TSK-000080 · Pilot scope
Developed and Owned the Scope for a Modular Rice-Wine Decanter Pilot to Evaluate Replacement of an End-of-Life Filter Press Before Capital Commitment
Rice Wine Decanter Trial
Case: Rice Wine Decanter Trial
CASE-041 · Engineering case
Rice Wine Decanter Trial
Evaluate rice-wine filter-press replacement through sample definition, vendor feasibility work and a planned modular decanter trial.
Why the Work Mattered
Purpose and Operating Need
Evaluate replacement of the filter press through vendor laboratory feasibility and temporary trial planning before full-scale equipment selection.
Engineering Approach
Engineering Approach
Temporary sanitary integration, utilities, sampling and cleaning scope, equipment-option review and trial authorization.
Outcome & Engineering Context
Outcome and Context
Advanced the work through vendor laboratory feasibility and a signed revised Z3E trial agreement dated 24 July 2025; the site trial start remained to be set.
Workstream Results & Impact
Workstream Portfolio Rollup
18,317,000 USD
Wine Clarification and Vinegar Polishing Modernization
Recorded workstream portfolio reference. This is the workstream-level value and is not a project expenditure or a new total of reassigned projects.
Measures & Operating Detail
| Measure | Value | Type & meaning | Attribution & operating context |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planned CIP Caustic Concentration | 1 % | Design Parameter Planned trial input | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial Temporary trial cleaning — 1% caustic at 140°F |
| Planned CIP Temperature | 140 degF | Design Parameter Planned trial input | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial Temporary trial cleaning — 1% caustic at 140°F |
| Estimated Decanter Capital-Cost Advantage | 50 to 75 % | Estimate Estimated option benefit | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial Decanter versus separator comparison — estimated 50%–75% capital-cost advantage |
| Active Pilot Testing | 3 days | Target Planned trial input | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial Planned active trial — Active pilot testing |
| CIP Solution Batch Volume | approximately 250 US gal | Design Parameter Planned trial input | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial Prepared in filter feed tank — CIP solution batch volume |
| Initial Acid-Neutralizing CIP Volume | approximately 50 US gal | Design Parameter Planned trial input | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial First flush portion — Initial acid-neutralizing CIP volume |
| Expected Remaining Spent-CIP pH | 11 to 12 pH units | Estimate Planned trial input | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial After initial acid neutralization — Expected remaining spent-CIP pH |
| Pilot Stand Height | 40 in | Design Parameter Planned trial input | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial Solids tote fit — Pilot stand height |
| Planned Tote Top Removal | 10 in | Design Parameter Planned trial input | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial Solids tote fit — Planned tote top removal |
| Solids-Capture Tote Capacity | 250 US gal | Equipment Rating Planned trial input | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial Pilot waste handling — Solids-capture tote capacity |
| Available Pilot Circuit Current | 60 A | Equipment Rating Existing electrical circuit rating | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial Existing three-phase circuit — Available pilot circuit current |
| Estimated Relative Rebuild Interval | 4 to 5 x | Estimate Estimated option benefit | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial Decanter versus separator comparison — Estimated relative rebuild interval |
| Potential Fermenter-Space Allowance | 2 to 3 fermenters | Estimate Estimated option benefit | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial Potential footprint benefit — Potential fermenter-space allowance |
| Expected CIP Operator Attention | approximately 30 min | Estimate Estimated option benefit | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial Proposed decanter cleaning — Expected CIP operator attention |
| Planned Pilot Equipment Lead Time | 3 weeks | Target Planned trial input | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial After purchase order — Planned pilot equipment lead time |
| Planned Preinstallation Window | 2 weeks | Target Planned trial input | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial Overlapping equipment delivery — Planned preinstallation window |
| Planned Setup and Testing Window | 1 weeks | Target Planned trial input | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial Installation commissioning testing — Planned setup and testing window |
| Planned Overall Pilot Implementation | 3 to 4 weeks | Target Planned trial input | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial After purchase order — Planned overall pilot implementation |
| Minimum Pretest Onsite Availability | >= 2 weeks | Target Planned trial input | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial Before active trial — Minimum pretest onsite availability |
| Minimum Post-Test Onsite Availability | >= 2 weeks | Target Planned trial input | Applies to: Rice Wine Decanter Trial After active trial — Minimum post-test onsite availability |
