Permeate drying system for dairy applications
In the dairy industry, drying permeate efficiently is crucial to minimize energy costs and maximize product consistency. Traditional methods can fall short in ensuring high-quality dried permeate while keeping operational expenses low, leading to challenges such as high energy consumption and the need for frequent maintenance.
Continuously crystallize and dry dairy permeate
The L-TECH™ Permeate Drying System from Kovalus Separation Solutions is designed specifically for drying edible permeate from milk or whey filtration. Featuring the Hi-Con falling film evaporator, it concentrates solids from 60 to over 70 percent. The Triple C Processor offers continuous cooling and crystallization, increasing solids concentration to nearly 75 percent. This system’s Air Lift Dryer, with a unique bottom-fed design, ensures longer residence time, while an integrated circular fluid bed provides second-stage drying and fines agglomeration. High efficiency is achieved by reducing capital and cooling expenses, and its compact design ensures easy site location and compliance with 3A standards and USDA guidelines for dairy equipment.
Benefits
- Maximum water removal reduces dryer size and energy requirements
- Continuous crystallization enhances lactose crystallization and reduces powder stickiness
- Bottom-fed airflow allows for two-pass drying and efficiency
- Compact design aids in easy site location and installation
- Compliance with 3A standards and USDA guidelines ensures safety