Sulzer Pumps

for Potato Starch Applications

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AHLSTAR™ APP/APT* standard ADVANTAGE CPT chemical process AHLSTAR™ ASP/AST self priming
process pumps are designed pumps series is designed according gas removal pumps enable efficient
according to ISO 5199/ISO 2858 to ANSI/ASME and trouble-free
standards for all B73.1 M stan- pumping when
normal pumping dards for all liquids contain
applications of normal pumping gas, up to 70%, or
clean, mild applications of when self priming
abrasive or clean, abrasive capability is
corrosive liquids or corrosive needed.
and also for liquids.
liquids containing
fibers.

AHLSTAR™ NPP/NPT non-clogging AHLSTAR™ WSP/WST wear resis- AHLSTAR™ WPP/WPT wear resis-
pumps for the continuous pumping of tant self priming gas removal pumps tant pumps are designed for applica-
liquids, slurries for pumping of tions in which
and stocks corrosive and durability is
containing large abrasive liquids essential, like
solids or long either containing pumping slurries
fibers. gas or in self that contain
priming applica- abrasive and
tions. corrosive parti-
cles.

SALOMIX™ LV Agitator slow rotating

PUMPS FOR OTHER UTILITIES
top entry agitators with AF/
we also have wide range of pumps
AFX -paddles for efficient
for applications in water transport,
handling of liquids in starch
boiler feed and dewatering.
process. The LV agitators
are available for the most
storage and production tank
applications.

* P and T versions refer to metric and inch measures

Advanced Pumping Solutions for the
Starch Industry
Sulzer Pumps has made hundreds of
pumps that are running in demand-
ing applications in starch and starch
based sweetener industries. Our high
quality products and deep under-
standing of starch processes gener-
ate reliable pumping solutions to meet
the needs of our customers.
A problem frequently faced by the
starch industry is pumping liquids that
have a tendency to foam. This spe-
cial feature of starch processes aris-
es partly because of the protein con-
tent of the pumped liquids and partly
because the different raw material
components are separated mechani-
cally. The AHLSTAR™ ASP Self Prim-
ing Gas Removal Pump is the perfect
solution to pump these foamy liquids,
and at the same time remove signifi-
cant amounts of the troublesome air
to help with downstream processing.
Other pumping solutions for the starch
industry from Sulzer Pumps are AHL-
STAR™ APP Process Pumps and
CPT Advantage Process Pumps.
Both pump types can be equipped Sulzer Pumps’ AHLSTAR™ series is
with the unique Dynamic Seal for desinged according to ISO 5199 stan-
leak-free shaft sealing. In the Dy- dards. Our CPT Advantage Process
namic Seal there are no narrow ar- Pump series is designed according
eas corresponding to the seal faces to ANSI/ASME B73.1 M standards.
in mechanical seals, and no wearing Both pump series are designed for
parts. No sealing water and thus no continuous operation in process in-
sealing water systems are needed dustries.
for the Dynamic Seal. Until now, con-
ventional mechanical seals and stuff- Let’s make the best out of your
ing boxes have been the most main- process pumping!
tenance intensive components of cen-
trifugal pumps used in the starch in-
dustry. Thanks to the Dynamic Seal,
mechanical wear, leakage and the
need for sealing liquid have been
practically eliminated. More than
30.000 Sulzer pumps with Dynamic
Seal are running in different applica-
tions around the world.
Washing of Potatoes
Special features: abrasion
For waters containing
potatoes
The AHLSTAR™ NPP/NPT non-
clogging process pump with
• closed impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel ASTM A890 3A
• unique dynamic shaft seal
For washing waters
containing sand and mud
The AHLSTAR™ WPP/WPT wear
and corrosion resistant process
pump with
• wear-resistant closed impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
chromium iron ASTM A532 IIIA
• unique dynamic shaft seal
For clean and clarified For dirty sump waters
waters
The AHLSTAR™ WSP/WST wear
The AHLSTARTM APP/APT process resistant self priming gas removal
pump with pump with
• high efficiency, low NPSHr closed • vortex impeller
impeller • corrosion and wear resistant
• corrosion and wear resistant chromium iron ASTM A532 IIIA
stainless steel ASTM A890 3A • internal vacuum system
• unique dynamic shaft seal
or
The ADVANTAGE PROCESS PUMP
CPT (ANSI dimensional pump) with
• high efficiency, low NPSHr open
impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel ASTM A890 3A
• unique dynamic shaft seal
Potato Rasping
Special features: gas

For foaming rasped potato

mixture

The AHLSTAR™ ASP/AST self The SALOMIX™ LV -agitator with

priming gas removal process pump
with
• high efficiency, low NPSHr open
impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel ASTM A890 3A
• internal vacuum system
• versatile gear drive
• high axial flow paddle
• different seal options
• SS2343 material for parts in
contact with liquid