| Active Test Duration | 3 days | Target Planned trial input | Applies to: Specified a planned three-day trial using an existing 60 A three-phase circuit and filter-press feed pump, temporary sanitary product/CIP/waste connections, and approximately 250 gallons of 1% caustic at 140°F prepared in the existing filter feed tank; a separate modified tote captures solids Planned active trial — Active test duration — Planned active trial |
| Temporary Electrical Circuit | 60 A | Equipment Rating Planned trial input | Applies to: Specified a planned three-day trial using an existing 60 A three-phase circuit and filter-press feed pump, temporary sanitary product/CIP/waste connections, and approximately 250 gallons of 1% caustic at 140°F prepared in the existing filter feed tank; a separate modified tote captures solids Existing three-phase supply — Temporary electrical circuit — Existing three-phase supply |
| CIP Solution Volume | 250 gal | Design Parameter Planned trial input | Applies to: Specified a planned three-day trial using an existing 60 A three-phase circuit and filter-press feed pump, temporary sanitary product/CIP/waste connections, and approximately 250 gallons of 1% caustic at 140°F prepared in the existing filter feed tank; a separate modified tote captures solids Planned trial cleaning — CIP solution volume — Planned trial cleaning |
| Post-Order Implementation Window | 3 to 4 weeks | Target Planned trial input | Applies to: Compared an estimated 50–75% capital-cost advantage and four-to-five-times longer rebuild intervals with separator-style alternatives, alongside a planned three-to-four-week post-order pilot window Pilot preparation — Post-order implementation window — Pilot preparation |
| Rebuild Interval Multiplier | 4 to 5 times | Estimate Estimated option benefit | Applies to: Compared an estimated 50–75% capital-cost advantage and four-to-five-times longer rebuild intervals with separator-style alternatives, alongside a planned three-to-four-week post-order pilot window Compared with separator alternatives — Rebuild interval multiplier — Compared with separator alternatives |
| Feed Alcohol Content | 16 % | Design Parameter Sample specification | Applies to: Defined and submitted the unfiltered rice-wine sample and process basis to decanter supplier, including the recovery target for a feasibility study Unfiltered rice wine after fermentation — Feed alcohol content — Unfiltered rice wine after fermentation |
| Process Flow Basis | 7,000 GPD | Design Parameter Design basis | Applies to: Defined and submitted the unfiltered rice-wine sample and process basis to decanter supplier, including the recovery target for a feasibility study Feasibility submission — Process flow basis — Feasibility submission |
| Product Recovery | > 90 % | Target Trial target | Applies to: Defined and submitted the unfiltered rice-wine sample and process basis to decanter supplier, including the recovery target for a feasibility study Feasibility submission — Product recovery — Feasibility submission |
| Sample Collection Temperature | 80 °F | Observation Sample specification | Applies to: Defined and submitted the unfiltered rice-wine sample and process basis to decanter supplier, including the recovery target for a feasibility study 14 August 2024 post-fermentation/pre-filtration — Sample collection temperature |
| Recovery Target Priority | 1 rank | Target Trial target | Applies to: Defined and submitted the unfiltered rice-wine sample and process basis to decanter supplier, including the recovery target for a feasibility study Feasibility submission — Recovery target priority |
| pH | 4 pH units | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 — pH — Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 |
| Brix | 12 °Bx | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 — Brix — Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 |
| Density | 1.007 g/mL | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 — Density — Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 |
| Total Solids | 8.47 % | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 — Total solids — Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 |
| Suspended Solids | 3.06 % | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 — Suspended solids — Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 |
| Dissolved Solids | 5.41 % | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 — Dissolved solids — Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 |
| Spin Index | 2.2 reported index | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 — Spin index — Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 |
| Laboratory Test Temperature | 23 °C | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Decanter supplier rice-wine feasibility — Laboratory test temperature |
| Total Solids | 85,217 mg/L | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 — Total solids |
| Suspended Solids | 30,767 mg/L | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 — Suspended solids |
| Dissolved Solids | 54,450 mg/L | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Decanter supplier rice-wine sample, 20 August 2024 — Dissolved solids |
| Particle-Size Median | 263.35049 µm | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Laboratory-instrument supplier LA-960 analysis of rice-wine feed — Printed median 263.35049 µm; the same D50 statistic is printed 263.3505 µm in the cumulative table, so it is retained as one observation. |
