrifuge drum (1) and thus being vertically distanced from one another, the two sets of solids discharge openings being openable and closable by the single piston valve (10).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 11/04 - Periodical feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor
  • B04B 1/14 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl with periodical discharge

52.

SEPARATOR INSERT, SEPARATOR AND METHOD FOR EXCHANGING A SEPARATOR INSERT

      
Application Number 18021068
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-05
First Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schulz, Andreas
  • Helmrich, Kai
  • Quiter, Kathrin
  • Göhmann, Rüdiger

Abstract

A separator includes a frame and a separator insert exchangeably disposed on the frame. The separator insert is designed to separate a flowable suspension into at least two flowable phases of different density in a centrifugal field and forms a preassembled, exchangeable unit for inserting into stator units on the frame of the separator. Mutually spaced holders having stator units of the bearing devices are formed on the frame, between which holders the housing of the separator insert is non-rotatably retained such that the rotor with the drum remains rotatable. The relative position of the holders can be changed such that the separator insert can be exchanged. The housing and the holders have corresponding interlocking elements in order to non-rotatably retain the housing at the holders.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 11/02 - Continuous feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor
  • B04B 9/12 - Suspending rotary bowls
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 7/14 - Inserts, e.g. armouring plates for separating walls of conical shape
  • B01D 21/26 - Separation of sediment aided by centrifugal force

53.

SOLID BOWL SCREW CENTRIFUGE

      
Application Number EP2023056730
Publication Number 2023/194066
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-03-16
Publication Date 2023-10-12
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Aagaard, Poul-Erik

Abstract

Disclosed is a solid bowl screw centrifuge for clarifying a fed suspension Su in a centrifugal field of a solid phase Fe, having a housing and a rotor (200) rotatably mounted in the housing, wherein the inner diameter of a feed pipe (400) initially increases in the axial direction towards the conical section of a screw (230) in the direction of flow, such that a first feed pipe section (402) is formed, in which a centrifugal pre-separation of a part of the solid phase Fe from the suspension Su occurs, wherein first means (403) are available, through which a first portion Su' with a higher solids content compared to the suspension Su can be introduced into the centrifugal chamber (216) in the radial direction, and wherein a second feed pipe section (405) also adjoins the first feed pipe section (402) axially in the direction of flow, through which the remaining second portion Su" of the suspension Su that is not discharged through the first means (403) and has a lower solids content compared with the suspension Su is guided further axially through the feed pipe (400), wherein second means (406) are provided, through which the remaining second portion Su" of the suspension Su can be introduced into the centrifugal chamber (216) in the radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/20 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles discharging solid particles from the bowl by a conveying screw coaxial with the bowl axis and rotating relatively to the bowl
  • B04B 11/02 - Continuous feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor

54.

SEPARATOR

      
Application Number EP2023052598
Publication Number 2023/186376
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-02-02
Publication Date 2023-10-05
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schuluz, Andreas
  • Helmrich, Kai
  • Quiter, Kathrin
  • Laackmann, Steffen

Abstract

The invention relates to a separator comprising a frame (I) which comprises receiving areas (I-4, I-5) for rotatably supporting the separator insert (II, III), each receiving area having a stator device (4a, 4b) as a sub-element of a magnet bearing device (4 or 5), and a separator insert (II, III) as a pre-assembled replaceable unit for inserting into stator units (4a, 4b) on a frame (I) or in a housing (68) of the separator. The separator insert (II, III) has at least the following: i) a rotor (2, 65) which can be rotated about a rotational axis (D) and which comprises a drum (3, 66) and a drum wall, and ii) at least two rotor units (4b, 5b) as sub-elements of the magnet bearing devices (4, 5) at two axially spaced positions of the rotor (2) with the drum, said rotor units being used to hold, rotatably support, and rotate the rotor (2) together with the drum (3) in a suspended manner within the housing during a separation mode, wherein the separator has at least one linear drive (50) for linearly moving at least one of the two receiving areas (I-4 and I-5) relative to the separation insert (II, III).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 9/00 - Drives specially designed for centrifugesArrangement or disposition of transmission gearingSuspending or balancing rotary bowls

55.

SEPARATOR INSERT AND SEPARATOR

      
Application Number 18021067
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-05
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Göhmann, Rüdiger
  • Helmrich, Kai
  • Quiter, Kathrin
  • Schulz, Andreas

Abstract

A separator insert includes a housing that is stationary during operation and which is a container that is closed apart from a number of openings. A rotor is arranged within the housing and is rotatable about an axis of rotation. The separator insert includes a drum with openings. At least two rotor units for magnetic bearing units are arranged at two axially spaced apart points on the rotor with the drum, that hold the rotor in a suspended state and that can rotate the rotor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 7/04 - Casings facilitating discharge
  • B04B 11/02 - Continuous feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor
  • B04B 9/12 - Suspending rotary bowls
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape

56.

SEPARATOR INSERT AND SEPARATOR

      
Application Number 18021062
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-05
First Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Göhmann, Rüdiger
  • Helmrich, Kai
  • Quiter, Kathrin
  • Schulz, Andreas

Abstract

A separator insert for a separator includes a housing that is stationary during operation and is a container that is closed apart from multiple openings. These openings include a supply opening for an in-flowing suspension in a first axial boundary wall of the housing, two outlets for flowable phases of differing densities in an outer casing of the housing, and a recirculation inlet in a second axial boundary wall of the housing. A rotor within the housing can rotate about an axis of rotation and has a drum, which has multiple openings. A separator is arranged in the drum. At least two rotor units for magnetic bearing units are arranged at two axially spaced-apart points on the rotor with the drum, with which the rotor with the drum can be held in a suspended state, can be rotationally mounted and can be made to rotate within the housing during operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 11/02 - Continuous feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor
  • B04B 7/04 - Casings facilitating discharge
  • B04B 7/08 - Rotary bowls
  • B04B 9/12 - Suspending rotary bowls

57.

hiHop

      
Application Number 229724900
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-05
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Centrifugal machines, industrial centrifuges and centrifuge separators for filtering and separating of solids, liquids and fluids for the purposes of purification and reducing concentration of substances; decanters being industrial machines which are centrifuges for separating solid materials from liquids; all aforementioned machines also as modular constructions as well as accessories and replacement parts for the said machines. (1) Installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of centrifugal machines, industrial centrifuges, centrifuge separators, decanters as well as of accessories and replacement parts for the aforesaid goods for filtering and separating of solids, liquids and fluids for the purposes of purification and reducing concentration of substances; advisory and information services with respect to the aforementioned services. (2) Technical development and design of centrifugal machines, industrial centrifuges, centrifuge separators, decanters, as well as of accessories and replacement parts for the aforesaid products for filtering and separating of solids, liquids and fluids for the purposes of purification and reducing concentration of substances; advisory and information services regarding the aforementioned services.

58.

