MBPX

The Alfa Laval MBPX is an easily installed range of separator systems for microbiological applications such as cell cultures, bacteria, rDNA products, and vaccines.

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Complete, skid-mounted separation system

An MBPX 810 separation system consists of a stainless steel skid with the disk-stack separator and all the auxiliary equipment required for safe and efficient operation.

The system is factory tested and ready for operation after connection to the process stream flows and electrical supply.

Non-hermetic or fully hermetic versions

The  MBPX is available in two versions depending on process requirements - a traditional top entry open, non-hermetic version or a hollow spindle, fully hermetic version.

The MBPX non-hermetic version

The MBPX non-hermetic separation system features a substantial solids collection space and a variable discharge size that gives great flexibility in handling a wide range of biomass loadings. Furthermore, it incorporates Alfa Laval's patented disc inlet that regardless of flow rate minimises shear in the acceleration zone, thereby improving separation performance as protein flocs or microbial cells will not be damaged.

The MBPX fully hermetic version

The MBPX fully hermetic separation system combines easy installation with superb separation performance. The hermetic design is achieved by a combination of a hollow-spindle inlet, a hermetic outlet and a separator bowl completely filled with liquid. The unique hermetic hollow-spindle inlet ensures the gentlest acceleration of particles, preventing them from lysing. It is ideal for mammalian cell cultures. The hermetic in- and outlet design also completely avoids air entrainment and other related problems with oxidization and foam.

A complete range

Non-hermetic range

  • MBPX 404S separation system for laboratory and pilot scale production with capacities ranging from 100 l/h to 150 l/h 
  • MBPX 507S separation system for pilot and small scale production with capacities ranging from 400 l/h to 500 l/h
  • MBPX 810S separation system for medium scale production with capacities ranging from 1,200 l/h to 1,600l/h

Fully hermetic range 

  • MBPX 810H separation system for medium scale production with capacities ranging from 1,500 l/h to 1,800 l/h
  • MBPX 714H separation system for large scale production with capacities ranging from 3,000 l/h to 4,000 l/h
  • MB 601H separation system for large scale production with capacities ranging from 3,500 l/h to 4,000 l/h
  • MB 701H separation system for large scale production with capacities ranging from 7,000 l/h to 8,000 l/h 

Cómo funciona

MBPX, la versión no hermética

La alimentación entra en el recipiente de la centrífuga desde la parte superior a través de un tubo de entrada estacionario (1) y es acelerada por la entrada del disco (2) en el distribuidor antes de ingresar a la pila de discos (3), donde se produce la separación entre los discos.

La fase líquida separada sale a través de la salida de líquido en la parte superior del recipiente (4). La fase de sólidos más pesados se recoge en la periferia del recipiente desde donde se descarga a través de los puertos de sólidos (5) a intervalos preestablecidos.

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MBPX, la versión totalmente hermética

La alimentación entra en el recipiente de la centrífuga giratoria desde la parte inferior a través de una entrada de eje hueco (1) y acelera gradualmente en un distribuidor (2) a medida que ingresa en la pila de discos (3), donde se produce la separación entre los discos. 

La fase líquida separada sale a través de la salida de líquido en la parte superior del recipiente (4). La fase de sólidos más pesados se recolecta en la periferia del recipiente desde donde se descarga a través de los puertos de sólidos (5) a intervalos preestablecidos.

MBPX810S bowl