Bag filter for food and dairy spray dryers

Achieve cost-efficient and reliable dedusting for your spray drying processes with enhanced filtration performance, ensuring prolonged uptime and reduced maintenance effort.

Enhances Filtration and Dedusting in Spray Drying

The GEA SANICIP® II Bag Filtration System, part of the respected NIRO SANICIP® line, addresses key dedusting and filtration challenges in spray drying. This system features a patented design that effectively maintains pressure and extends cleaning intervals, crucial for continuous food and dairy powder production. Capable of effortlessly processing milk powders, nutritional formulas, and other free-flowing powders, this system is engineered for high efficiency and reduced maintenance costs. With Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) enhancements, it offers a compact footprint ideal for seamless integration into existing spray dryer setups. The robust construction includes shorter filtration bags and one-piece cages, minimizing mechanical wear and lowering Total Cost of Ownership. The system meets industry demands with adjustable configurations and supports compliance with relevant food and dairy regulations, providing comprehensive engineering assistance to ensure optimal performance tailored to your processing needs.

Benefits

  • Extends equipment lifespan with reduced maintenance and longer bag life.
  • Increases yearly production by minimizing downtime with extended CIP intervals.
  • Lowers operational expenses through a reduced Total Cost of Ownership.
  • Enhances production flexibility with a compact design for seamless integration.
  • Improves safety and efficiency with a streamlined maintenance process.

General


Applications
Food,Dairy
End products
Dust-free food powders,Agglomerated dairy powders,Nutritional formula,Milk powder,Free-flowing food powders
Steps before
Spray Drying,Emulsification
Steps after
Particle Recovery,Powder Packing
Input ingredients
milk powder,nutritional formula,heat-sensitive products,food ingredients
Output ingredients
uniform coarse powders,agglomerated powders,free-flowing powders,dustless powders
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Bag service life
Extended by up to 50%
Bag and cage length
4.5 meters
Filtration surface area
Equal to previous models
Pressure loss controllability
Improved
Dedusting system
Enhanced with super-sonic nozzles and valves
Inlet design
Vertical inlet for distributed airflow
Maintenance convenience
Easier with one-piece cages
Design compactness
Reduced footprint
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Reduced
CIP intervals
Longer
Overall plant layout adaptability
Improved
Mechanical wear
Reduced
Bag replacement
Easier
Running time
Extended

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
CIP Principles
Extensive intervals,easy access
Batch vs. continuous operation
Inline Continuous
Automation level
Enhanced with new design features
Energy efficiency
Improved dedusting system
Operating reliability
High due to robust design improvements

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Cleanability
High
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes
Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact design
Filtration bag size
4.5 meters
Filtration bag diameter
Reduced diameter for more bags
Inlet design
Vertical
Bag cage design
One-piece
Overall plant layout
More adaptive

Custom Options


Control panel type
HMI
Filter design type
Customized for reduced footprint
Inlet design
Vertical inlet for distributed airflow
Nozzle design
Super-sonic nozzles for dedusting
Hole plate layout
Optimized
Bag customization
Reduced length and diameter
Cage design
One-piece
No loose bolts,nuts