HIHOP

      
Serial Number 79384650
Status Registered
Filing Date 2023-09-05
Registration Date 2025-09-09
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, namely, for chemical and food processing; centrifuges; separators, namely, centrifugal separators; decanters being industrial machines which are centrifuges for separating solid materials from liquids; all aforementioned machines also as modular constructions as well as replacement parts for the said machines Installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, namely, for chemical and food processing, centrifuges, separators, decanters as well as of replacement parts for the aforesaid machines; advisory and information services with respect to the aforementioned services Technical development and design of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, namely, for chemical and food processing, centrifuges, separators, decanters, replacement parts for the aforesaid products; advisory and information services regarding the aforementioned services

59.

SEPARATOR

      
Application Number EP2023051397
Publication Number 2023/148022
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-20
Publication Date 2023-08-10
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Mackel, Jürgen

Abstract

The invention relates to a separator, in particular a self-emptying separator, for the centrifugal separation of a free-flowing product P into at least one liquid phase (L) and at least one solid phase (S), the separator comprising a rotatable centrifugal drum (1) having a vertical axis of rotation D, the drum comprising a separation chamber (10) in which a disc stack (6) is preferably provided and comprising solid discharge openings (9), and the separator comprising an emptying mechanism having a piston valve (8), which is designed to intermittently open and close the solid emptying openings (9), wherein a control arrangement for the emptying mechanism is provided which comprises a chamber for a fluid and a valve arrangement having at least one valve (14) that is in communication with the chamber in order to operate the piston valve (8), wherein: a. as the fluid, the product P to be clarified can be fed from a distributor (5) or the separation chamber (10) of the centrifugal drum (1) via a supply channel (12) in the drum to the chamber; and b. the valve (14) is in the form of a centrifugal force valve, which closes against a spring force by centrifugal force at the operating speed of the centrifugal drum (1) and is opened by this spring force at a lower speed of the centrifugal drum (1) than the operating speed, or the valve (14) is in the form of an electromagnetically actuable valve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/16 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl with periodical discharge with discharging outlets controlled by the rotational speed of the bowl

60.

SOLID BOWL CENTRIFUGE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SEPARATION PROCESS OF THE SOLID BOWL CENTRIFUGE

      
Application Number EP2023050173
Publication Number 2023/135051
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-01-05
Publication Date 2023-07-20
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Overberg, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a solid bowl centrifuge, in particular a two- or three-phase solid bowl centrifuge, comprising the following: a rotor with a drum (1) rotating about an axis of rotation during operation and having a supply for a suspension to be processed in the centrifugal field and a separation chamber (5), in which a screw (2) that rotates during operation is arranged, a solid material discharge (14) for discharging a solid material phase (S) and at least one liquid outlet for letting out the at least one liquid phase (L), wherein the at least one liquid outlet has a device (6) for influencing an immersion depth (Dt) in the separation chamber (5) or the diameter of a separation zone (Dz) in the separation chamber (5), wherein this device (6) has at least one or more pressure chamber(s) (62), into which a respective fluid supply line (61) feeds, via which a gas pressure in the respective pressure chamber (62) can be influenced such that, in the respective pressure chamber (62), the gas pressure is to be applied to at least one liquid surface of the exiting liquid phase, in order to influence the diameter, the immersion depth (Dt) and/or the diameter of the separation zone (Dz) in the drum (1) during operation, in particular adjusting with open-loop or closed-loop control, wherein the respective pressure chamber (62) is formed in the rotor, and one or more functional discs (1511, 1512, 1513, 1514) are arranged in the region of the respective pressure chamber (62), wherein all of these functional discs rotate along with the rotor during operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/20 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles discharging solid particles from the bowl by a conveying screw coaxial with the bowl axis and rotating relatively to the bowl

61.

SEPARATOR AND METHOD FOR PURIFYING A LIQUID-SOLID MIXTURE

      
Application Number EP2022085075
Publication Number 2023/110644
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-08
Publication Date 2023-06-22
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Flach, Andree
  • Ullmann, Detlef
  • Heymann, Sven
  • Strake, Christian

Abstract

The invention relates to a centrifugal separator having a rotary bowl (1) which is designed to purify a liquid-solid mixture containing sedimenting and floating solids from the solids in the centrifugal field during batch operation, wherein the bowl (1) comprises: a separating chamber (7); a liquid discharge which, when the batch is being processed, continuously discharges the purified liquid phase (L) from the separating chamber (7); and at least two solids-collecting regions (20, 21) provided at different radii of the bowl, one of which is used to collect a first, lighter, floating solid phase (SI), and the other one is used to collect a second, heavier, sedimenting solid phase (21), so that the solid-collecting regions (20, 21) can be filled with the relevant solid phase (SI, Sh) over time while the relevant batch is being processed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 11/04 - Periodical feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor
  • B04B 1/04 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls

62.

PROCESS FOR OBTAINING PROTEINS FROM HEMP

      
Application Number EP2022081050
Publication Number 2023/079159
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-11-08
Publication Date 2023-05-11
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ullmann, Detlef
  • Krienke, Dominik
  • Mannweiler, Klaus
  • Hruschka, Steffen

Abstract

A process for obtaining proteins from hemp, comprising the following steps: A providing hemp pressing remnants (101), especially a hemp press cake (1), especially from the obtaining of hemp oil; B prewashing (102) the hemp pressing remnants with addition of water (5), with suspension (102-1) of the hemp pressing remnants to form an aqueous suspension having a pH < 7, separating the phases (102-3) to form an aqueous low-protein contaminant phase (3) comprising oil and/or oil-accompanying substances and a high-protein prewashed phase (4); C extracting (103) proteins by alkalizing (103-2) the high-protein prewashed phase (4), with resuspension (103-1) to form an aqueous suspension, and separating the phases (103-3) to form a shell fraction (8) and an aqueous protein fraction (7); D precipitating (105) proteins with addition of a short-chain alcohol (19) (105-2) having fewer than four carbon atoms and with addition (105-3) of an acid (18) to shift the pH into the acidic range; and E separating the phases (105-4), especially by centrifugal phase separation, into a low-protein phase (13) and a high-protein phase (14).

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23J 1/00 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites
  • A23J 1/14 - Obtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from leguminous or other vegetable seedsObtaining protein compositions for foodstuffsBulk opening of eggs and separation of yolks from whites from press-cake or oil-bearing seeds

63.

SEPARATOR INSERT, SEPARATOR, AND METHOD FOR EXCHANGING A SEPARATOR INSERT

      
Application Number EP2022074767
Publication Number 2023/036786
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-06
Publication Date 2023-03-16
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Biewald, Andreas
  • Hegemann, Axel
  • Graw, Burkhard
  • Steiner, Julian
  • Mackel, Jürgen
  • Helmrich, Kai
  • Quiter, Kathrin
  • Schneider, Markus
  • Göhmann, Rüdiger
  • Laakmann, Steffen

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for operating a separator for reducing cross-contaminations when processing products, wherein a separator insert (II, III) is provided on a frame (I) or in a housing (68) of the separator as a preassembled, exchangeable unit for insertion in stator units (4a, 4b) and wherein the separator unit (II, III) comprises at least the following: i) a rotor (2, 65) which is rotatable about an axis of rotation (D) and has a drum (3, 66) and a drum wall; ii) preferably a separating means arranged in the drum (3); iii) at least one product feed line and two product discharge lines; iv) wherein the regions of the separator insert that come into contact with the product are partially or completely made of plastics material. The method is characterised by the following steps: a) providing the separator with a first separator insert (II, III) mounted on the frame (I) or in the housing; b) introducing a starting product to be separated into the separator; c) discharging a first and a second product flow (LP, HP), which are separated from the product mixture, out of the separator through the two separate product discharge lines during a separation operation of the separator; d) stopping the separation operation and draining residual liquid remaining in the drum; e) exchanging the emptied contaminated separator insert (II, III) from the frame or housing of the separator for an unused separator insert.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 11/02 - Continuous feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor
  • B04B 7/08 - Rotary bowls
  • B04B 7/02 - CasingsLids
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 9/12 - Suspending rotary bowls

64.

