SDEE

Digital Distiller for wines, spirits and beers, for determining the alcoholic strength by volume (ABV) and volatile acidity.

Fully automatic
Integrated steam generator (Volatile acidity)
Supporting structure in AISI 316 stainless steel
Wine distillation: 100 ml in 3 ÷ 4 minutes - 200 ml in 6 ÷ 7 minutes
Volatile acidity: 250 ml in 6 ÷ 7 minutes
Spirits distillation: in 4-8 minutes

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SDEE : Digital Distiller

Compliant with the official method for determining the alcoholic strength by volume in wines, musts and spirits (OIV regulations) and volatile acidity.

FULLY AUTOMATIC DISTILLER for wine, spirits, perfumes or other alcoholic solutions for the determination of the alcoholic strength by volume (ABV).

INTEGRATED STEAM GENERATOR connected directly to tap water, with user-interchangeable demineralization column (autonomy 100 liters - about 400 volatile acidity analyzes). There is no longer a need for distilled water. After distillation the instrument is automatically locked to avoid any waste of water. Also available without generator (mod. SDEE / SV).

FEATURES

Automatic distillation for quick results

The SDEE distiller allows accurate and rapid results thanks to the electrode system for boiling the liquid for the distillation process and steam current for the determination of acidity

Wine distillation	100 ml in 3 ÷ 4 minutes	200 ml in 6 ÷ 7 minutes
Spirits distillation	100 ml in 4 ÷ 8 minutes
Volatile acidity	20 ml in 6 ÷ 7 minutes
Sulfur dioxide (SO2)	50 ml in 6 ÷ 7 minutes
Scorbic Acid	250 ml in 6 ÷ 7 minutes

SUPER DEE is produced in compliance with directives 2006/42 EEC and 85/375 / EEC for the safety of analysts, with directive 2014/30 / EU (electromagnetic compatibility) and the official OIV method.

The required sample quantity is 100 or 200 ml for the alcohol content, 20 ml for the volatile acidity and 50 ml for the SO2. For alcohol distillation, the process is performed via electrodes, adding reagents to neutralize and boil the sample.

Unlike steam entrainment stills, SUPERDEE prevents the entrainment of acetic acid into the distillate, which can alter the alcohol determination. It also performs the distillation in just 4 minutes.

The distillate is collected in a volumetric flask mounted on a support connected to an analytical balance. The distillation is stopped when a predefined volume is collected for the next density measurement.

INDUSTRY 4.0 - It can be connected to a PC via the RS232 output for sharing distillation data.

FEATURES

Easy & Intuitive

Control panel with easy-to-read alphanumeric display and keyboard. Manages and controls the microprocessor for :

Adjustment and tare of the scale
Volume (distilled wine)
Real-time value of the distillate
Inlet cooling water control: temperature, pressure and flow
Languages (IT / ES / UK / FR)
Warning for missing flask
Warning for open drain or protection
Sharing of distillation data via RS232 output (Industry 4.0)

APPLICATIONS

More analysis

Mainly designed for the determination of the alcohol content, SDEE can be used for volatile acidity (20 ml sample) and for SO2 (50 ml).

Alcohol distillation : the process is performed using electrodes, adding reagents to neutralize and boil the sample in just 4 minutes. The distillate is collected in a volumetric flask, and the distillation is stopped when a predefined volume is collected.
Volatile acidity and SO2 : SUPERDEE performs steam distillation, collecting 250 ml of distillate in just 7 minutes, collected in a 300 ml Erlenmayer. The device has a protection column next to the condenser that prevents the passage of impurities, flavoring agents and other substances that can modify the density of the distillate. Furthermore, the steam produced is generated by the cooling water itself, which is deionized internally in the still and feeds the steam generation boiler.
The SUPERDEE distillation unit can also be used for the determination of sorbic acid.

Analytical specifications

	Accuracy	Repeatability	Range
Alcohol	0.005 % vol	±0.01 % vol (15÷25°C)	0.050÷99.980% vol
Volatile Acidity	0.005% w	± 0.01% vol (15 ÷ 25 ° C)	0 ÷ 100
Sulfur dioxide (SO2)	0.00001	± 0.00002	0.5 ÷ 2.25 (d20 / 20)
Sorbic Acid	0.00001	± 0.00002	0.79000 ÷ 0.99995 (d20 / 20)

The Super DEE automatic distiller can be supplied with INTEGRATED STEAM GENERATOR (mod. SDEE) or without generator (mod. SDEE / SV).