Fiber Pulp Separation

For foaming starch and fruit
juice

The AHLSTAR™ ASP/AST self

priming gas removal process pump
with
• high efficiency, low NPSHr open
impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel ASTM A890 3A
• internal vacuum system
Fruit Juice Separation
Special features: gas

For pumping between For gas containing starch

hydrocyclone stages and fruit juices

The AHLSTAR™ APP/APT process The AHLSTAR™ ASP/AST self

pump with
• high efficiency, low NPSHr closed
impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel ASTM A890 3A
• unique dynamic shaft seal
or
The CPT Advantage process pump
(ANSI dimensional pump) with
• high efficiency, low NPSHr open
impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel ASTM A890 3A
• unique dynamic shaft seal
priming gas removal process pump
with
• high efficiency, low NPSHr open
impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel ASTM A890 3A
• internal vacuum system
The SALOMIX™ LV -agitator with
• versatile gear drive
• high axial flow paddle
• different seal options
• SS2343 material for parts in
contact with liquid

Starch Washing
For starch and washing
liquids

The AHLSTAR™ APP/APT process
pump with
• high efficiency, low NPSHr closed
impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel ASTM A890 3A
• unique dynamic shaft seal
or
The CPT Advantage process pump
(ANSI dimensional pump) with
• high efficiency, low NPSHr open
impeller
• corrosion and wear resistant
stainless steel ASTM A890 3A
• unique dynamic shaft seal
The SALOMIX™ LV -agitator with
• versatile gear drive
• high axial flow paddle
• different seal options
• SS2343 material for parts in
contact with liquid
Other Utilities
Water transport
The B series of vertical line shaft
pumps consist of BK, BS and BP
ranges. They are primarily used in
water lift, transfer and cooling water
applications.
AHLSTARTM NVP/NVT non-clogging
vertical pumps are intended for all
kinds of hard applications with waste
water, slurries or waste stock.
SM/SMN single stage double entry
pumps are used across a broad
range of industries in liquid transport
and transfer applications.
ZPP double suction pumps are de-
signed for applications including cool-
ing and circulating water pumping.
Boiler feed
The HPP/HPT high pressure multi-
stage pumps are used for pumping
clean or slightly contaminated liq-
uids in high pressure applications in
various industries.
The M series of ring section multi-
stage pumps consist of MB, MD and
ME ranges. A wide range of common
hydraulic components and bearing
assemblies are used within the 4
standard pressure ranges.
 Potato Starch Process
General Flowsheets

Potato Washing
Potatoes/tapioca
from receiving Water

Stone Tank
separation Water separation
Clarification screen
WSP/T APP/T
Mould
separa- Washing Water
tion Stones
Storage
Rotating
NPP/T clarifier
Mould

WPP/T WPP/T
Mud water WSP/T WSP/T
to treatment

Collection
Tank Potatoes/tapioca
tank
to rasping
Potato Rasping
Potatoes from
washing

Rasper

Water ASP/T

Water tank

LV
Rasped potatoes
to fiber separation
SO2 water
ASP/T

Potato Fiber Separation

Rasped
potatoes ASP/T ASP/T ASP/T

Conical

Starch-fruit juice mixture

to fruit juice separation
ASP/T ASP/T ASP/T ASP/T ASP/T Fruit juice and
starch
Fruit juice separation
from fibers ASP/T

ASP/T
Fruit juice to Fiber
storage tank
Tank
Fiber to
lorry

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Fruit Juice Separation

Fruit juice to
storage tank Hydrocyclones
(fruit juice separation)
Fruit juice to
fiber separation APP/T
APP/T
APP/T APP/T
Starch-fruit juice
mixture from fiber
separation APP/T
APP/T
APP/T APP/T

Filter feed
tank ASP/T
LV Belt filtration

APP/T

ASP/T Starch milk to

Vacuum washing
Fruit juice to rasping
Potato Starch Washing
Starch milk from
fruit juice separation
Starch milk
LV tank
Used washing water
APP/T to water treatment
APP/T
Centrifuges

APP/T

APP/T APP/T APP/T APP/T APP/T APP/T

Used washing water
Water
to water treatment APP/T

APP/T

APP/T APP/T APP/T APP/T APP/TAPP/T APP/T

Hydrocyclones APP/T

Starch milk
tank
Potato Starch Drying Starch milk from
LV Starch milk
to drying
washing
APP/T
Water
Slurry
APP/T tank
LV

Vacuum APP/T
Feed
tank
Water Filtration
APP/T
Starch powder
Conveyor to flash dryer
Filtrate water
tank
APP/T APP/T
LV Water

ASP/T Floor water tank

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