GE P&W Electrodialysis (ED) for Tartrate Stabilization & pH Adjustment of Wine & Grape Juice - Manual (Page 2)

Page 2 Customer Benefits
Product Quality
• Stabilizes both potassium and calcium tartrates.
• Does not significantly impact wine
characteristics (sugar content, alcohol level,
taste, color, smell).
• No chemical additives, filtration enhancers or
seeding materials are added.
• Removes only ionized species, leaving other
valuable constituents.
• BPED provides very accurate pH reduction,
while removing only cations (mainly potassium).
System Quality
• Sized and customized for each application to
meet customer product specifications and
optimize performance.
• Can easily adapt to change in feed-supply to
produce the desired product.
• Can be designed to meet 3A standards.
• Stacks are CE, UL & CSA marked
• Manufactured in a ISO 9001:2000 facility
Flexible
Modular system design allows for easy scale-up
and expandability.
Ease of Operation/Simplicity
:
• Skid mounted and compact for a small footprint
compared to alternative equipment.
• Robust membranes for easy maintenance.
• Automated system provides a reliable operation
that is easy to use and control.
Reliable
Membranes, spacers, and stacks are designed &
manufactured by one supplier for ensured reliability
and quality.
Pilot testing
GE can perform lab-scale ED pilot tests on customer
supplied feed samples. These tests help define
operating parameters and provide customer
product samples for evaluation. GE can also
arrange larger scale ED pilot tests with one or more
full-size ED stacks.