Standard Equipment

All the instruments of the SDEE series are equipped with:

3 x 100 ml flasks
1 x 200 ml flasks
2 x 300 ml flasks
1 x 500 ml wash bottles

1 x 100 ml bottle with dropper cap
3 x plastic dropper pipettes
chemicals (reactive)
1 x spare cartridge for H2O (demineralization column).

Technical features

Supporting structure in AISI 316 stainless steel
Vertical sliding Plexiglas protection
Ampoule with increased discharge to be able to distil lees and marc
Quick and functional system (with one hand) for attaching the matrass and flask
Flow regulating Shower for washing ampoule
Magnetic water inlet filter for blocking heavy particles

Supply voltage / power	220 VAC - 15A max
Output	RS232 Serial
Total Dimensions (L x W x H)	460 x 310 x 1200 mm
Net weight	41 kg

Cooling water

Max temperature	20°C
Minimum pressure	1.5 bar
minimum flow	5 liters/min

Accessories

For all SDEE instruments the following accessories are available :

THERMOCHILLER liquid circulation chiller
100 ml flasks
200 ml flasks
300 ml flasks
500 ml wash bottles

THERMOSTAT thermostatic bath
100 ml bottles with dropper cap
plastic dropper pipettes
chemicals (reactive)
spare cartridges for H2O (demineralization column).

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SUPER DEE Distiller Technical Sheet

Distiller and Applications

What are SDEE Distiller fields of application?

Cellars, Laboratories for Chemical Analysis on Viticultural Matrices, extracts and aromas, spirits & beers
Regions and certification bodies
Research and experimentation structures, services and consultancy in the food sector

Official method: OIV MA-AS312-01A R2016 par.4.C

2.3.1 Alcoholic strength by volume. According to the current legislation for wines Distillers or steam extraction apparatus can be used provided that they satisfy the following test: Distill a hydroalcoholic mixture 5 times in a row at 10% vol. After the last distillation, the distillate must have an alcoholic strength by volume of at least 9.9% vol, ie during each distillation a quantity of alcohol greater than 0.02% vol must not be lost. For spirit drinks, the device must meet the following requirements: The distillation of 200 ml of hydroalcoholic solution, with a known title close to 50% vol. it must not produce an alcohol loss greater than 0.1% vol.

Official method: OIV MA-AS313-02 R2015

2.3.2 Volatile acidity The EEC regulation does not prescribe a single type of distillation apparatus, but states that any apparatus or technique that satisfies the following 3 requirements constitutes an official international apparatus or technique.

The water vapor produced by the generator must be CO2-free. 20 ml of water are distilled by collecting 250 ml of distillate, adding 0.1 ml of 0.1 N NaOH and 2 drops of 1% phenolphthalein in alcohol: the color must remain stable pink for at least 10 seconds.
99.5% of the acetic acid contained in a 0.1 M solution must be found in the distillate. 20 ml of 0.1 M acetic acid are distilled. 250 ml of distillate are collected and titrated with at least 19.9 ml of 0.1 N NaOH.
A maximum of 0.5% of a solution is found in the distillate 1 M of lactic acid. 20 ml of a 1 M lactic acid solution are distilled, 250 ml of distillate are collected and titrated with a maximum of 1.0 ml of 0.1 N NaOH.

Determination of the alcohol content in baked goods

Snacks, bread and sweets

Ethanol is found in many industrial food products (a research conducted in Austria a couple of years ago showed the presence of alcohol in 17 out of 19 children's snacks), used mainly as an antimicrobial.

Pastry

In addition to food preservation, ethyl alcohol is widely used in pastry as an ingredient. For example, it is used to prepare creams and fillings.

VEGETABLE PRESERVES

determination of sulfur dioxide by distillation

Industry & Applications

Food

Meat, Fish, Eggs, Milk, Cereals, Legumes, Fats and Oils

Beverage

Wine, Beer, Spirits, Juices, Soft Drinks, Energy Drinks, Sport Drinks

University

Research laboratories. science faculties, chemistry, physics, materials sciences

Analysis laboratories

Clinics (Pre-analytical, Analysis, Post-analysis), Pharmacological, Forensic

Chemical

Plastics, Detergents, Ceramics, Lubricants, Petroleum, Reagents

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