Tetra Pak Tetra Alcross M

Category: Tetra Alcross M

Make: Tetra Pak

Year: 2005

Microfiltration System – Bacteria Removal (Dairy Applications) Manufacturer: Tetra Pak Model: Tetra Alcross M Year: 2005 Automation: Fully automatic Application: Bacteria extraction / microfiltration for dairy products Description The Tetra Alcross M is an industrial-grade microfiltration system engineered for efficient bacterial and spore reduction in dairy processing, with a primary focus on skim milk. Designed for continuous operation, the system features high-performance ceramic double-layer membranes, making it ideal for ESL milk production and other high-hygiene dairy applications. Its robust construction and proven process reliability ensure consistent product quality and operational efficiency. Capacity & Process Data: Feed capacity: 10,800 L/h Permeate flow: 10,746 L/h Retentate flow: 54 L/h Operating temperature: approx. 50 °C Flux: approx. 274 L/m²·h Concentration factor: 200 Operating time between CIP cycles: approx. 10 hours Membrane Specification Membrane type: Ceramic, double-layer Pore size: 1.4 µm Stage 1: Double-layer, 1.4 µm Stage 2: Double-layer, 1.4 µm Electrical Data: Power supply: 3 × 400 V / 50 Hz Installed power: 90 kW Power consumption (production): approx. 79 kW Power consumption (CIP): approx. 82 kW Utilities: Rinse water: up to 7,000 L/h Cooling water: up to 5,500 L/h Steam for CIP: up to 275 kg/h Dead volume: approx. 500 L Noise level: < 85 dB(A) CIP Chemicals Caustic: Divos 124 (incl. EDTA), 2.0% vol/vol, approx. 10 L per CIP Nitric acid (62%): 1.0% vol/vol, approx. 5 L per CIP Typical Applications: ESL milk production Skim milk microfiltration Bacteria and spore reduction High-hygiene dairy processing lines Condition: Very good used condition, ready for immediate re-installation and integration into existing processing operations.