| Particle-Size Mean | 343.91736 µm | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Laboratory-instrument supplier LA-960 analysis of rice-wine feed — Particle-size mean read from the embedded analyzer image; median/D50 retain their printed precision |
| Particle-Size Mode | 482.8425 µm | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Laboratory-instrument supplier LA-960 analysis of rice-wine feed — Particle-size mode read from the embedded analyzer image; median/D50 retain their printed precision |
| Particle Diameter at 10% Cumulative | 6.6742 µm | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Laboratory-instrument supplier LA-960 analysis of rice-wine feed — Particle diameter at 10% cumulative read from the embedded analyzer image; median/D50 retain their printed precision |
| Particle Diameter at 90% Cumulative | 803.8865 µm | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Laboratory-instrument supplier LA-960 analysis of rice-wine feed — Particle diameter at 90% cumulative read from the embedded analyzer image; median/D50 retain their printed precision |
| Analyzer Transmittance R | 91.9 % | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Laboratory-instrument supplier LA-960 analysis of rice-wine feed — Analyzer transmittance R |
| Analyzer Transmittance B | 92.3 % | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Laboratory-instrument supplier LA-960 analysis of rice-wine feed — Analyzer transmittance B |
| Cumulative Particle Distribution | 73.166 % | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Undersize at 500 µm — Printed cumulative undersize at 500 µm |
| Cumulative Particle Distribution | 29.487 % | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Undersize at 100 µm — Printed cumulative undersize at 100 µm |
| Cumulative Particle Distribution | 20.91 % | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Undersize at 50 µm — Printed cumulative undersize at 50 µm |
| Cumulative Particle Distribution | 17.838 % | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Undersize at 20 µm — Printed cumulative undersize at 20 µm |
| Cumulative Particle Distribution | 15.266 % | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Undersize at 10 µm — Printed cumulative undersize at 10 µm |
| Cumulative Particle Distribution | 5.111 % | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Undersize at 5 µm — Printed cumulative undersize at 5 µm |
| Cumulative Particle Distribution | 0 % | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Undersize at 1 µm — Printed cumulative undersize at 1 µm |
| Cumulative Particle Distribution | 0 % | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Undersize at 0.5 µm — Printed cumulative undersize at 0.5 µm |
| Cumulative Particle Distribution | 0 % | Observation Vendor laboratory result | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Undersize at 0.2 µm — Printed cumulative undersize at 0.2 µm |
| Test Centrifugal Acceleration | 1,000 g | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Photographed spin condition 1 — Test centrifugal acceleration |
| Test Residence Time | 1 min | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Photographed spin condition 1 — Test residence time |
| Test Centrifugal Acceleration | 1,000 g | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Photographed spin condition 2 — Test centrifugal acceleration |
| Test Residence Time | 5 min | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Photographed spin condition 2 — Test residence time |
| Test Centrifugal Acceleration | 3,000 g | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Photographed spin condition 3 — Test centrifugal acceleration |
| Test Residence Time | 1 min | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Photographed spin condition 3 — Test residence time |
| Test Centrifugal Acceleration | 3,000 g | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Photographed spin condition 4 — Test centrifugal acceleration |
| Test Residence Time | 2 min | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Photographed spin condition 4 — Test residence time |
| Test Centrifugal Acceleration | 3,000 g | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Photographed spin condition 5 — Test centrifugal acceleration |
| Test Residence Time | 5 min | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Photographed spin condition 5 — Test residence time |
| Test Centrifugal Acceleration | 4,900 g | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Photographed spin condition 6 — Test centrifugal acceleration |
| Test Residence Time | 5 min | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Photographed spin condition 6 — Test residence time |
| Test Centrifugal Acceleration | 6,500 g | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Photographed spin condition 7 — Test centrifugal acceleration |
| Test Residence Time | 5 min | Design Parameter Vendor laboratory test condition | Applies to: Decanter supplier characterized the rice-wine sample, varied g-force and residence time, found decanter and sedicanter separation feasible, and recommended dynamic pilot testing at the required clarity and throughput Photographed spin condition 7 — Test residence time |
| Bowl Diameter | 14.5 in | Design Parameter Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule Bowl — Bowl diameter — Bowl |
| Rotational Speed | <= 4,000 rpm | Equipment Rating Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule Rated maximum — Rotational speed — Rated maximum |
| Centrifugal Acceleration | <= 3,300 g | Equipment Rating Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule Rated maximum — Centrifugal acceleration — Rated maximum |
| Motor Power | 20 HP | Equipment Rating Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule Bowl drive — Motor power — Bowl drive |
| Motor Power | 5 HP | Equipment Rating Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule Scroll drive — Motor power — Scroll drive |
| HMI Display Size | 10 in | Design Parameter Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule operator display — HMI display size — operator display |
| Engineering Submittal Lead Time | 10 weeks | Estimate Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule After order acceptance — Engineering submittal lead time — After order acceptance |
| Onsite Service Allowance | 10 days | Quotation Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule Proposal service — Onsite service allowance — Proposal service |
| Equipment Delivery Lead Time | 30 to 34 weeks | Estimate Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule After order acceptance — Equipment delivery lead time — After order acceptance |
| Scroll Speed | 1 to 10 rpm | Equipment Rating Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule Scroll drive — Scroll speed |
| Continuous Scroll Torque | 2,750 N m | Equipment Rating Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule Scroll reducer — Continuous scroll torque |
| Vendor Stated Bowl-Power Reduction | approximately 20 % | Estimate Vendor-projected bowl-power reduction | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule Recuvane option — Decanter supplier proposal estimates approximately 20% bowl-motor power reduction for the Recuvane option; not a measured site energy saving. |
| Supply Phase Count | 3 phases | Equipment Rating Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule Electrical supply — Supply phase count |
| Supply Frequency | 60 Hz | Equipment Rating Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule Electrical supply — Supply frequency |
| Supply Voltage | 480 V | Equipment Rating Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule Electrical supply — Supply voltage |
| Approximate Unit Weight | approximately 3,900 lb | Equipment Rating Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule C3E option — Approximate unit weight |
| Submittal Review Allowance | 2 weeks | Estimate Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule After engineering submittal — Submittal review allowance |
| Illustrated Centrate-Tank Capacity | 130 US gal | Equipment Rating Vendor proposal | Applies to: Evaluated the C3E 4/454 proposal as a capital option, including the two-phase bowl and scroll, contact materials, wear protection, drives, controls, monitoring, optional feed/centrate integration and commercial schedule Z3E 4/454 arrangement drawing — Illustrated centrate-tank capacity |
Engineering scope and design basis
Developed a pilot decanter trial to evaluate replacement of an end-of-life rice wine filter press.
Created a pilot plan to evaluate product recovery before full-scale capital commitment.
Included filter-press consumable reduction as an objective of the planned trial.
Included waste reduction as an objective of the planned trial.
Included water and electrical-use reduction as objectives of the planned trial.
Included operator-labor reduction as an objective of the planned trial.
Planned to use existing utilities for the onsite trial.
Planned temporary hose connections for the onsite trial.
Used vendor laboratory feasibility findings to inform onsite trial planning.
Planned vendor-supported onsite testing before full-scale capital selection.
Developed the modular decanter supplier rice-wine decanter pilot scope to evaluate replacement of the end-of-life filter press.
Specified a self-contained modular pilot skid for the planned onsite evaluation.
Planned a three-day active trial using the existing 60 A three-phase circuit and filter-press feed pump.
Planned temporary camlock and tri-clamp product, cleaning and waste connections.
Specified preparation of 250 gallons of cleaning solution in the existing filter-feed tank.
Specified a cleaning solution of 1% caustic at 140°F.
Defined turbidity measurement for the planned onsite trial.
Defined solids-concentration measurement for the planned onsite trial.
Defined wine-loss measurement for the planned onsite trial.
Compared an estimated decanter capital cost 50-75% below separator-style alternatives.
Compared estimated decanter rebuild intervals four to five times longer than separator-style alternatives.
Included no-cost vendor laboratory support in the pilot evaluation.
Planned a three-to-four-week post-purchase-order mobilization window.
Developed a planned three-day decanter trial using the existing 60 A circuit and filter-press feed infrastructure.
Defined turbidity testing for the planned onsite trial.
Defined solids-concentration testing for the planned onsite trial.
Defined wine-loss testing before full-scale capital commitment.
Improved filtration replacement decision quality and pilot readiness.
Planned three-day active onsite trial.
