Ensure the commercial viability of your dairy powders by transforming unstable concentrates into free-flowing products through precise temperature and agitation control that optimizes the crystallization index.
The process begins after evaporation by cooling the concentrate to 30°C and introducing lactose seed crystals to induce nucleation in a supersaturated solution.
The critical function of this equipment is to facilitate lactose mutarotation at a controlled rate, achieving crystallization indices exceeding 80%.
The tank design manages fluid rheology by applying rigorous but low-shear agitation that prevents sedimentation and thixotropic behavior (viscosity increase at rest), delivering a stable and homogeneous feed to the dryer.
•High-Volumetric-Flow Agitation System: The agitator is designed to move large volumes of viscous concentrate at moderate speeds. This guarantees uniform temperature throughout the tank and maintains solids consistency without fracturing formed crystals (low shear).
•Efficient Heat Transfer: Equipped with heat-exchange jackets suitable for working pressures up to 15 psi. Enables execution of precise cooling curves to control supersaturation and promote orderly crystal growth rather than disordered precipitation.
•Hygiene and Cleaning (CIP): Includes top-mounted spray balls designed for fast and thorough cleaning. This ensures process safety and reduces downtime between batches, complying with dairy industry sanitary standards.
•Robustness and Scalability: Solid construction available in capacities from 3,000 to 20,000 gallons. Its robust design minimizes maintenance and ensures long service life even under the mechanical stress of agitating high-density concentrates.
