Conditioners for cheese aging warehouses

Ensure precise temperature and humidity control in cheese aging warehouses to maintain product quality and consistency while minimizing energy consumption across seasonal variations.

Controls Climate for Cheese Aging Process

Progema Engineering offers the PDC and CDA series, engineered specifically for cheese aging facilities. These air-to-air heat pump conditioners offer precise climate control essential for the maturation of cheeses such as Grana Padano and Pecorino. Featuring scroll and semishermetic compressors, they utilize direct expansion for efficient cooling and dehumidification. The system supports automated operation, with PLC controls and remote monitoring to seamlessly integrate into your existing production line. It yields energy efficiency improvements with components optimized to handle variable seasonal demands. The stainless steel construction ensures both durability and hygiene, complying with food industry standards. Designed with ease of maintenance in mind, these conditioners allow for straightforward access and include remote assistance capabilities. Custom configurations and comprehensive engineering support are available to tailor the system to specific environmental and production requirements.

Benefits

  • Enhances flavor consistency by maintaining precise temperature and humidity levels.
  • Reduces energy costs through efficient heat pump technology and optimized component design.
  • Facilitates remote monitoring and control, minimizing on-site supervision needs.
  • Supports continuous, high-speed operations to increase production capacity.
  • Offers durable and hygienic construction, meeting food safety and industry standards.

General


Applications
Dairy products,Cheeses,Food warehousing
End products
Asiago cheese,Grana padano cheese,Emmental cheese,Brie cheese,Fontina cheese,Provolone cheese,Parmigiano reggiano cheese,Pecorino cheese,Blue cheese,Aged gouda cheese,Taleggio cheese,Camembert cheese,Pecorino romano cheese,Aged cheddar cheese
Steps before
Milk collection,Curdling,Cutting curds,Molding,Initial aging
Steps after
Aging,Packaging,Distribution
Input ingredients
air for conditioning,refrigerant,water for humidification,ambient air
Output ingredients
conditioned air,dehumidified air,condensed water
Market info
Progema by Omnia Technologies is known for manufacturing custom-engineered industrial equipment, with a reputation for innovative solutions and reliable engineering, catering to diverse industrial needs with precision and commitment to quality and performance.

Technical Specifications


Compressor type
Scroll / Semi-hermetic
Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)
Greater than 5
Cooling method
Heat pump,air-air
Heat recovery system
Total recovery during dehumidification
Installation options
Bottom feed or top feed
Panel thickness
50 mm (treatment area),25 mm (condenser area)
Panel material
Polyurethane foam core
Frame material
Stainless steel and aluminum
Filter type
Metallic or synthetic pleated
Humidification method
Atomized water or isothermal
Inverter type
For internal and external air treatment
Ventilation type
Centrifugal double suction

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Air-air heat pump
Automation level
SCADA/PLC-controlled
CIP/SIP
CIP 121°C
Energy efficiency
EER > 5
Airflow control
Internal/external inverter
Humidity control
Dynamic dehumidification
Temperature control
Thermostatic and electronic valves
Remote monitoring
Available
Dehumidification method
Refrigerant coil,water heating
Heating method
Water-coil heating
Airflow direction
Bottom-up or top-down
Filtration system
Metallic or synthetic pleated

Material Compatibility


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

Product type Characteristics


Humidity control
Fine control of thermo-hygrometric conditions
Energy efficiency
EER > 5
Seasonal adaptability
Winter and summer phases
Airflow control
Inverters for internal treatment and external air
Teleassistance capability
Remote supervision and monitoring
Dehumidification method
Direct expansion refrigerant coil
Material construction
Stainless steel and aluminum frame
Panel insulation
Polyurethane foam panels
Compressor type
Scroll and semi-hermetic
Filter type
Metal or synthetic pleated filter
Condensate collection
Stainless steel AISI304 drip tray
Humidification method
Atomized water from rotary disc nebulizer

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Designed to fit in aging warehouses
Material
Stainless Steel and Aluminum
Structure
Tubular and angular stainless steel frame
Paneling Thickness
50 mm in treatment zone,25 mm in condenser zone
Control panel type
PLC-controlled with remote supervision
Configuration
Mandata impianto dal basso o dall'alto (bottom or top feed configuration)

Custom Options


Control panel type
PLC-based with HMI
Integration possibilities
Remote supervision and teleassistance
Discharge method
Top or bottom discharge
Customization of size
Ad hoc design for specific applications
Material
Stainless steel and aluminum construction
Filter type
Removable grease filters