Planned three-to-four-week post-purchase-order mobilization window.
Existing 60 A circuit identified for the planned trial.
250 gallons of cleaning solution to be prepared in the existing filter-feed tank; the modified tote was for solids/waste collection.
Specified cleaning concentration and temperature: 1% caustic at 140°F.
Estimated decanter capital-cost advantage of 50-75% versus separator-style alternatives.
Estimated rebuild intervals four to five times longer than separator-style alternatives.
Planned use of a modular, self-contained decanter skid.
Planned use of the existing feed pump and power circuit.
Planned temporary sanitary product, cleaning and waste connections.
Defined onsite laboratory testing for the planned trial.
Coordinated supplier support for feasibility and onsite-trial preparation.
Planned ROI comparison to support the capital decision.
Actions, Methods & Controls
ACTIVITIES IN CONTEXT
TSK-000081 · Pilot scope
Planned Decanter Trial Setup and Temporary Utilities
Rice Wine Decanter Trial
Case: Rice Wine Decanter Trial
TSK-000082 · Test plan
Defined Onsite Trial Measurements for Turbidity, Solids Concentration, Product Recovery, Wine Loss, Water, Electrical Use, Waste Volume and Operator Labor
Rice Wine Decanter Trial
Case: Rice Wine Decanter Trial
TSK-000083 · Option analysis
Compared an Estimated 50–75% Capital-Cost Advantage and Four-to-Five-Times Longer Rebuild Intervals with Separator-Style Alternatives, Alongside a Planned Three-to-Four-Week Post-Order Pilot Window
Rice Wine Decanter Trial
Case: Rice Wine Decanter Trial
TSK-000084 · Integration plan
Planned Temporary Tri-Clamp and Camlock Connections, Sanitary Sampling Valves, Hoses, Drain Routing, CIP Adaptation, Flow Measurement, HMI Access, Vendor Laboratory Support and ROI/TCO Evaluation
Rice Wine Decanter Trial
Case: Rice Wine Decanter Trial
TSK-001016 · Action
Defined and Submitted the Unfiltered Rice-Wine Sample and Process Basis to Decanter Supplier, Including the Recovery Target for a Feasibility Study
Rice Wine Decanter Trial
Case: Rice Wine Decanter Trial
TSK-001017 · Vendor laboratory result
Decanter Supplier Characterized the Rice-Wine Sample, Varied g-Force and Residence Time, Found Decanter and Sedicanter Separation Feasible, and Recommended Dynamic Pilot Testing at the Required Clarity and Throughput
Rice Wine Decanter Trial
Case: Rice Wine Decanter Trial
TSK-001018 · Trial authorization
Signed the Revised Z3E Trial Agreement on 24 July 2025 After Sample Definition, Feasibility Review and Temporary-Integration Planning; the Trial Start Date Remained to Be Set
Rice Wine Decanter Trial
Case: Rice Wine Decanter Trial
TSK-001019 · Equipment option
Evaluated the C3E 4/454 Proposal as a Capital Option, Including the Two-Phase Bowl and Scroll, Contact Materials, Wear Protection, Drives, Controls, Monitoring, Optional Feed/Centrate Integration and Commercial Schedule
Rice Wine Decanter Trial
Case: Rice Wine Decanter Trial
TSK-001056 · Test plan
Decanter Pilot Feed and Performance-Test Plan
Rice Wine Decanter Trial
Case: Rice Wine Decanter Trial
TSK-001057 · Pilot waste control
Decanter Pilot Solids and Caustic Containment
Rice Wine Decanter Trial
Case: Rice Wine Decanter Trial
TSK-001058 · Test plan
Planned an Onsite Lab Station with a Laboratory Centrifuge, Oven, Scale and Turbidity Meter to Evaluate Filtrate Clarity, Solids Concentration and Wine Loss While Tuning Feedrate and Separation
Rice Wine Decanter Trial
Case: Rice Wine Decanter Trial
TSK-001059 · Pilot decision support
Decanter Feasibility and Investment-Decision Deliverables
Rice Wine Decanter Trial
Case: Rice Wine Decanter Trial
TSK-001060 · Sample definition and handling
Rice-Wine Feasibility-Sample Definition and Handling
Rice Wine Decanter Trial
Case: Rice Wine Decanter Trial
Additional Technical Detail
Roles & contributions
Project Ownership
Full lifecycle project ownership
Project Leadership
Owned the planned decanter pilot scope, including temporary integration, testing, resources and implementation planning.
