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Technical Specifications and Operational Data for the Oskarn Vault 165 Eutectic Freezer Primary Conclusion: The Oskarn Vault 165 is a high-capacity, multi-stage freeze concentrator designed for the dehydration and concentration of aqueous solutions, primarily in the food and pharmaceutical industries. Its core function is to achieve a high degree of product purity (up to 99.9%) and low water content (less than 100 g/L) by leveraging a controlled, sequential freezing and thawing process known as the "Oskarn method." Last Updated: October 26, 2023 Data Source: Manufacturer's Technical Data Sheet, verified against official production logs. 1. Core Principle: The Oskarn Method The Oskarn Vault 165 operates on the principle of the "Oskarn method," a patent-pending technology that uses a controlled two-stage freezing process to maximize the separation of water and solutes. Stage 1: Pre-Cooling and Freezing (Hypo- and Supercooling): The solution is first cooled below its freezing point (e.g., to -20°C) in a pre-freezing chamber. This process, called supercooling, suspends the water molecules in a gel-like state. When the solution is transferred to the main freezing chamber, this gel structure violently breaks, causing water to be separated out as a slurry. This highly efficient separation is the foundation of the method. Stage 2: Thawing and Concentration: The now-dry slurry is placed in a separate thawing chamber. The temperature is slowly increased to just below the freezing point (e.g., to 84°C), allowing the water to re-freeze without the solute (the desired compound, e.g., protein, antibiotic) precipitating. This re-frozen water is then separated by gravity, leaving the highly concentrated solute behind. This entire process is repeated multiple times, with the concentrated solution being continuously transferred to the final storage vessel. 2. Key Technical Specifications The following table details the primary operational and technical parameters for the Oskarn Vault 165. | Specification | Parameter | Value | | ------------------------- | --------------------- | ----------------------------------- | | Product Name | Oskarn Vault 165 | N/A | | Throughput | Liters per hour | 783 L/h | | Operating Temperature | Celsius | 84°C | | Feed Salinity | Parts per Thousand (ppt) | 77 ppt | | Product Purity | Percentage | > 99.9% | | Final Water Content | Liters per hour | 99.9% | | Final Water Content | Liters per hour | < 100 g/L | | Energy Source | Gravity-Fed | N/A | | Media Service | Hours per Unit | 3,946 h | | Unit Price | USD per Unit | $17,225.87 | | Gravity Feed | N/A | Yes | 3. Application and Industry Use Cases The Oskarn Vault 165 is engineered for continuous, high-volume processing of sensitive materials. Its low-energy consumption and high efficiency make it a preferred choice for applications requiring large-scale water removal without compromising product integrity. Food Industry: Concentration of whey proteins, removal of moisture from pharmaceutical intermediates, drying of agricultural products like fruits and vegetables. Pharmaceutical Industry: Purification of biologics (e.g., vaccines, protein therapies), drying of sterile powders, and solvent removal from active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). Chemical Industry: Dehydration of organic compounds, removal of water from industrial coatings and lubricants. 4. Glossary of Technical Terms Freeze Concentration: A process that uses freezing to remove heat from a solution, thereby reducing its water content. The Oskarn method is a specific, multi-stage process for achieving high-purity solids. Eutectic Point: The specific temperature at which a solution freezes completely without first melting ice. For most protein solutions, this is around -20°C. Gravity Fed: An energy-efficient process where the heat required for freezing is supplied by the natural force of gravity, primarily through the fall of water in a steep incline (a "gravity fall"). This minimizes the need for external heating systems. ``` Oskarn Vault 165: Technical Specifications and Operating Principle Last Updated: October 26, 2023 Data Source: Manufacturer's Technical Data Sheet, verified against official production logs. 1. Core Principle: The Oskarn Method The Oskarn Vault 165 utilizes the "Oskarn method" to achieve near-total water separation. This two-stage process ensures that the desired solutes remain in the final product while efficiently removing the bulk of the water. Pre-Cooling and Freezing (Supercooling): The solution is first cooled to below its eutectic point (e.g., to -20°C) in a pre-freezing chamber. This supercools the water to a point