Defoaming Machines
Defoaming Machine
DP series mechanical defoamer for open and closed vessels.
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2 models closed and open tank versions
Mechanical Foam Breakers For Fermenters And Washing Systems
Machines that break foam mechanically with centrifugal force, separating gas from liquid and returning the liquid to the tank instead of losing it over the top.
The Range
DP-F For Closed Tanks DP-K For Open Tanks
Both machines work the same way. The difference is where they mount: DP-F on a closed fermenter, DP-K over an open tank or pool.
Defoaming Machines
Foam Breaker
DP series foam breaker for closed fermenters and open pools.
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- Yeast, amino acid and organic acid fermentation plants
- Vinegar producers running aerated fermentation
- Pulp and paper mills with foaming washing systems
- Any process losing product as foam carryover
Problems It Solves
Product escapes as foam
Foam carrying liquid out of the vessel is lost product. Breaking the foam mechanically and returning the liquid cuts that loss.
Chemical defoamer contaminates the batch
A mechanical foam breaker uses centrifugal force rather than chemistry, so nothing is added to the fermentation.
Foam limits the working volume
When foam has to be allowed for, the vessel runs below its capacity. Controlling foam lets the batch size go back up.
Why This Line
How A Mechanical Foam Breaker Works
Centrifugal Separation
The machine uses centrifugal power to break foam during the fermentative process and separate liquid from gas.
Liquid Goes Back In
The separated foam liquid returns to the fermentation tank, which reduces the loss of escaped liquid.
Two Mountings
DP-F is applied to closed tanks, DP-K is designed for open tanks and pools.
Application Scenarios
Where Foam Breakers Are Fitted
Yeast And Amino Acid Fermentation
High aeration rates create persistent foam that has to be controlled without adding chemicals.
Vinegar Production
Aerated acetic fermentation where foam forms continuously through the batch.
Pulp And Paper Washing
Washing systems that foam heavily and carry liquid out of the circuit.
Industries Served By This Line
Selection Guide
Specifying A Foam Breaker
Closed Or Open Vessel
DP-F for a closed fermenter with a mounting nozzle, DP-K for an open tank or pool.
Describe The Foam
How fast it forms, how stable it is and how much aeration drives it. Stable protein foam needs more than a light foam.
Vessel Size And Nozzle
Tank volume, headspace height and the available mounting connection.
Materials And Cleaning
Stainless wetted parts and the cleaning regime the vessel already uses.
Answers
Defoaming Machines FAQ
Does the machine add anything to the product?
No. It breaks foam mechanically using centrifugal force, so no chemical defoamer enters the fermentation.
What happens to the liquid in the foam?
It is separated from the gas and returned to the fermentation tank, which is how the machine reduces the loss of escaped liquid.
Which version do I need?
DP-F is for closed tanks. DP-K is designed for open tanks and pools. The process vessel decides.
Which processes is it used in?
Fermentation for yeast raising, amino acids and vinegar, and washing systems in pulp and paper.
Can it replace a chemical defoamer completely?
That depends on how stable the foam is. Many plants use the machine to cut chemical dosing sharply rather than remove it entirely. Send the process detail and we will say what is realistic.
Engineering Notes
Guides For This Line
Installation Guide
Tank Manholes And Spray Balls Specifying The Parts That Make A Vessel Work
A vessel is judged by how easily it opens, how completely it cleans and how well the seal survives. All three are decided by parts that cost a fraction of the tank.
Read the guide →Tell Us What Is Foaming And Where
The process, the vessel type and the aeration rate decide which machine and how it mounts.