Compact drying solution for regular skim and Wpc powders

Streamline your drying process with a compact solution that efficiently transforms raw inputs into high-quality protein and milk powders, perfectly integrating with your existing line for cost-effective, one-stage drying and product handling.

Dries and Cools Dairy and Food Powders

The U-Tube Dryer from Kovalus Separation Solutions is designed for efficient drying and cooling of dairy and food powders, including whey protein and milk protein concentrates. This compact dryer utilizes a one-stage drying process, making it ideal for streamlined operations and reduced investment costs. It efficiently processes skim milk powders, whey protein isolates, and non-fat dry milk, supporting flexible production requirements across various industries, such as dairy, food, beverage, and life sciences.

Capable of integrating seamlessly into existing production lines, the U-Tube Dryer is equipped with a powder cooling and transport system, ensuring minimal product degradation. It supports downstream integration with emission control systems like baghouses. Built for minimal energy consumption, this dryer helps optimize operational costs. The design is focused on ease of maintenance, and its robust construction ensures reliability in demanding industrial environments.

Benefits

  • Lowers operational costs with efficient one-stage drying.
  • Enhances product quality by ensuring precise powder cooling and transport.
  • Minimizes installation space requirements due to its compact design.
  • Supports environmental compliance with easy integration into baghouse emission systems.
  • Reduces energy usage, contributing to cost-effective production.

General


Applications
Skim milk powder,Beverage powders,Whey protein concentrates,Food powders,Dairy powders,Milk protein concentrates
End products
Skimmed milk powder,Non-fat dry milk (nfdm),Milk protein concentrate (mpc),Whey protein isolate powder,Whey protein concentrate 80 (wpc80)
Steps before
Emulsification,Separation,Concentration
Steps after
Packing,Powder Cooling,Emission Control
Input ingredients
skim milk,whey protein concentrate,milk protein concentrate
Output ingredients
NFDM powder,skim powder,WPC80 powder,MPC powder
Market info
Kovalus Separation is known for manufacturing industrial engineered-to-order (ETO) separation equipment, specializing in tailored solutions for complex filtration and separation needs, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and reliability in various industries.

Technical Specifications


Drying type
One stage drying
Powder type
Regular (non-agglomerated) powders
Products handled
NFDM,skim,WPC80,WPI,MPC's
Size
Compact design
Cooling system
Powder cooling/transport system
Investment cost
Low
Outlet type
Bottom powder and exhaust air outlet
Emission control
Baghouse emission system

Operating Characteristics


Working Mechanism
One stage drying
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch / Inline Continuous
Automation level
Manual / PLC / SCADA
Energy efficiency
Low investment costs
Drying Effluent Management
Exhaust air outlet to baghouse emission system
Powder Handling
Powder cooling/transport system

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Agglomeration risk
Low
Product Type
Regular Skim,WPC,MCP Powders
Cooling/Transport System
Equipped

Physical Characteristics


Discharge method
Bottom powder and exhaust air outlet to baghouse emission system

Custom Options


Compact design
Yes
Powder cooling/transport system
Included
Exhaust air outlet to baghouse emission system
Included