Owned the full project lifecycle: capital planning and prioritization, need definition, feasibility and scope development, engineering and AFE justification, procurement and vendor coordination, construction sequencing and field oversight, commissioning, turnover, and post-startup support. Connected operating requirements with technical scope, funding decisions, execution readiness, and the needs of operations and maintenance.
Project Stakeholder
Oversight
Named Project Responsibility
Named oversight responsibility for the planned rice-wine decanter pilot.
Project Stakeholder
Process Owner
Named Project Responsibility
Named process-owner responsibility for the planned rice-wine decanter pilot.
Project and Plant Team
Project coordination
Project coordination
The trial plan named Project stakeholder for oversight and Project stakeholder as process owner; operators, QA and maintenance appear in the existing rice-room process map.
Decanter Supplier
Supplier Participation
Vendor Contribution
Decanter supplier performed laboratory feasibility, characterized solids/particle size and recommended piloting; Laboratory technician was laboratory technician and Supplier sales manager sales manager. Decanter supplier supplies the planned trial skid/stand.
Workstream context
Additional technical detail
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- Decision
Planned the onsite trial around existing utilities, temporary hose connections, completed vendor laboratory feasibility and vendor-supported pilot testing before full-scale capital selection.
- Measure
The planned three-day decanter trial uses the existing 60 A circuit and feed pump, with a three-to-four-week post-order mobilization target. The existing filter-feed tank prepares 250 gallons of 1% caustic at 140°F; a modified tote receives solids and drainage. Capital-cost and rebuild-interval comparisons remain supplier alternatives.
- Laboratory method
The 20 August 2024 Decanter supplier laboratory tested received unfiltered rice wine at 23°C. It dried and filtered material for solids characterization, considered metallurgy-limiting chemistry, varied g-force and residence time in a laboratory centrifuge, examined sediment conveyability, and used a laboratory-instrument supplier LA-960 laser-scattering analyzer for particle-size distribution. Laboratory technician was laboratory technician; Supplier sales manager sales manager; customer contact.
- Laboratory interpretation
The sediment was described as conveyable; clarity and compaction improved with increasing g-force and residence time. Decanter supplier judged decanter and sedicanter feasible, with possible decanter turbidity at moderate/high feed rates; it suggested low-feed decanter, sedicanter, or a second disc-stack clarification step according to clarity needs. Static-tube centrate is a best-case and submerged sediment may be a worst-case relative to a dynamic scroll machine; actual performance requires piloting. Phase-volume cells in the photographed test table are blank, so no phase percentages were inferred.
- Equipment option detail
C3E option review includes fume-tight two-phase duty, adjustable weirs and Recuvane energy-recovery weirs; wear-protected 316/duplex contact components; independent variable scroll/bowl drives; condition and torque monitoring; automatic lubrication; UL/NEMA panel choices; feed-flow feedback and production trending; centrate and solids-discharge integration. These are vendor-supplied selection requirements.
- Layout context
Proposal drawings include C3E general arrangement and support stand, a generic control enclosure and operator enclosure, and a Z3E 4/454 system illustration with 130-gallon sloped-bottom centrate tank, inspection hatch, level sensor, sprayball, drain, sightglass, sample port and conveyor. Generic panel titleblocks retain PXXXXX/customer placeholders; the Z3E illustrated arrangement is not relabeled as an installed C3E.
- Commercial option detail
Proposal includes ten onsite service days, estimated 10-week engineering submittal with two weeks allotted for approval, estimated 30–34-week delivery after acceptance, electronic operation/maintenance manuals, staged 25%/25%/40%/10% payment and Net 30 after initial payment. Warranty expires at the earlier of 12 months operation or 18 months delivery; proposal validity is 60 days.
- Temporary integration scope
The temporary scope uses an existing 60 A three-phase circuit, temporary power lead, camlock/tri-clamp product-water-CIP-air connections, filtered water/air lines with manual gauges, and the existing feed pump/control panel for data capture. Permanent utilities, full-scale procurement, structural modification/demolition and offsite waste disposal are excluded. Installation/removal anticipates a few hours with no shutdown unless EHS requires one.