SEPARATION DISC, SEPARATION DISC STACK, AND CENTRIFUGE HAVING SAID SEPARATION DISC STACK

      
Application Number EP2022073228
Publication Number 2023/030926
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-08-19
Publication Date 2023-03-09
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ueding, Jens
  • Kemner, Anna

Abstract

The invention relates to a separation disc (8) for a centrifuge (2), in particular for a separator, wherein the separation disc (8) is intended to be arranged in a separation disc stack (7) in a drum interior (6) of a drum (1) of the centrifuge (2) for clarifying or separating a mixture of substances, wherein the separation disc (8) comprises a main body (81), which is in the shape of a truncated cone, is created in a forming method and has a smaller diameter d and a large diameter D, as well as an inner surface and an outer surface (82), and at least one or more spacers (83), wherein radially outer projections are distributed circumferentially in the region of the spacers on the large diameter D of the main body (81) and each projection (87) is arranged in a line and/or in an extension of the outer surface (82) of the main body (81) of the separation disc (8).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 7/14 - Inserts, e.g. armouring plates for separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape

65.

PROCESS FOR PROVIDING HYDROGENATED OILS AND/OR FATS

      
Application Number EP2022074378
Publication Number 2023/031354
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-09-01
Publication Date 2023-03-09
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Campos, Abel Fernandes
  • Harten, Barbara
  • Sindermann, Dirk

Abstract

A process for providing hydrogenated oils and/or fats, wherein the process comprises at least the following steps: A providing a fat fraction and/or oil fraction (1) having a phosphorus content of more than 3.0 mg/kg and/or a total metal content of more than 5.0 mg/kg; B washing the fat fraction and/or oil fraction (1) from A with an organic acid and optionally a demulsifier (2) by stirring to form a heterogeneous mixture; C centrifugally separating (5a) the mixture from B to form a high-water and low-oil and/or -fat phase (6) and a low-water and high-oil and/or -fat phase (7) having a phosphorus content of less than 3.0 mg/kg and a total metal content of less than 5.0 mg/kg; D drying (11) the low-water and high-oil and/or -fat phase (7, 10) from C, and E hydrogenating (13), especially catalytically hydrogenating, the dried high-oil and/or -fat phase (12) from D, wherein the proportion of water metered in during the performance of the process is less than 5% by weight, based on the weight of the fat fraction and/or oil fraction (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C11B 3/04 - Refining fats or fatty oils by chemical reaction with acids
  • C11B 3/00 - Refining fats or fatty oils
  • C11B 3/16 - Refining fats or fatty oils by mechanical means
  • C11C 3/12 - Fats, oils or fatty acids obtained by chemical modification of fats, oils or fatty acids, e.g. by ozonolysis by hydrogenation
  • A23D 9/02 - Other edible oils or fats, e.g. shortenings or cooking oils characterised by the production or working-up

66.

KPInsight

      
Application Number 1714953
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-12-08
Registration Date 2022-12-08
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Internet of Things [IoT] gateways; Internet of Things [IoT] sensors; collaboration software platforms [software]; cloud server software; cloud computing software; cloud servers; application software for cloud computing services; data processing apparatus; software; apps; algorithms [software]; digital databases; software for databases, especially for database management; all the aforementioned products only in the field of communication between supplier and costumer, exclusively with regard to production machinery in the food industry and pharmaceutical industry. Services related to the transmission of images and data of installed machinery; providing access to databases; consultation regarding the enabling and provision of access to and transmission of data of telecommunications regarding installed machinery; providing access to non-downloadable computer software via the Internet; providing access to online platforms and online databases; advice and information in relation to all the above-mentioned services; all the aforementioned services only in the field of communication between supplier and costumer, exclusively with regard to production machinery in the food industry and pharmaceutical industry. Development, design, hosting, implementation, installation, rental, maintenance and updates of online platforms, online forums and online databases; development, design, hosting, implementation, installation, rental, maintenance and updates of software, apps, algorithms and digital databases; cloud hosting provider services; cloud storage services; cloud computing; consulting in the field of cloud computing networks and applications; platform as a service [PaaS]; telemetry [telemetry]; all the aforementioned services only in the field of communication between supplier and costumer, exclusively with regard to production machinery in the food industry and pharmaceutical industry.

67.

CENTRIFUGE, AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAID CENTRIFUGE

      
Application Number EP2022070874
Publication Number 2023/016793
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-07-26
Publication Date 2023-02-16
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hundertmark, Tim
  • Ströfer, Björn
  • Herberg, Wolf-Dietrich

Abstract

The invention relates to a centrifuge (1) for separating or clarifying a flowable product or a flowable suspension into at least two phases in a centrifugal field in continuous operation, the centrifuge (1) comprising a rotatably mounted drum (2), which can be driven by means of a drive motor and which has a drum shell made of metal and a vertical axis of rotation (3), the drum (2) having: - a feed tube (4), - at least one paring chamber (5) with a paring disk (8) for leading away clarified or separated liquid, and preferably - a solids discharge. The centrifuge is characterized in that the drum (2) has, above the paring chamber (5), at least two sealing chambers (7, 12), which lie one axially above the other and which each have a sealing disk (9, 14) protruding into the sealing chamber (7, 12) in question, and wherein at least one supply channel (11, 11') for supplying a sealing medium (32) to one of the sealing chambers (7, 12) is provided or, for each sealing chamber, at least one supply channel (11, 11') for supplying a sealing medium to the sealing chamber (7, 12) in question is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 11/08 - Skimmers or scrapers for discharging

68.

Thinkgs

      
Application Number 1704450
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-04-25
Registration Date 2022-04-25
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances; centrifuges; separators; decanters being industrial machines which are centrifuges for separating solid materials from liquids; all aforementioned machines also as modular constructions as well as accessories and replacement parts for the said machines; pumps, filters and separators as machine parts. Controls and sensors for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts (terms considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); software and mobile apps and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts as well as controls and sensors for this software and these mobile apps (terms considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations). Installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters as well as controls and sensors for the aforementioned goods; advisory and information services with respect to the aforementioned services. Provision of online platforms and online forums in connection with machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts, their controls, sensors, software, mobile apps and digital algorithms, installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters, separators as well as of their controls and sensors, development, design, implementation, maintenance, servicing [IT] and updating of software, mobile apps and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts as well as of their controls and sensors, technical development and design services relating to machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts, as well as to their controls and sensors, advisory and information services with respect to the aforementioned services; telecommunication services in connection with machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts as well as their controls, sensors, software, mobile apps and digital algorithms, installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters, as well as of their controls and sensors, development, design, implementation, maintenance, servicing [IT] and updating of software, mobile apps and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts, technical development and design services relating to machines for filtering and separating mixtures for substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts as well as to their controls and sensors, advisory and information services with respect to the afore mentioned services (terms considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations). Development, design, implementation, maintenance, servicing [IT] and updating of software, mobile apps and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts as well as of their controls and sensors; technical development and design regarding machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts as well as their controls and sensors; advisory and information services regarding the aforementioned services.

