project - EIP-AGRI Operational Group
WINESITY - Automatic sensor to continuously measure density during the wine fermentation
WINESITY ‐ Sensor automático para controlar la densidad en continuo en la fermentación del vino
Objectives
The general objective is to design and produce a prototype automatic density meter to continuously control the evolution of fermentation during winemaking. The project will build prototypes of the device, which will be installed in several of the cooperative’s tanks to verify their operation.
Secondary objectives:
− A reduction in the time technical experts spend measuring density during fermentation.
− Detect fermentation delays or stoppages in the winemaking process more quickly. Detect the point at which fermentation ends more quickly and accurately in order to optimise the use of the tanks and the reception of grapes at the winery during the harvest.
Objectives
El objetivo general es el diseño y producción de un densímetro automático para controlar en continuo la evolución de la fermentación durante la vinificación. En el proyecto se construirán prototipos del aparato que se colocarán en varios depósitos de la Cooperativa para comprobar su funcionamiento.
Objetivos secundarios:
‐ Reducir el tiempo dedicado por los técnicos a la medición de la densidad durante la fermentación.
‐ Detectar más rápidamente problemas de ralentización o detención de la fermentación durante la vinificación.
‐ Detectar de forma más rápida y precisa el momento en que la fermentación termina, para optimizar el empleo de los depósitos y la entrada de uva en bodega durante la vendimia.
Activities
Define the specifications and requirements of the WINESITY system for red wine and white wine/cava.
Definition of the design for constructing prototypes.
Perform laboratory tests on wine samples in order to optimise it.
Placement of three prototypes in different tanks during the harvest season.
Monitor the density measurements and curves and compare them with those of the traditional
control system in order to verify correct operation.
Validation of the anchoring system and installation in the tank.
Activities
Definir las especificaciones y requerimientos del sistema WINESITY para vino tinto y vino blanco / cava.
‐ Definir el diseño para la construcción de los prototipos.
‐ Realizar ensayos en el laboratorio con muestras de vino, para optimizarlo.
‐ Colocar tres prototipos en diferentes depósitos durante la época de vendimia.
‐ Realizar un seguimiento de las medidas de densidad y las curvas obtenidas, y compararlas con las del sistema tradicional de control, para comprobar que coinciden de manera suficiente.
‐ Validar el sistema de anclaje e instalación en el tanque.
Kontext
The Winesity project will develop a density measuring system for the continuous control of fermentation processes during wine-making, given that must density decreases during its transformation into wine.
In the wine industry, fermentation control is essential to ensure the optimal quality of the product: quick fermentations may adversely affect the quality of the wine, while longer fermentation periods delay subsequent processes and increase the risk of affecting the quality of the end product and incurring higher energy costs.
Moreover, monitoring fermentation curves can help detect potential issues during the wine-making process so they can be quickly solved, preventing irreversible problems and the loss of hundreds or thousands of litres of product.
This sensor is placed inside the fermentation tanks, its position and protection being important issues to be tested, given that it has to withstand the work conditions inside the tank: gas bubbling, grape skin movements, recirculations, tartrate deposits, etc.
The density results are sent to a computer, where the Winesity software displays the density and temperature values continuously for each tank.
Project details
- Main funding source
- Rural development 2014-2020 for Operational Groups
- Rural Development Programme
- 2014ES06RDRP009 Spain - Rural Development Programme (Regional) - Cataluña
Ort
- Main geographical location
- Tarragona
€ 200000
Total budget
Total contributions from EAFRD, national co-financing, additional national financing and other financing.
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