How has Ait helped its clients to reduce water consumption in vegetable processing and washing?

Usually, continuous filtration in industrial vegetable washers is performed using various filters with a clearance of 0.75 mm, which is sufficient for most particles and insects found in vegetables, such as aphids, small beetles (like the spider beetle), or woodworms, generally ranging in size from 1 to 3 mm. However, there are smaller elements like mites, which can measure up to 0.3 mm.

In the case of continuous washing production where large quantities are processed, a closed system with water recirculation and 0.75 mm filtration is not sufficient. After a few hours, the concentration of smaller elements can increase, requiring water replacement or resulting in suboptimal product washing.

On the other hand, ultrafine filtration at 0.105 mm reduces the need for product rinsing, removes more impurities, and maintains water quality for a longer period, resulting in water savings.

Additionally, performing such fine filtration reduces maintenance tasks as there are fewer solid particles in the pipes, leading to reduced requirements for continuous cleaning and pipe obstructions.