69.

Intellicant

      
Application Number 1704612
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-04-25
Registration Date 2022-04-25
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances; centrifuges; separators; decanters being industrial machines which are centrifuges for separating solid materials from liquids; all aforementioned machines also as modular constructions as well as accessories and replacement parts for the said machines; pumps, filters and separators as machine parts. Controls and sensors for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts (terms considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations); software and mobile apps and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts as well as controls and sensors for this software and these mobile apps (terms considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations). Installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters as well as controls and sensors for the aforementioned goods; advisory and information services with respect to the aforementioned services. Provision of online platforms and online forums in connection with machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts, their controls, sensors, software, mobile apps and digital algorithms, installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters, separators as well as of their controls and sensors, development, design, implementation, maintenance, servicing [IT] and updating of software, mobile apps and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts as well as of their controls and sensors, technical development and design services relating to machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and re-placement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts, as well as to their controls and sensors, advisory and information services with respect to the aforementioned services; telecommunication services in connection with machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts as well as their controls, sensors, software, mobile apps and digital algorithms, installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters, as well as of their controls and sensors, development, design, implementation, maintenance, servicing [IT] and updating of software, mobile apps and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts, technical development and design services relating to machines for filtering and separating mixtures for substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts as well as to their controls and sensors, advisory and information services with respect to the aforementioned services (terms considered too vague by the International Bureau - Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Common Regulations). Development, design, implementation, maintenance, servicing [IT] and updating of software, mobile apps and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts as well as of their controls and sensors; technical development and design regarding machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts as well as their controls and sensors; advisory and information services regarding the aforementioned services.

70.

CakeGuard

      
Application Number 1703120
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-07-27
Registration Date 2022-07-27
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Electronic controls and sensors for use with decanters; software and mobile apps for use with decanters as well as for use with electronic controls and sensors used with decanters; measuring, signaling, detecting, checking and control apparatus and instruments for use with decanters. Installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of controls and sensors as well as measuring, signaling, detecting, checking and control apparatus and instruments for decanters; advisory and information services with respect to the aforementioned services. Development, design, implementation, maintenance, repair and up-dating of software, apps and digital algorithms for decanters as well as for their controls and sensors; technical development and design of controls and sensors as well as measuring, signaling, detecting, checking and control apparatus and instruments for decanters; quality control relating to controls and sensors for decanters, software, mobile apps and digital algorithms for decanters as well as for their controls and sensors, measuring, signaling, detecting, checking and control apparatus and instruments for decanters; advisory and information services with respect to the aforementioned services.

71.

CENTRIFUGE DRUM OF A NOZZLE SEPARATOR, AND NOZZLE SEPARATOR

      
Application Number EP2022064966
Publication Number 2022/263183
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-06-01
Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kleimann, Thomas
  • Quiter, Kathrin

Abstract

The invention relates to a centrifuge drum (100) of a nozzle separator, having an axis of rotation (D) and a plurality of nozzle pockets (2, 2', 2'', 2''') distributed peripherally along a cross-section perpendicular to the axis of rotation (D), wherein the cross-section of each nozzle pocket (2, 2', 2'', 2''') is diminished over the radial course of the nozzle pocket from an inner periphery (I) of the centrifuge drum (100) to a discharge opening (16') of a nozzle (1, 1'), said nozzle being located at an end of the nozzle pocket (2, 2', 2'', 2'''), wherein the nozzle pocket (2, 2', 2'', 2''') defines a cutout (3), wherein the nozzle pocket (2, 2', 2'', 2''') has an axis of symmetry (L) and wherein at least one of the lateral surfaces (10, 10', 10'', 11, 11', 11'', 12, 12', 12'', 13, 13', 13'') defines a slope angle, the slope angle being non-linear and, more particularly, rising toward the axis of symmetry (L), or wherein the cutout (3) has, along an inner periphery (I) of the centrifuge drum (100), an opening in the form of a quadrilateral base (4'''), more particularly a non-Euclidean quadrilateral base, said base (4''') being rectangular with two parallel first sides (6''', 8''') and two parallel second sides (7''', 9'''), the second sides being curved in the peripheral direction of the centrifuge drum, and the first sides (6''', 8''') being longer than the second sides (7''', 9''').

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/10 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl
  • B04B 1/12 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl with continuous discharge
  • B04B 7/08 - Rotary bowls

72.

KPINSIGHT

      
Serial Number 79363543
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-12-08
Registration Date 2024-07-30
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Transmission of images and data of installed machinery by satellite, cable, wireless communication networks, the Internet; Providing access to databases; Consultation regarding the provision of access to and transmission of data of telecommunications regarding installed machinery; Providing user access to computer software in data networks via the Internet; Providing access to online platforms and online databases; Advice and information in relation to all the above-mentioned services; all the aforementioned services only in the field of communication between supplier and its customer, exclusively with regard to production machinery delivered by that supplier to its customer in the food industry and pharmaceutical industry Internet of Things (IoT) gateways, namely, gateway routers; Internet of Things (IoT) sensors, namely, microcontrollers for internet of things (IoT) enabled devices; Collaboration software platforms, namely, downloadable computer software platforms for multi-user collaboration and interfacing in real-time, application development, web hosting, database management; Downloadable cloud server software for managing cloud servers; Downloadable cloud computing software for sampling, analyzing, processing and displaying collected data; Application software for cloud computing services, namely, recorded database management software for displaying sampled, analyzed and processed data collected from cloud servers; Data processing apparatus; Recorded or downloadable database management software for displaying sampled, analyzed and processed data collected from cloud servers; Downloadable computer application software for displaying sampled, analyzed and processed data collected from cloud servers; Downloadable computer software for analyzing and processing data; Downloadable digital databases in the field of production machinery in the wastewater technology, food and pharmaceutical industries; Downloadable computer software for databases management; all the aforementioned products only in the field of communication between supplier and its customer, exclusively with regard to production machinery delivered by that supplier to its customer in the food industry and pharmaceutical industry Development, design, hosting, implementation, installation, rental, maintenance and updates of online platforms for sampling, analyzing, processing and displaying collected data, database management, application development, online forums and online databases; Development, design, hosting, implementation, installation, rental, maintenance and updates of software for sampling, analyzing, processing and displaying collected data, database management, application development, software applications for sampling, analyzing, processing and displaying collected data, database management, application development, software algorithms for sampling, analyzing, processing and displaying collected data, database management, application development, and digital databases; Providing virtual computer systems through cloud computing; Consulting in the field of cloud computing networks and applications; Platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for use in database management; Software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for use in database management; all the aforementioned services only in the field of communication between supplier and its customer, exclusively with regard to production machinery delivered by that supplier to its customer in the food industry and pharmaceutical industry

73.