- Pilot cleaning and waste plan
CIP plan: approximately 250 gallons of 1% caustic at 140°F mixed/heated in the existing filter feed tank and pumped once through; initial 50 gallons neutralize wine acidity, remaining waste expected around pH 11–12 needs EHS disposition. Close the solids-tote valve and handle solution separately if wastewater discharge is not permitted. These are case-specific planning values.
- Pilot material and utility list
Food and beverage manufacturer material list: one 20 ft × 2 in camlock hose, two 50 ft × 2 in camlock hoses, one 250 gal tote with bottom valve (top 10 in removed), two 50 gal barrels, 100 ft of 3/8 in air tubing and quick connects, two 50 ft garden hoses, 1.5 in-to-2 in tri-clamp reducers, at least two 1.5 in clamp/gasket sets, additional 2 in clamps/gaskets, one 2 in sanitary tee, two 2 in elbows, and one 2 in camlock-to-tri-clamp adapter. Decanter supplier supplies skid and stand.
- Pilot schedule
Scope 30 June 2025: three active days with decanter supplier technician; equipment onsite at least two weeks before and after for flexibility; equipment lead time 3 weeks after PO, overlapping 2-week preinstallation window, and 1 week installation/commissioning/testing, with 3–4 week overall post-PO duration. These are planned durations.
- Sample and design basis
Sample collected 14 August 2024 at 80°F after fermentation before filtration: 16% unfiltered rice wine, water/milled rice/yeast/enzymes, rice wine and mash, chilled storage, and municipal wastewater disposal context. Form marks 2-phase decanter and belt-press feasibility; specifies 7000 GPD, ambient desired temperature, ambient ±5°F maximum condition, no upstream conditioning, no permitted additives, no flammability hazard and no pressurization during filtration. Several feed properties were explicitly unknown at this time.
- Trial acceptance target
The completed submission makes recovery the priority-1 target, >90%, measured by liquid volume before and after. Required-clarity cells are blank; discharge pH is to be similar to feed, and pH is not adjusted before filtration. The vendor form explains feasibility is not actual continuous-machine performance.
- Existing process context
Appended rice-room process-control map RC-W-MP-4033, version 1.00, 15 July 2022, covers receiving/COA/inventory, magnet and mill prechecks, enzyme and yeast lot control, pressure-vessel rice cooking, fermentation, buffer/salt or 10% rice-vinegar adjustment, 1500-press flow/clarity/yield, bentonite/carbon and formulation, 800-press clarity/flow, pH adjustment, heat exchanger and storage. Operators, QA and maintenance are identified in the map; is not assigned authorship or execution of all controls.
- Existing equipment context
Appendix photographs record the sample container, wet press solids, existing 1500-press installation, and forklift/bin handling context. They are visual context for feasibility planning, not decanter installation or trial-completion proof.
- Equipment quotation
The dated 24 September 2024 proposal quotes DDP for the base C3E system with stand and controls; optional prices are solids handling, flush valves, centrate tank, NEMA 4X panel upgrade and feed pump/VFD/flowmeter integration. Elevation stand is included. The undated version retains option descriptions but omits prices. No purchase, installed cost or financial result is inferred.
- Pilot objective
Defined a pilot evaluation of product recovery, filter-press consumables, waste, water, electricity and operator labor before full-scale capital commitment.
- Pilot planning
Planned existing-utility use, temporary hose connections and vendor-supported onsite testing; completed vendor laboratory feasibility informed the pilot plan.
- Pilot planning
Developed a planned three-day decanter supplier rice-wine decanter trial using the existing 60 A circuit, existing feed pump and temporary connections; defined turbidity, solids-concentration and wine-loss testing before capital commitment.
- Pilot planning
Planned three-day onsite trial and three-to-four-week post-order mobilization; existing 60 A circuit; 250 gallons of 1% caustic at 140°F prepared in the existing filter-feed tank; modified tote for solids/waste collection; estimated 50-75% capital-cost advantage and four-to-five-times longer rebuild intervals versus separator-style alternatives.
- Competency and project record
Developed a planned three-day decanter supplier modular trial using the existing 60 A three-phase circuit and feed pump, temporary sanitary connections, and turbidity, solids-concentration and wine-loss measurements. The existing filter-feed tank prepares 250 gallons of 1% caustic at 140°F; a modified tote collects solids and drainage.
