Spray dryer for heat-sensitive powders
Ensure high-quality drying of heat-sensitive powders, producing non-caking and non-hygroscopic results that maintain product integrity and stability.
Processes and Dries Heat-Sensitive Powders Continuously
The Tetra Pak® Spray Dryer Tall Form Bustle is a cutting-edge solution designed for continuous, high-quality spray drying of heat-sensitive powders. Ideal for dairy producers, whey processing facilities, and nutritional product manufacturers, it efficiently transforms liquids into powders like infant formula and protein shakes. The system integrates seamlessly into full production lines, including evaporation and powder handling stages. This spray dryer features a modular design with a straight tube air distributor and high-pressure nozzles, which reduces energy consumption and minimizes pressure drops. With capacities ranging from 0.5 to 10 tonnes per hour, it supports diverse powder properties and production rates. The drying process is further enhanced by a chamber roof cooling system to prevent material deposits and overheating. For safety and ease of operation, swivel adjustable lances enable precise process adjustments. Additionally, the Tetra Pak® Shaking Bed and a middle-pressure fines transport system ensure optimal moisture removal and particle distribution. Hygienically designed, the equipment supports automated, continuous operations with PLC control and energy optimization features. Customizable configurations and engineering support are available to meet specific production requirements.
Benefits
- Ensures high-quality powder output by preventing bearding and overheating.
- Optimizes energy usage with smart air distribution and heat recuperation technologies.
- Increases operational efficiency with automated, continuous processing.
- Enhances safety and precision with adjustable and easily accessible lances.
- Offers flexible processing capabilities for a wide range of heat-sensitive powders.
- Applications
- Hydrolyzed proteins,Whey protein concentrates,Skim milk,Milk powder,Infant formula powder,Minerals,Nutritional powders,Plant-based powders,Dairy products,Whey protein isolates
- End products
- Instant skimmed milk powders,Beverage whitening powders,Protein snack bars,Fortified mineral supplements,Infant formula,Protein shakes,Sports nutrition supplements,Nutritional meal replacement powders,Dairy-free milk alternatives,Dietary supplements
- Steps before
- Evaporation,Crystallization
- Steps after
- Powder Handling,Packing
- Input ingredients
- WPC80,WPI,skim milk,minerals,hydrolyzed proteins
- Output ingredients
- non-caking powder,non-hygroscopic powder,high-quality powder
- Market info
- Tetra Pak is renowned for providing innovative packaging solutions, specializing in carton packaging for the food and beverage industry. It is esteemed for high-quality, sustainable, and efficient processing and packaging equipment on a global scale.
- Capacity
- 0.5 to 10 tonnes per hour
- Automation
- Continuous system
- Air pressure drop
- Relatively low
- Max air inlet temperature
- 280˚C
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Continuous
- Cleaning method
- CIP
- Automation level
- Fully automatic
- Energy efficiency
- Low energy consumption due to low pressure drop
- Changeover time
- Minimal due to modular design
- Integration level
- Integrated with full Tetra Pak line solution
- Flexibility in product range
- High,suitable for various heat-sensitive powders
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Heat sensitivity
- Yes
- Agglomeration risk
- Yes
- Powder caking
- Non-caking
- Powder hygroscopicity
- Non-hygroscopic
- Drying flexibility
- High
- 3A Sanitary Standards
- Yes
- GMP Compliance
- Yes
- FDA Materials
- Yes
- CE Marking
- Yes
- EHEDG Certification
- Yes
- ATEX Certification
- Yes
- Machine footprint
- Compact design
- Tall form design
- Yes
- Air distributor type
- Straight tube air distributor (STAD)
- Nozzle assembly
- High-pressure
- Lance adjustment
- Swivel adjustable
- Chamber roof cooling
- Integrated system
- Venturi deployments
- Modular
- Drying stages
- Single- and multi-stage
- Bag Filter design
- Top exit via clean air side
- Modular design
- Multiple venturi deployments
- Swivel adjustable lances
- Side-mounted placement
- Spray monitoring system
- Camera system connected by fiber optic cable
- Exhaust air heat recuperator
- Energy optimisation