SOLID BOWL SCREW CENTRIFUGE

      
Application Number EP2022063573
Publication Number 2022/248331
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-05-19
Publication Date 2022-12-01
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Franzke, Torsten
  • Knospe, Volker

Abstract

Disclosed is a solid bowl screw centrifuge for separating an inflowing suspension into at least one liquid phase FI and at least one solid phase Fe, which has at least the following: - a rotatable drum (210) with an axis of rotation (D), wherein the drum (210) has a cylindrical portion (211) and a conical portion (212), - at least one feed for a suspension (Su), at least one liquid drain (217) and at least one solid discharge (218), - a screw (230) arranged in the drum and rotatable relative to the rotatable drum (210) with a differential speed, - at least one or a plurality of drum bearings (221, 222) for bearing the drum (210) in a housing (100), - at least one or more screw bearings (236) for bearing the screw (230) in the drum (210), - at least one sealing assembly (400) arranged between a drum shaft portion (219, 220) and the housing (100) for protecting at least one of the bearings, in particular at least one of the drum bearings (221, 222), from an ingress of constituents of the suspension Su, - wherein each sealing assembly (400) comprises at least two radial shaft sealing rings (400a, b, c, d) which are arranged with a mutual axial spacing so as to form at least one chamber (402a, b), - wherein the respective radial shaft sealing rings (400a, b, c, d) are arranged such that their respective sealing lips (401) are directed away from the respective chamber (402a, b), and - wherein a gas source (600) having a gas pressure P can impinge on the respective chamber (402a, b).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/20 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles discharging solid particles from the bowl by a conveying screw coaxial with the bowl axis and rotating relatively to the bowl
  • B04B 7/00 - Elements of centrifuges
  • B04B 9/12 - Suspending rotary bowls
  • F16J 15/40 - Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces by means of fluid

74.

Method for adjusting the dry matter content of concentrates in curd production and device for carrying out the method

      
Application Number 17708364
Grant Number 11925187
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-03-30
First Publication Date 2022-10-06
Grant Date 2024-03-12
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Bussmann, Daniel
  • Beick, Lennart
  • Veer, Thomas
  • Wittelmann, Kai

Abstract

Dry matter content in curd is adjusted by feeding starting product into a nozzle separator while determining a content of dry matter and/or protein, and measuring mass flow of the starting product. The nozzle separator separates the starting product into whey and curd fractions, which are separately discharged from the separator and the mass flow of the whey fraction is measured. Mass flow rate of supplied starting product is adjust based on the determined content of dry matter or protein of the starting product, measure mass flow of the starting product, and measured mass flow of the whey fraction. A determination of the dry matter content and/or the protein content of the curd fraction is carried out based on the determined mass flow of the starting product and the mass flow of the whey fraction and the determined dry matter content and/or protein content of the starting product.

IPC Classes  ?

  • A23C 19/024 - Making cheese curd using continuous procedure
  • A01J 25/00 - Cheese-making
  • A01J 25/11 - Separating whey from curdsWashing the curds
  • A23C 19/05 - Treating milk before coagulationSeparating whey from curd
  • A23C 19/076 - Soft unripened cheese, e.g. cottage or cream cheese

75.

CAKEGUARD

      
Serial Number 79358318
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-07-27
Registration Date 2024-04-02
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Electronic controls and electronic sensors for measuring product and machine parameters for use with decanters; downloadable software and Human Machine Interface mobile application software to monitor, control and analyze machine and product data as well as machine settings for use with decanters and electronic controls and sensors used with decanters; measuring, signaling, detecting, checking and control apparatus and instruments for use with decanters Installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of programable logic controls and electronic sensors and measuring, signaling, detecting, checking and control apparatus and instruments for decanters; advisory and information services with respect to the aforementioned services Development, design, implementation, maintenance, repair and up-dating of software, Human Machine Interface applications and digital algorithms for decanters as well as for their controls and sensors; technical development and design of electronic controls and sensors as well as measuring, signaling, detecting, checking and control apparatus and instruments for decanters; quality control relating to controls and sensors for decanters, software, mobile applications and digital algorithms for decanters as well as for their controls and sensors, measuring, signaling, detecting, checking and control apparatus and instruments for decanters; advisory and information services with respect to the aforementioned services

76.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING THE EXTENT OF CONTAMINATION INSIDE A DRUM OF A SEPARATOR, AND SEPARATOR

      
Application Number EP2021082784
Publication Number 2022/112304
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-11-24
Publication Date 2022-06-02
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Tippkemper, Frank
  • Lentrup, Martin
  • Klomfas, Peter
  • Richter, Uwe

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for determining the extent of contamination inside a drum (2) of a separator (1), said method comprising at least the following steps: A) providing a value for a maximum internal volume of the drum (2); B) metrologically determining the currently available free drum volume of the drum (2); C) comparing the values from steps A and B and determining the extent of contamination inside the drum (2) and/or generating a control command; wherein the method comprising steps A-C is carried out while the separator is rotating. The invention also relates to a separator (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 15/06 - Other accessories for centrifuges for cleaning bowls, filters, sieves, inserts, or the like
  • B04B 11/04 - Periodical feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape

77.

SEPARATOR

      
Application Number EP2021079934
Publication Number 2022/090370
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-10-28
Publication Date 2022-05-05
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hölscher, Andreas
  • Michel, Andrej
  • Voltmann, Angelika
  • Quiter, Kathrin
  • Bathelt, Thomas
  • Kleimann, Thomas

Abstract

A self-draining separator for the centrifugal separation of a suspension S into at least one light liquid phase LP, a heavy solid phase SP and a moderately heavy intermediate phase IP, which separator comprises at least the following: a) a centrifuging drum (1) which can be rotated about a rotational axis D and into which the suspension S to be processed can be introduced, b) at least one liquid discharge (9) for the light liquid phase, c) at least one or more discontinuously active solid matter discharge opening/openings (13) for the heavy solid phase SP, to which at least one first actuable discharge device (15) is assigned, by way of which the at least one or more solid matter discharge opening/openings (13) can be discontinuously opened and closed again, and d) at least one or more discontinuously active discharge opening/openings (25) for the intermediate phase IP, to which at least one second actuable discharge device (26) is assigned, by way of which the at least one or more discharge opening/openings (25) for the intermediate phase IP can be discontinuously opened and closed again, characterized e) in that the second discontinuously active discharge device (26) can be actuated independently of the first discontinuously active discharge device (15), with the result that the discharge of the intermediate phase IP can take place temporally independently of the discharge of the solid phase SP.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/14 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with discharging outlets in the plane of the maximum diameter of the bowl with periodical discharge
  • B04B 11/04 - Periodical feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor

78.

