Viticulture Applications

Introduction

The technical directives and regulatory requirements specify the total content and relative contents of fructose, glucose and saccharose in juices, nonalcoholic and alcoholic beverages (incl. wines and winemaking materials), fruit and vegetable products, honey, and bioactive food additives. 

By Lumex Instruments Group based in Mission, BRITISH COLUMBIA (CANADA).

Naturally occurred is predominantly L-form of tartaric acid whereas its D-form and the relevant racemic mixture can be artificially synthesized. Generally, artificial acidification of wine with tartaric acid is allowed by OIV, but only pure L-form must be used for this purpose. Thus the analysis of tartaric acid isomers either in food additives or directly in wine can be an important parameter in clarifying any deviations in wine production. Analysis of isomers of malic acid is also within the necessary oenological procedures stated in OIV recommendations. LUMEX INSTRUMENTS offers the present method which allows determination of L- and D-forms of tartaric and malic acids in wine, wine materials, and special food additives by capillary electrophoresis method. 

By Lumex Instruments Group based in Mission, BRITISH COLUMBIA (CANADA).

Your partner from vine, to barrel, to bottle. Wine production generates a wide variety of challenges managing wastewater throughout the year, and decades of helping winemakers has taught us that no two winery wastewater treatment systems are alike. In the face of increasing scrutiny from regulatory agencies, along with water, energy, and sustainability initiatives, we understand why you might feel like your focus is shifting from winemaking to wastewater management. That’s where we can help.

By Aeration Industries International (AII) based in Chaska, MINNESOTA (USA).

The organic acids profile in wine is a highly informative parameter since it reveals important features of the whole technological process. It is also one of the most important criteria for wine authentication. In spirits like cognac, brandy or whiskey, the presence of certain organic acids can indicate the violation of distillation or maturation processes or reveal the tendency to precipitate during storage. Some organic acids (sorbic, benzoic, ascorbic) can serve as preservatives; their presence is strictly regulated. Although the presence of sorbic acid in alcoholic beverages can be natural in some cases, in other cases it can indicate severe violation of the technological process or even complete falsification. 

By Lumex Instruments Group based in Mission, BRITISH COLUMBIA (CANADA).

Grapevine is a deciduous bush belonging to Vitaceas family. Its scientific name is Vitis vinífera. Its economic importance is due to its fruit, the grape, used so much for direct consumption as fermented to produce wine.

By Sistema Azud, S.A. based in Alcantarilla, SPAIN.

Subsurface drip Irrigation Systems (SDI) are a suitable agronomic option for all type of crops:  woody crops (almond tree, vineyard, olive tree, pistachio tree, peach tree, etc.) and extensive crops (corn, vetch, barley, alfalfa, etc.). The SDI is an irrigation technique that allows the supply of water and nutrients in a localized way under the surface. This fact conditions and optimizes the growing of roots and the development of the plant. This practice makes possible a more efficient use of the water, energy and fertilizers, becoming the alternative with best results from an economic, agronomic and ecologic point of view.

By Sistema Azud, S.A. based in Alcantarilla, SPAIN.

Beverage Production: High Quality And Improved Profitability. Mechanical separation technology in the manufacture of beverages optimises yield while guaranteeing consistent quality.

By Flottweg SE based in Vilsbiburg, GERMANY.

For this propose, AZUD has developed innovative wastewater treatment plants AZUD WW MBBR (Moving Bed Bio Reactor).
This technology is based on the growth of biomass in a plastic supports (carriers) suspended in the bioreactor mixed liquor. These carriers allow more concentration of microorganisms per unit volume than a conventional system, reaching high quality effluent in a minimum area of implementation. In addition, our exclusive AZUD RC system allows remote management of automation and electromechanical equipment, to ensure a proper operation of all our plants at all times.

By Sistema Azud, S.A. based in Alcantarilla, SPAIN.

Hydroponics, Cereal crops, Horticulture and Vegetables and Control of filamentous algal blooms on lakes, lagoons and ponds.

By Cleveland Biotech Ltd. based in Stockton on Tees, UNITED KINGDOM.

• Orchard bird scarer products
• Cereal crop bird scarer products
• Vineyards bird scarer products
• Rice fields bird scarer products
• Horticulture bird scarer products

By Gepaval S.L. based in PALS (Girona), SPAIN.

Safe, natural MICROCAT microbial formulations from Bioscience, Inc., can help farms, vineyards and plantations more effectively utilize composting techniques, leading to increased yields with significantly reduced or eliminated need for chemical fertilization. Made of a unique combination of specialized, naturally occurring microbes and other ingredients, MICROCAT products accelerate, stabilize and deodorize the composting of animal waste, wastewater sludge, coffee pulp and more.

By Bioscience, Inc. based in Allentown, PENNSYLVANIA (USA).

In France, ammonium levels in wine are limited to 20 ppm, we have developed a protocol for using our solid state sensor for measuring ammonium in all stages of wine production.

By CleanGrow based in Vacaville, CALIFORNIA (USA).

As for firms which work in this sector, VITONE ECO produces horizontal axis centrifuges and vertical axis separators. These machinery optimize treatment processes, such as: effluents of food firms, which produce tomato puree; by-products with meat and fish; effluents of dairy firms; all kinds of vegetable juices, such as citrus fruits, wine, beer, etc.

By Vitone Eco S.r.l. based in Bitonto, ITALY.

Pesticides were commonly used for the pest control in farms since they have high and rapid insecticidal effects and enable us to increase yields of crops. However, the pesticides cause some problems: soil and groundwater pollution and residual chemicals in crops harmful to consumers. Recently, wider implementation of ozone sterilization in agriculture seems to be one of the promising techniques to secure the safety of foods.

By Absolute Systems Inc. based in Edmonton, ALBERTA (CANADA).

Typical Dewatering Application -Please contact V-Fold Inc. for more information.

By V-Fold Inc. based in London, ONTARIO (CANADA).