Lactose crystallizing evaporator
Optimize lactose yield and crystal size control in continuous processing, enhancing product quality and stability while minimizing operational variability in your production line.
Controls Crystal Growth and Enhances Lactose Yield
The CrystalLac™ Crystallizing Evaporator from Kovalus Separation Solutions specializes in enhancing lactose crystallization during evaporation processes. It operates by recirculating a supersaturated lactose solution, controlling crystal growth and significantly improving lactose yield. Designed for continuous operation, it serves industries like dairy, food, and pharmaceuticals, producing products such as lactose powder and sweetened condensed milk. The system can handle both liquid and slurry inputs efficiently. Its integration with downstream lactose drying systems, like the L-TECH™, optimizes process flow and energy usage through vapor recompression technology. With minimal fouling and extended production cycles, the evaporator ensures reduced cleaning needs and lower chemical usage. Custom configurations and engineering support are available to meet specific production requirements.
Benefits
- Enhances lactose yield by optimizing crystal growth during evaporation.
- Minimizes process variability for consistent downstream drying operations.
- Extends production runs with reduced fouling and cleaning requirements.
- Lowers energy costs through efficient vapor recompression technology.
- Supports precise crystal size control, improving product quality and recovery.
- Applications
- Permeate,Sweetened condensed milk,Industrial liquids,Food ingredients,Protein products,Lactose,Dairy products,Pharmaceuticals
- End products
- Dairy-based creams,Pharmaceutical-grade lactose,Permeate powder,Flavored milk beverages,Milk powder,Whey protein concentrate,High-protein energy bars,Lactose powder,Casein powder
- Steps before
- Purification,Evaporation,Lactose concentration
- Steps after
- Crystallization,Separation,Washing,Drying,Cooling
- Input ingredients
- lactose solution,permeate,dairy products
- Output ingredients
- crystalized lactose,crystal slurry,mother liquor
- 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.
- Evaporation method
- MVR/TVR
- Crystallization control
- Super-saturated lactose solution recirculation
- Crystal size classification
- Yes
- Energy efficiency technology
- Vapour recompression
- Fouling minimization
- Heat transfer surface design
- Product yield
- Increased lactose yield
- Production run time
- Longer due to minimized fouling
- CIP chemical and water requirements
- Lower
- Working mechanism
- Crystallization during evaporation
- Integrated steps
- Crystal growth control via recirculation
- CIP principles
- Minimized fouling,longer CIP intervals
- Batch vs continuous operation
- Continuous
- Automation level
- SCADA/PLC
- Energy efficiency
- Vapour recompression technology
- Changeover time
- Reduced through continuous crystallization
- Cleaning method
- CIP
- Biological compatibility
- Yes
- Cleanability
- Easy to clean
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- High
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Tank shape
- Cylindrical
- Feed/discharge method
- Recirculation / Continuous
- Discharge method
- Continuous bleeding
- Control panel type
- PLC/ HMI
- Integration possibilities
- Vapor Recompression Technology
- Configurable options
- Crystal Size Classification System
- Evaporator customization
- MVR and TVR Systems