INTELLICANT

      
Serial Number 79358977
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-04-25
Registration Date 2024-10-22
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Provision of online forums in the field of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing; Provision of online forums in the field of technical development, design services, installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing; Provision of online forums in the field of controls, sensors, software, mobile applications and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing; Provision of online forums in the field of technical development, design services, installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of controls, sensors, software, mobile applications and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing; Provision of online forums in the field of technical development, design, implementation, maintenance, information technology (IT) servicing and updating of software, mobile applications and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing; Telecommunication services, namely, data transmission and reception services via telecommunication means in connection with machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing; Telecommunication services, namely, data transmission and reception services via telecommunication means in connection with technical development, design services, installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing; Telecommunication services, namely, data transmission and reception services via telecommunication means in connection with technical development, design services, installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of controls, sensors, software, mobile applications and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing; Telecommunication services, namely, data transmission and reception services via telecommunication means in connection with technical development, design, implementation, maintenance, information technology (IT) servicing and updating of software, mobile apps and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing Machines for filtering and separating target materials from mixtures of materials in the fields of food processing, food production, chemicals, pharma, healthcare, cosmetics, oil, gas and energy, environmental, marine, heating and refrigeration; centrifuges; separators for separating solid materials from liquids; centrifuges, namely, industrial machines in the nature of centrifugal decanters for separating solid materials from liquids; structural parts for all aforementioned machines; machine parts, namely, industrial pumps, filters and separators for separating solid materials from liquids Temperature controls, flow controls, climate controls, motion controls and industrial automation controls and sensors for machines for filtering and separating target materials from mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters; downloadable and recorded software for displaying, monitoring and controlling processes and process parameters for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters; mobile applications incorporating digital algorithms for analyzing, displaying, monitoring and controlling processes and process parameters for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters Installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters as well as their controls and sensors; advisory and information services with respect to the aforementioned services Development, design, implementation, maintenance, information technology (IT) services and updating of software for mobile applications incorporating digital algorithms for use with machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts as well as of their controls and sensors; technical development and engineering design of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts as well as their controls and sensors; advisory and information services with respect to the aforementioned services

79.

THINKGS

      
Serial Number 79358927
Status Registered
Filing Date 2022-04-25
Registration Date 2024-04-02
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 38 - Telecommunications services
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

Provision of online forums in the field of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing; Provision of online forums in the field of technical development, design services, installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing; Provision of online forums in the field of controls, sensors, software, mobile applications and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing; Provision of online forums in the field of technical development, design services, installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of controls, sensors, software, mobile applications and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing; Provision of online forums in the field of technical development, design, implementation, maintenance, information technology (IT) servicing and updating of software, mobile applications and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing; Telecommunication services, namely, data transmission and reception services via telecommunication means in connection with machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing; Telecommunication services, namely, data transmission and reception services via telecommunication means in connection with technical development, design services, installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing; Telecommunication services, namely, data transmission and reception services via telecommunication means in connection with technical development, design services, installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of controls, sensors, software, mobile applications and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing; Telecommunication services, namely, data transmission and reception services via telecommunication means in connection with technical development, design, implementation, maintenance, information technology (IT) servicing and updating of software, mobile apps and digital algorithms for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters, accessories and replacement parts of the foregoing Machines for filtering and separating target materials from mixtures of materials in the fields of food processing, food production, chemicals, pharma, healthcare, cosmetics, oil, gas and energy, environmental, marine, heating and refrigeration; centrifuges; separators for separating solid materials from liquids; centrifuges, namely, industrial machines in the nature of centrifugal decanters for separating solid materials from liquids; structural parts for all aforementioned machines; machine parts, namely, industrial pumps, filters and separators for separating solid materials from liquids Temperature controls, flow controls, climate controls, motion controls and industrial automation controls and sensors for machines for filtering and separating target materials from mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters; downloadable and recorded software for displaying, monitoring and controlling processes and process parameters for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters; downloadable mobile applications incorporating digital algorithms for analyzing, displaying, monitoring and controlling processes and process parameters for machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters Installation, maintenance, retrofitting and repair of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, pumps, filters as well as their controls and sensors; advisory and information services with respect to the aforementioned services Development, design, implementation, maintenance, information technology (IT) services in the nature of computer programming and updating of software for mobile applications incorporating digital algorithms for use with machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts as well as of their controls and sensors; technical development and engineering design of machines for filtering and separating mixtures of substances, centrifuges, separators, decanters, accessories and replacement parts for the said machines, pumps, filters and separators as machine parts as well as their controls and sensors; advisory and information services with respect to the aforementioned services

80.

SEPARATOR INSERT AND SEPARATOR

      
Application Number EP2021071878
Publication Number 2022/033953
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-05
Publication Date 2022-02-17
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Göhmann, Rüdiger
  • Helmrich, Kai
  • Quiter, Kathrin
  • Schulz, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a separator insert for a separator, which is designed for separating a flowable suspension (S) into at least two flowable phases (LP, HP) of different densities in a centrifugal field, and which comprises the following: a housing (1) which is stationary during operation and which is designed in the form of a container that is closed apart from a plurality of openings, wherein these openings are designed at least as follows: as a supply opening (8) for an in-flowing suspension, formed in a first axial boundary wall (6) of the housing (1), and as two openings for the discharge (10, 34) of respective flowable phases of different densities (LP, HP) in an outer casing of the housing (1) and a second axial boundary wall (7) of the housing, or as two openings for the discharge (24, 34) of respective flowable phases of differing densities (LP, HP) in the first and the second axial boundary wall (6, 7) of the housing (1); a rotor arranged within the housing (1) and which can be rotated about an axis of rotation (D) and having a drum (3), which also has openings; and at least two rotor units (4b, 5b) for magnetic bearing units (4, 5) at two axially spaced apart points on the rotor (2) with the drum (3), with which the rotor (2) with the drum (3) can be held in a suspended state, can be rotationally mounted and can be made to rotate within the housing during operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 11/02 - Continuous feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor
  • B04B 11/08 - Skimmers or scrapers for discharging
  • B04B 9/12 - Suspending rotary bowls
  • B04B 7/02 - CasingsLids
  • B04B 7/08 - Rotary bowls
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape

81.

SEPARATOR INSERT, SEPARATOR, AND METHOD FOR EXCHANGING A SEPARATOR INSERT

      
Application Number EP2021071879
Publication Number 2022/033954
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-05
Publication Date 2022-02-17
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schulz, Andreas
  • Helmrich, Kai
  • Quiter, Kathrin
  • Göhmann, Rüdiger

Abstract

The invention relates to a separator, comprising a frame (I) and a separator insert (II) exchangeably disposed on the frame; wherein the separator insert is designed to separate a flowable suspension (S) into at least two flowable phases (LP, HP) of different density in a centrifugal field and forms a pre-assembled, exchangeable unit for inserting into stator units on the frame of the separator; wherein, furthermore, mutually spaced holders (I-4, I-5) having stator units (4a, 5a) of the bearing devices (4, 5) are formed on the frame (I), between which holders the housing (1) of the separator insert is non-rotatably retained such that the rotor (2) with the drum remains rotatable; wherein the relative position of the holders (I-4, I-5) having the stator units (4a, 5a) of the bearing devices (4, 5) can be changed such that the separator insert (II) can be exchanged; and wherein the housing (1) and the holders (I-4 and I-5) have corresponding interlocking elements in order to non-rotatably retain the housing (1) at the holders.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 7/02 - CasingsLids
  • B04B 9/12 - Suspending rotary bowls
  • B04B 9/04 - Direct drive
  • B04B 7/08 - Rotary bowls
  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape

82.

