Concentrate heater for dairy spray dryers
In the production of high-quality spray dried dairy powders, controlling the feed temperature is crucial. Even slight deviations can affect the final product’s nutritional value, dispersibility, and overall quality.
Ensures uniform heating of concentrated milk feed
The GEA SaniX concentrate heater is designed to ensure that concentrated milk feed entering the spray dryer is heated uniformly and gently to the exact required temperature. Positioned between the evaporator and the spray dryer, it leverages high heat exchange efficiency and a unique spiral design with two channels of heating medium. Using hot water instead of steam, it reduces heating costs and energy use while protecting key milk constituents. Fully compliant with EHEDG guidelines and available with USDA / 3A certification, the SaniX technology ensures optimal final product characteristics. It can be tailored to work seamlessly with both GEA and third-party spray dryers, making it a versatile solution for dairy powder production.
Benefits
- High heat exchange coefficient for uniform heating
- Reduces heating costs and energy use with hot water
- EHEDG guideline compliant, USDA / 3A certification available
- Improves efficiency and reproducibility of spray drying
- Compatible with diverse recipes and third-party systems