Dairy waste reduction with evaporator product recovery
In dairy processing, maximizing output while minimizing waste remains a critical goal. Traditional methods often discard low-solid byproducts, leading to increased waste and costs. Temporary storage solutions can help to reintroduce low solids into the process, thereby reducing waste and improving efficiency.
Recover and reuse low solids
The GEA Evaporator Product Recovery is a system designed for dairy processors to effectively manage and reuse low-solid byproducts. These low solids, generated during the evaporator start-up and post-cleaning, typically have a solids content between 9% and 50%, which would normally be discarded. Instead, this solution stores the low solids in a separate holding tank, maintaining optimal storage conditions to preserve product integrity. The stored low solids can be re-dosed into the production process in small batches, matching specific recipe requirements and enhancing overall product stability and quality. This system can work with single or dual evaporator setups, either as a retrofit to existing systems or as part of new installations. By reducing waste and optimizing dryer performance, the system helps dairy plants to cut costs and prevent bacterial contamination.
Benefits
- Increases operational profits by reducing waste
- Virtually eliminates product losses
- Keeps dryer operating at optimal levels
- Reduces or eliminates waste disposal costs
- Helps prevent bacterial contamination