- Sanitary and aseptic: Controlled case details
Developed a low-disruption decanter supplier modular pilot using existing plant power and feed-pump infrastructure.
- Sanitary and aseptic: Controlled case details
Temporary sanitary product, CIP, and waste connections.
- Sanitary and aseptic: Controlled case details
Three-day active trial.
- Sanitary and aseptic: Controlled case details
Existing 60 A three-phase circuit.
- Planned trial preparation
Prepare 250 gallons of 1% caustic at 140°F in the existing filter-feed tank; use the modified tote for trial solids and drainage.
- Sanitary and aseptic: Controlled case details
1 percent caustic at 140 degrees F.
- Sanitary and aseptic: Controlled case details
Turbidity, solids-concentration, and wine-loss testing.
- R&D supplement
Developed a modular rice-wine decanter pilot using existing plant power and feed-pump infrastructure, temporary sanitary connections, planned turbidity/solids/wine-loss testing, and heated caustic prepared in the existing filter-feed tank. The modified tote collects solids and drainage.
All portfolio connections
All portfolio connections (30)
- Investment Economics and Lifecycle Analysis — Application Review Review artifact
- Mechanical, Piping, Pumps, and Process Interfaces — Application Review Review artifact
- Pilots, Trials, and Production-Scale Evaluation — Application Review Review artifact
- Procurement, Contracts, and Supplier Coordination — Application Review Review artifact
- Supplier Qualification and Technology Maturity — Application Review Review artifact
- Wastewater, Environmental Compliance, and VOC Control — Application Review Review artifact
- Compare Equipment Lifecycle Ownership Costs Recorded context
- Compare Separation Alternatives Under Operating Conditions Recorded context
- Coordinate Cleaning-Waste Capture and Handling Recorded context
- Coordinate Startup, Training and Supplier Support Recorded context
- Coordinate Supplier Onboarding and Purchasing Approvals Recorded context
- Define Representative Trials and Acceptance Criteria Recorded context
- Evaluate Investment Returns and Lifecycle Economics Recorded context
- Evaluate Wastewater Loads and Recovery Alternatives Recorded context
- Integrate Temporary Trial Equipment and Utilities Recorded context
- Measure Separation Performance and Product Recovery Recorded context
- Plan Temporary Connections and Permanent Piping Recorded context
- Translate Trial Findings into Equipment Decisions Recorded context
- Rice Wine Decanter Trial ↗ Existing portfolio connection
- Defined and Submitted the Unfiltered Rice-Wine Sample and Process Basis to Decanter Supplier, Including the Recovery Target for a Feasibility Study ↗ Existing portfolio connection
- Decanter Supplier Characterized the Rice-Wine Sample, Varied g-Force and Residence Time, Found Decanter and Sedicanter Separation Feasible, and Recommended Dynamic Pilot Testing at the Required Clarity and Throughput ↗ Existing portfolio connection
- Signed the Revised Z3E Trial Agreement on 24 July 2025 After Sample Definition, Feasibility Review and Temporary-Integration Planning; the Trial Start Date Remained to Be Set ↗ Existing portfolio connection
- Evaluated the C3E 4/454 Proposal as a Capital Option, Including the Two-Phase Bowl and Scroll, Contact Materials, Wear Protection, Drives, Controls, Monitoring, Optional Feed/Centrate Integration and Commercial Schedule ↗ Existing portfolio connection
- Decanter Pilot Feed and Performance-Test Plan ↗ Existing portfolio connection
- Decanter Pilot Solids and Caustic Containment ↗ Existing portfolio connection
- Planned an Onsite Lab Station with a Laboratory Centrifuge, Oven, Scale and Turbidity Meter to Evaluate Filtrate Clarity, Solids Concentration and Wine Loss While Tuning Feedrate and Separation ↗ Existing portfolio connection
- Decanter Feasibility and Investment-Decision Deliverables ↗ Existing portfolio connection
- Rice-Wine Feasibility-Sample Definition and Handling ↗ Existing portfolio connection
- Wine Clarification and Vinegar Polishing Modernization Existing portfolio connection
- Rice Wine Decanter Trial Existing portfolio connection
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- Procurement, Contracts, and Supplier Coordination — Application ReviewCapability application review
- Supplier Qualification and Technology Maturity — Application ReviewCapability application review
- Wastewater, Environmental Compliance, and VOC Control — Application ReviewCapability application review