Continuous spray dryer for permeate powder
In the production of permeate powder from cheese whey or milk permeates, maintaining consistent quality and managing difficult-to-handle ‘sticky’ powders is challenging. Additionally, maximizing energy efficiency and ensuring flexibility in product range are essential concerns.
Produce high-quality non-caking permeate powders
The Tetra Pak® Spray Dryer Prolac is a continuous spray drying system designed for producing high-quality permeate powder from various types of cheese whey and processing milk permeates. Featuring a straight tube air distributor that minimizes electricity consumption and a crystallization belt to manage lactose crystallization, it ensures optimal product results with minimal protein denaturation. Its modular design and swivel adjustable lances allow for easy process adjustments and enhanced operator safety. Additionally, the Tetra Pak® Shaking Bed enables gentle drying and cooling of delicate products, while the Tetra Pak® Bag Filter optimizes powder particle separation, promoting high product yield and low emissions. With a capacity range of 3 to 8 tonnes per hour, this dryer offers flexibility to manage various product types effectively.
Benefits
- High-quality non-caking and non-hygroscopic powders
- Enhanced energy efficiency with a straight tube air distributor
- Modular design for scalable capacity
- Gentle handling of delicate products
- Optimized powder particle separation for high yield