Protein drying system for dairy products
Optimize your dairy production with a customizable drying system designed for efficient moisture control, ensuring high-quality whey protein powders and enriched beverages.

Processes Dairy Liquids into Protein Powders
Kovalus Separation Solutions’ Protein Drying System offers a customizable solution for transforming a wide range of dairy products into high-quality protein powders. Utilizing a vertical hot air distributor and advanced fluid bed technology, it ensures efficient drying with precision moisture control. This system is ideal for producing Whey Protein Concentrates, Whey Protein Isolates, and other protein-rich products at an industrial scale.
Capable of continuous operation, it integrates seamlessly into existing production lines with its dual feed nozzle system allowing 24/7 operation. Equipped with a RELCO Humidity Monitoring and Control System, it optimizes drying conditions, conserving energy while maintaining product consistency.
Designed with optional safety measures such as fire deluge and explosion venting, the system ensures operational safety in demanding environments. With features like retractable CIP nozzles and a fines return system, maintenance and cleaning are streamlined, ensuring minimum downtime.
Customization options include multi-fuel indirect fired heaters and various emission control systems, making it adaptable to diverse processing requirements and regulatory standards.
Benefits
- Enhances product quality with precise moisture control and consistent drying results.
- Increases productivity with 24/7 operation capability, minimizing downtime.
- Lowers operational costs by optimizing energy consumption with advanced humidity monitoring.
- Ensures operational safety with comprehensive fire and explosion protection systems.
- Simplifies maintenance with easy-to-clean design and retractable CIP nozzles.
- Applications
- Pro-cream,Milk protein isolates,Whey protein concentrates,Milk protein concentrates,Microparticulated whey protein concentrates,Dairy products,Whey protein isolates
- End products
- Protein shakes,Custards,Protein-enriched beverages,Cream cheese,Infant formula powder,Ice cream,Yogurt,Pro-cream dairy desserts,Whey protein powder,Protein bars
- Steps before
- Membrane Filtration,Ion Exchange,Anaerobic Systems,Evaporation
- Steps after
- Powder,Packaging,Heat Recovery,Lecithination
- Input ingredients
- dairy products,WPC34-80,WPI,MPC80,MPI,Microparticulated WPC,Pro-cream
- Output ingredients
- dried dairy products
- 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.
- Drying System Type
- Protein Drying System
- Vertical Air Distributor
- Optimized for even air distribution
- Material Handling
- Microparticulated WPC,Pro-cream
- Capacity
- Designed for full-range of dairy products
- Flow Type
- Vibrating well-mixed and plug flow beds
- Baghouse System
- For emission control and fines retention
- Heat Recovery Option
- Available
- Multi Fuel Indirect Heater
- Optional feature
- Humidity Monitoring
- RELCO Humidity Monitoring and Control System
- Automation
- 24/7 operation with dual feed system
- Explosion Safety
- Fire deluge and Explosion Venting or Suppression Systems
- Lecithination
- Lecithin unit integrated
- Quick Nozzle Adjustability
- For agglomeration control
- Comprehensive Safety Features
- Fire deluge systems and explosion venting
- Working mechanism
- Vibrating well mixed and plug flow beds
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- Dryer optimization
- RELCO Humidity Monitoring and Control System
- Fire safety
- Fire deluge and Explosion Venting or Suppression
- CIP/SIP
- Retractable CIP nozzles
- Lecithination
- Optional lecithin unit
- Drying integration
- Vertical air distributor and fines return system
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC integration
- Feed system
- Dual feed system
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Agglomeration risk
- Manageable with proper settings
- Machine Footprint
- Customizable
- Vertical Air Distributor
- Even air distribution