SEPARATOR INSERT AND SEPARATOR

      
Application Number EP2021071876
Publication Number 2022/033952
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-05
Publication Date 2022-02-17
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Göhmann, Rüdiger
  • Helmrich, Kai
  • Quiter, Kathrin
  • Schulz, Andreas

Abstract

The invention relates to a separator insert for a separator, which is designed for separating a flowable suspension (S) into at least two flowable phases (LP, HP) of differing densities in a centrifugal field, and which comprises the following: a housing (1) which is stationary during operation and which is designed in the form of a container that is closed apart from multiple openings, wherein these openings are designed as follows: as a supply opening (8) for an in-flowing suspension in a first axial boundary wall (6) of the housing (1), as two outlets (10, 11) for flowable phases of differing densities (LP, HP) in an outer casing of the housing (1), and as a recirculation inlet (9) in a second axial boundary wall (7) of the housing (1); a rotor arranged within the housing (1) and which can rotate about an axis of rotation (D) and having a drum (3), which also has multiple openings, wherein a separation means is arranged in the drum (3); and at least two rotor units (4b, 5b) for magnetic bearing units (4, 5) at two axially spaced-apart points on the rotor (2) with the drum (3), with which the rotor (2) with the drum (3) can be held in a suspended state, can be rotationally mounted and can be made to rotate within the housing during operation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04B 1/08 - Centrifuges with rotary bowls provided with solid jackets for separating predominantly liquid mixtures with or without solid particles with inserted separating walls of conical shape
  • B04B 7/02 - CasingsLids
  • B04B 7/04 - Casings facilitating discharge
  • B04B 7/08 - Rotary bowls
  • B04B 9/12 - Suspending rotary bowls
  • B04B 11/02 - Continuous feeding or dischargingControl arrangements therefor
  • B04B 9/04 - Direct drive

83.

breezeDrive

      
Application Number 1577707
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-11-06
Registration Date 2020-11-06
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Electromagnetic drives for machines for separating mixtures of substances such as centrifuges and separators; the aforementioned goods also in modular design as well as parts thereof; pumps, included in this class. Electric and/or electronic control systems for controlling electromagnetic drives of machines such as centrifuges and separators for separating mixtures of substances.

84.

kytero

      
Application Number 1568420
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-11-06
Registration Date 2020-11-06
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Machines, namely centrifuges and separators for separating mixtures of substances; the aforementioned goods also in modular design as well as parts thereof; pumps, included in this class. Electric and/or electronic control systems for controlling machines such as centrifuges and separators for separating mixtures of substances and for controlling pumps.

85.

breezeDrive

      
Application Number 208708700
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-11-06
Registration Date 2023-05-17
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Electromagnetic drives for machines for separating mixtures of substances such as centrifuges and separators and parts thereof; pumps, namely, electric pumps for conveying substances or mixtures of substances into and out of centrifuges or separators, pneumatic pumps and hydraulic pumps. (2) Electric and/or electronic control systems for controlling electromagnetic drives of machines such as centrifuges and separators for separating mixtures of substances.

86.

kytero

      
Application Number 207450700
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-11-06
Registration Date 2023-08-02
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

(1) Machines and modular machines, namely centrifuges and centrifugal separators for separating mixtures of substances, and parts thereof. (2) Electric and electronic control systems comprised of computer hardware, electric control panels, electronic display interfaces and recorded computer software for controlling centrifuges and centrifugal separators for separating mixtures of substances and for controlling pumps, namely, electric pumps for conveying substances or mixtures of substances into and out of centrifuges or separators, pneumatic pumps and hydraulic pumps.

87.

KYTERO

      
Serial Number 79301326
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-11-06
Registration Date 2021-11-16
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments

Goods & Services

Machines and modular machines, namely, centrifuges and centrifugal separators for separating mixtures of substances, and parts thereof Electric and/or electronic control systems comprised of computer hardware, electronic control panels, electronic display interfaces and recorded computer software for controlling centrifuges and separators for separating mixtures of substances and for controlling pumps

88.

BREEZEDRIVE

      
Serial Number 79305171
Status Registered
Filing Date 2020-11-06
Registration Date 2022-01-25
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools

Goods & Services

Electric and/or electronic control systems, comprised of computer hardware, electric control panels, electric display interfaces and recorded and downloadable computer software for controlling electromagnetic drives of machines such as centrifuges and separators for separating mixtures of substances Electromagnetic drives for machines for separating mixtures of substances such as centrifuges and separators; electric pumps; pneumatic pumps; hydraulic pumps

89.

Method and device for processing an organic oil in steps

      
Application Number 15315897
Grant Number 10214705
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-03
First Publication Date 2017-04-20
Grant Date 2019-02-26
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hruschka, Steffen
  • Boszulak, Wladislawa

Abstract

A method is provided for processing an organic oil in steps, including the following: A) providing a raw oil; B) degumming the raw oil by adding water or acid to the raw oil and forming at least two phases, an aqueous phase and an oil phase, and separating the aqueous phase enriched in phospholipid from the oil phase; C) adding sodium hydrogencarbonate and/or sodium acetate to the oil phase from step B, and removing alkaline-earth compounds and/or phospholipids and/or stearyl glycosides, in solution or suspension in an aqueous phase, from the oil phase.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C11B 3/00 - Refining fats or fatty oils
  • C11B 3/04 - Refining fats or fatty oils by chemical reaction with acids
  • C11B 3/06 - Refining fats or fatty oils by chemical reaction with bases
  • C11B 3/10 - Refining fats or fatty oils by adsorption

90.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PROCESSING AN ORGANIC OIL IN STEPS

      
Application Number EP2015062434
Publication Number 2015/185657
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-03
Publication Date 2015-12-10
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hruschka, Steffen
  • Boszulak, Wladislawa

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for processing an organic oil in steps, comprising the following steps: A) providing a raw oil; B) degumming the raw oil by adding water or acid to the raw oil and forming at least two phases, an aqueous phase and an oil phase, and separating the aqueous phase enriched in phospholipid from the oil phase; C) adding sodium hydrogencarbonate and/or sodium acetate to the oil phase from step B, and removing alkaline-earth compounds and/or phospholipids and/or stearyl acetate dissolved or suspended in an aqueous phase from the oil phase. The invention further relates to a device for performing the method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C11B 3/00 - Refining fats or fatty oils
  • C11B 3/04 - Refining fats or fatty oils by chemical reaction with acids
  • C11B 3/06 - Refining fats or fatty oils by chemical reaction with bases
  • C11B 3/16 - Refining fats or fatty oils by mechanical means

91.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING GLYCOGLYCEROLIPIDS AND GLYCOSPHINGOLIPIDS FROM LIPID PHASES

      
Application Number EP2015062465
Publication Number 2015/185675
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-03
Publication Date 2015-12-10
Owner
  • NANOSCIENCE FOR LIFE GMBH & COKG (Germany)
  • GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dietz, Ulrich
  • Hruschka, Steffen

