PRODUCTION PROCESS
Within the production process, 6 stages and two service sections are contemplated (supply of vapors and energy and auxiliary services). As a result of the production process, extra neutral alcohol, tafias for rums and industrial alcohol are obtained. Additionally, as a result of some stages of the process, vinasse, yeast and CO2 are produced, which are sold to third parties for different uses.
STEPS OF THE PROCESS
Reception, unloading and storage
In this stage the yeasts coming from the fermentation and separation process go through a process of propagation and recovery, to re-enter later to the fermentor.
Classification and sterilization
In this stage, the raw materials are diluted, clarified and sterilized, preparing the must that will be used in the next stage.
Fermentation
During this stage, the must produced in the previous stage enters the fermentors and then continues its process being divided between yeast and wine.
Propagation and recovery
In this stage the yeasts coming from the fermentation and separation process go through a process of propagation and recovery, to re-enter later to the fermentor.
Distillation
The wines from the fermentation and separation stage enter the distillation stage where they will be transformed into tafias, extra neutral alcohol and industrial alcohol.
Concentration and Evaporation
In this last stage the diluted vinasse resulting from the alcohol production process in the previous stage enters and is concentrated to be sold.
Steam and energy supply
The steam and energy generation process is a parallel process to the production stages described above and provides the ideal amounts of steam and energy required for each stage of the production process.
Auxiliary services
Auxiliary services are different support services that allow the correct operation of the production stages and subsequent dispatch of the products. Among those worth highlighting: Residual water treatment plant, Drinking water treatment plant, Laboratory, Fire System, Cooling Tower, Compressor.
Maintenance / instrumentation and others
The different concepts for maintenance and instrumentation for the adaptation of all the stages and other investments corresponding to the project, such as structuring expenses and administrative expenses, are summarized below.