Starch separator

Starch is stored in the form of grains inside the cells of potatoes, cereals and other pulses. During the peeling/shelling process, the starch grains (cells) are torn open and the starch washed out by water. Potatoes have a starch content of around 20 - 30%. The wastewater produced then has a starch content of around 2 to 5% depending on processing technique. This leads to deposits and, after a short time to encrustation and blockages in the wastewaeter pipes. DIN 1986 prescribes the compulsory installation of a starch separator for wastewater containing starch. The most frequent areas of application are kitchen companies Guest houses, Crisps and chips manufacturers, As well as croquette manufacturers and tinning factories. The starch separators are supplied both for underground installation and for free-standing set-up with different disposal features.