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for separating glycoglycerolipids and also glycoglycerolipids and glycosphingolipids from a lipid phase that contains glycoglycerolipids and acyl glycerides or glycoglycerolipids and glycosphingolipids and acyl glycerides, in mild conditions with no hydrolysis and while at the same time effectively depleting the lipid phase of said glycoglycerolipids, glycoglycerolipids and glycosphingolipids and their accompanying substances using an aqueous extraction process. The lipid phase is mixed with an aqueous phase containing anions of a salt which has a solubility in water of at least 30 g/L at 20°C, and which when dissociated in water forms carbonate, hydrogen carbonate, metasilicate, orthosilicate, disilicate, trisilicate, acetate, borate or tartrate. Also claimed are an apparatus for separating glycoglycerolipids from a lipid phase with a low hydrolysis rate, and substances consisting of glycoglycerolipids or glycosphingolipids or steryl glycosides or mixtures containing glycoglycerolipids and/or glycosphingolipids and/or steryl glycosides, obtainable by one of the claimed methods.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07H 15/04 - Acyclic radicals, not substituted by cyclic structures attached to an oxygen atom of a saccharide radical
  • C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
  • C11B 3/06 - Refining fats or fatty oils by chemical reaction with bases
  • C11B 3/16 - Refining fats or fatty oils by mechanical means
  • C11B 7/00 - Separation of mixtures of fats or fatty oils into their constituents, e.g. saturated oils from unsaturated oils
  • C11B 11/00 - Recovery or refining of other fatty substances, e.g. lanolin or waxes
  • C11C 1/00 - Preparation of fatty acids from fats, fatty oils, or waxesRefining the fatty acids

92.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING GLYCOGLYCEROLIPIDS AND GLYCOSPHINGOLIPIDS FROM LIPID PHASES

      
Application Number EP2015062466
Publication Number 2015/185676
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-06-03
Publication Date 2015-12-10
Owner
  • NANOSCIENCE FOR LIFE GMBH & COKG (Germany)
  • GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor
  • Dietz, Ulrich
  • Hruschka, Steffen

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for separating glycoglycerolipids and also glycoglycerolipids and glycosphingolipids from a lipid phase that contains glycoglycerolipids and acyl glycerides or glycoglycerolipids and glycosphingolipids and acyl glycerides, in mild conditions with no hydrolysis and while at the same time effectively depleting the lipid phase of said glycoglycerolipids, glycoglycerolipids and glycosphingolipids and their accompanying substances using an aqueous extraction process. The lipid phase is mixed with an aqueous phase containing anions of a salt which has a solubility in water of at least 30 g/L at 20°C, and which when dissociated in water forms carbonate, hydrogen carbonate, metasilicate, orthosilicate, disilicate, trisilicate, acetate, borate or tartrate. Also claimed are an apparatus for separating glycoglycerolipids from a lipid phase with a low hydrolysis rate, the apparatus comprising an intensive mixer for receiving the lipid phase, a cavity with a duct leading to the intensive mixer for receiving an aqueous phase, and a centrifuge with a duct leading to the intensive mixer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C11B 3/06 - Refining fats or fatty oils by chemical reaction with bases
  • C11B 3/16 - Refining fats or fatty oils by mechanical means
  • C11B 7/00 - Separation of mixtures of fats or fatty oils into their constituents, e.g. saturated oils from unsaturated oils
  • C11B 11/00 - Recovery or refining of other fatty substances, e.g. lanolin or waxes
  • C11B 1/10 - Production of fats or fatty oils from raw materials by extracting
  • C11C 1/00 - Preparation of fatty acids from fats, fatty oils, or waxesRefining the fatty acids
  • C07H 15/04 - Acyclic radicals, not substituted by cyclic structures attached to an oxygen atom of a saccharide radical

93.

SELF-CLEANING FILTER MODULE

      
Application Number SG2011000089
Publication Number 2011/112151
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-03-07
Publication Date 2011-09-15
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GMBH (Germany)
Inventor Riggers, Wilfried

Abstract

A filter module according to the present invention comprises a housing having an inlet and an outlet, said housing enclosing a tubular, elongate filter element defining a longitudinal axis and a cleaning head connected by means of a conduit to a coaxially arranged and rotatably mounted pipe, said cleaning head being resiliently biased towards the internal surface of said tubular, elongate filter element. Moreover, said cleaning head has an opening of adjustable size facing said internal surface of said filter element and providing fluid communication be- tween the interior of said housing and the interior of said pipe. The filter module further com¬ prises means for creating a pressure difference between the interior of said housing and the interior of said pipe so as to cause a fluid flow from the interior of said housing to the interior of said pipe as well as means for effecting a rotation of said pipe. Said filter module further comprises a spacer element rotatably supported on and releasably attached to said cleaning head, said spacer element defining the minimum spacing between the cleaning head and the internal surface of said filter element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 35/16 - Cleaning-out devices
  • B01D 29/66 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by flushing, e.g. counter-current air-bumps
  • B01D 47/16 - Apparatus having rotary means, other than rotatable nozzles, for atomising the cleaning liquid
  • B01D 29/62 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter
  • B01D 29/68 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by flushing, e.g. counter-current air-bumps with backwash arms, shoes or nozzles
  • B01D 29/64 - Regenerating the filter material in the filter by scrapers, brushes or the like, acting on the cake side of the filtering element
  • B01D 46/04 - Cleaning filters

94.

APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF LIQUIDS

      
Application Number EP2010068140
Publication Number 2011/064260
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-11-24
Publication Date 2011-06-03
Owner GEA WESTFALIA SEPARATOR GROUP GmbH (Germany)
Inventor Riggers, Wilfried

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for the treatment of liquids, comprising a filter module with a filter, an inlet for liquid, a first outlet for liquid and a second outlet for filtered liquid, wherein the inlet and the first outlet are positioned on a first side of the filter, and the second outlet is positioned on the second side of the filter, a first UV-treatment module with a first UV-light source, wherein the first UV-treatment module is connected with the first outlet of the filter module and adapted to receive liquid from the filter module, and to expose said liquid to UV-light from the first UV-light source, and a second UV-treatment module with a second UV-light source, wherein the second UV-treatment module is connected with the second outlet of the filter module adapted to receive filtered liquid from the filter module, and to expose said liquid to UV-light from the second UV-light source.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 29/25 - Supported filter elements arranged for outward flow filtration open-ended
  • C02F 1/32 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by irradiation with ultraviolet light
  • C02F 1/36 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage with mechanical oscillations ultrasonic vibrations

95.

SludgeMaster

      
Application Number 008754401
Status Registered
Filing Date 2009-12-14
Registration Date 2010-06-11
Owner GEA Westfalia Separator Group GmbH (Germany)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services

Goods & Services

Machines for dividing, separating and filtering liquid substance mixtures, in particular centrifuges, separators and decanters, including in modular form, pumps, included in class 7, filtration equipment being parts for the aforesaid machines, pumps and separators being machine parts, sifting machines, sifters being machine parts, machine controls. Water purification installations, desalination installations, cooling installations, heating installations, water purification apparatus and machines, oil-scrubbing apparatus, heat accumulators, heat exchangers. Machinery installation, maintenance and repair.