Curd coagulation detection system
Ensure precise coagulation timing with a system that monitors curd firmness, enhancing yield consistency and reducing waste for optimal dairy production outcomes.
Monitors and Controls Coagulation in Cheese Production
The OptiSet 4.1 Coagulation Detection System from Kovalus Separation Solutions is designed for precision and control in the cheese-making process. This system enhances production by detecting the exact instance of coagulation, optimizing the cutting process, and ensuring consistent firmness and moisture levels in various cheese types such as cheddar, mozzarella, and gouda. Utilizing advanced software that requires no calibration, OptiSet integrates seamlessly into existing operations with real-time data logging and SCADA system compatibility. It offers a 5% reduction in whey fat loss and a 10% reduction in rennet usage, aligning with 3A and USDA dairy standards. Its robust design supports continuous, automatic operation under demanding conditions.
Benefits
- Increases yield and product consistency by precisely timing coagulation cuts.
- Minimizes whey fat loss, enhancing overall cheese quality and profitability.
- Reduces operational costs with a significant decrease in rennet usage.
- Enhances process control with real-time monitoring and data logging.
- Supports compliance with dairy industry standards, ensuring safety and regulatory alignment.
- Applications
- Food,Beverages,Cheese,Dairy products
- End products
- Sour cream,Gouda cheese,Processed cheese,Mozzarella cheese,Yogurt,Cheddar cheese,Cottage cheese
- Steps before
- Milk Preparation,Milk Heating,Starter/Rennet Addition
- Steps after
- Cutting of Coagulum,Whey Removal,Cheese Molding,Packaging
- Input ingredients
- curd,milk,starter,rennet
- Output ingredients
- coagulum,whey,cheese
- 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.
- Calibration Requirement
- None
- Coagulation Detection
- Exact Instance Detection
- Recipe Program
- Multi-variety Cheese
- Data Logging
- Daily Data Log
- Alarm System
- Early/Late Coagulation Alarms
- Impact Monitoring
- Temperature,Milk Chemistry,Starter/Rennet
- Process Improvement
- 5% Whey Fat Loss Reduction,10% Rennet Usage Reduction
- Consistency Control
- Automatic Coagulum Cutting
- Working Mechanism
- Coagulation detection via probe
- Recipe Integration
- User-defined recipes for different cheeses
- Monitoring Type
- Real-time coagulation monitoring
- Data Storage
- Daily Data Log and SCADA Integration
- Alarms
- Early and late coagulation alarms
- Automatic Operation
- Automatic cutting of coagulum
- Batch vs. Continuous Operation
- Batch
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Discharge method
- Automatic cutting
- Control panel type
- User-programmable control panel
- Integration possibilities
- SCADA system integration
- Automation level
- Automatic cutting of coagulum