Direct steam injection Uht pilot system

Elevate your production capabilities with a sanitary UHT pilot system designed for precision steam control, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced operational efficiency for diverse liquid product lines.

Processes Liquids via Direct Steam Injection

The HT323 Direct Steam Injection UHT Pilot System from OMVE is tailored for research and development in liquid food and beverage processing, offering precise control for Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) applications. Its sanitary design integrates a Direct Steam Injection mechanism, ensuring that your plant-based milks, yogurts, and nutraceutical beverages reach optimal thermal processing conditions swiftly. Operating at a nominal capacity of up to 1000 liters per hour, this system excels in handling diverse applications, from dairy to alcoholic drinks.

The system’s high automation level simplifies operation via a PLC interface, reducing operator intervention while ensuring consistent quality output. Energy efficiency is enhanced by its flash tank with a 20-bar pump outlet pressure, facilitating rapid cooling and improving product quality. The CIP and SIP readiness ensures minimal downtime and efficient cleaning, aligning with stringent hygiene standards prevalent in food and beverage industries.

Materials constructively combat corrosion, meeting industry standards for longevity and resilience in demanding processing environments. Customization options allow for tailored specifications, supported by OMVE’s engineering expertise, ensuring seamless integration into your existing pilot plant framework.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality through precise temperature control, crucial for sensitive dairy and plant-based formulations.
  • Reduces labor costs with easy-to-operate, high-level automation and PLC controls.
  • Increases production efficiency by processing up to 1000L/h, accommodating various liquid food applications.
  • Minimizes downtime with CIP and SIP readiness, ensuring quick and thorough cleaning.
  • Maintains operational reliability with robust, corrosion-resistant materials designed for long-term use.

General


Applications
Soups,Alcoholic drinks,Sauces,Nutraceuticals,Fats,Still drinks,Oils,Plant-based,Carbonated drinks,Ice creams,Dairy
End products
Protein shakes,Béchamel sauce,Fruit juice,Beer,Wine,Chicken broth,Oat milk,Almond milk,Cream cheese,Sparkling water,Vanilla ice cream,Energy drinks,Cola,Margarine,Yogurt,Olive oil,Tomato soup,Whiskey,Soy milk,Fizzy lemonade,Butter,Marinara sauce,Chocolate ice cream,Sunflower oil,Iced tea
Steps before
Homogenizing,Deaeration,Blending and Mixing,Batch cooking,Fermenting
Steps after
Cooling,Packing,Carbonation,Spray Drying,Crystallization,Aeration
Input ingredients
steam,ingredients,yogurts,still drinks,soft drinks,margarine,liquid products
Output ingredients
UHT treated products,processed beverages,processed dairy products,sterilized liquids
Market info
OMVE is known for manufacturing pilot and small-scale processing equipment for the food and beverage industry, specializing in pasteurization, carbonation, fermentation, and homogenization systems, with a strong reputation for innovation and quality in engineered-to-order solutions.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
20 liters up to 1000L/h
Automation
High level of automation
CIP/SIP
Fully CIP and SIP ready
Flash tank pump outlet pressure
20 bar
Vacuum for maximum cooling
0.2 bar(a)

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Direct Steam Injection
Integrated steps
Flash tank inclusion
CIP/SIP
Fully CIP and SIP ready
Automation level
High level of automation
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous flow
Ease of operation
Extremely easy to operate

Material Compatibility


Abrasion resistance
Yes
Biological compatibility
Yes
Cleanability
Fully CIP and SIP ready
Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
Yes

Product type Characteristics


Product Type
Liquid


Sanitary Standards
3A / EHEDG compliant

Physical Characteristics


Nominal capacity
20 liters – 1000 L/h
Footprint
Compact design
Flash tank pressure
20 bar outlet pressure
Cooling system
0.2 bar(a) vacuum for maximum cooling
System design
Fully sanitary

Custom Options


Control panel type
Standalone or integrated with HT320 system