Excessive plugging of final cartridge filters has long been a concern at Gallo's Modesto processing facility. Our investigation identified the cause of final filter pluggings, improved current filterability tests, and elucidated chemical reactions that occur during storage of bottling wine. Our methods included observations, discussions, research and experimentation. We developed a series of procedural changes, equipment modifications and areas for future research. If implemented these recommendations are expected to significantly reduce final filter pluggings and improve the overall filtration process.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Couts, Jeremy Michael.
• Nogueira, Thomas Michael.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05D016M

Advisor

• DiBiasio, David

Year

• 2005

Center

• Gallo-Modesto, California Project Center - MQP

Sponsor

• E & J Gallo Winery

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Chemical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright