Automated fines return system for food and dairy spray dryers
In food and dairy processing, manual interventions during the cleaning-in-place (CIP) processes can lead to contamination risks and significant downtime. Ensuring both safety and productivity requires a system that minimizes human intervention while meeting strict hygiene standards.

Automates Cip in spray drying systems
The GEA No Intervention Fines Return System is a patented solution designed to enhance the CIP processes in food and dairy spray dryers. By automating the process and eliminating the need for manual intervention below the cyclones, this system significantly reduces downtime and contamination risks. Engineered with EHEDG hygienic design criteria, it ensures faster, safer, and more reliable cleaning cycles. The system is suitable for both new installations and retrofitting existing plants, providing flexibility in improving working conditions and operational efficiency. GEA’s decades of experience in powder processing and commitment to innovation have culminated in this reliable and efficient solution for food safety and production time optimization.
Benefits
- Reduces downtime with automated CIP processes
- Minimizes contamination risks by eliminating manual intervention
- Improves working conditions by reducing manual lifts
- Ensures compliance with EHEDG hygienic design criteria
- Flexible for new installations or retrofitting existing plants