Spray dryer for nutritional and dairy powders

Achieve precise particle size and optimal drying of nutritional and dairy powders with a solution that integrates spray and fluid bed technologies, ensuring high-quality, easily reconstituted end products.

Dries and Agglomerates Dairy and Nutritional Powders

The MSD® Spray Dryer from GEA revolutionizes the drying process for dairy and nutritional products by integrating spray and fluid bed drying technologies in a single unit. Designed for dairy producers and food manufacturers, it efficiently processes a variety of formulations, including infant milk formula and protein powders. The system operates through a multi-stage drying process, atomizing liquid feeds into its spray drying chamber, followed by additional drying in the static fluid bed and VIBRO-FLUIDIZER®. With throughput capabilities ranging from 100 kg/h to 30 tonnes/h, it supports continuous and automated operation.

The MSD® is engineered with customization in mind, allowing for tailored configurations of key components such as the air disperser and drying chamber to suit specific recipes and production needs. Its automated, PLC-based control enhances integration with existing production lines, offering remote monitoring and adaptive process adjustments. Energy efficiency is elevated with features like the Clean Purge and heat recovery systems, while its hygienic design meets stringent dairy and nutritional product safety standards, complete with CIP systems for streamlined maintenance and reduced manual cleaning.

Additionally, GEA provides comprehensive support, including process fine-tuning and optimization services. The system is adaptable with GEA’s innovative OptiPartner platform, allowing for significant improvements in energy savings and process stability. Suitable for large-scale operations, the MSD® Spray Dryer is an ideal solution for enhancing powder quality and production efficiency.

Benefits

  • Enhances product quality with precise control over powder characteristics.
  • Reduces energy usage with integrated heat recovery and efficient air disperser.
  • Supports multiple product processing with easy-to-configure components.
  • Ensures compliance with rigorous hygiene and safety standards.
  • Minimizes maintenance time via automated cleaning and in-situ process adjustments.

General


Applications
Infant milk formula,Food processing,Dairy powders,Fine powders,Nutritional powders
End products
Skimmed milk powder,Specialty nutrition powders,Cheese powder,Fat-filled milk powder,Instant whole milk powder,Lactose powder,Milk protein concentrate,Casein powder,Dairy-based nutritional supplements,Whey protein powder
Steps before
Emulsification,Concentration,Homogenization
Steps after
Packing,Quality Control,Storage,Distribution
Input ingredients
liquid feed,nutritional ingredients,dairy ingredients,infant milk formula components
Output ingredients
agglomerated nutritional powders,dairy powders,free-flowing powders,dust-free powders,easily reconstituted powders
Market info
GEA is known for its expertise in engineering innovative and sustainable equipment and solutions, focusing on sectors such as food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and energy, with a reputation for quality, efficiency, and advanced technological applications in industrial processing.

Technical Specifications


Capacity
100 kg/h to 30 tonnes/h
Drying Stages
Up to 3 stages
Automation
User-friendly operation,automated cleaning
Energy Efficiency
High energy efficiency
Powder Characteristics
Free-flowing,dust-free,easily reconstituted
Hygienic Design
To meet stringent regulatory requirements
Dryer Configuration
Spray and fluid bed technologies integrated
Cyclic Purge System
Included

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Spray and fluid bed drying
Integration steps
Multi-stage drying
CIP/SIP
Automated clean-in-place (CIP)
Batch vs. continuous operation
Continuous
Automation level
Digital tools and hands-free product handling
Energy efficiency
High efficiency,supports sustainability goals

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Agglomeration risk
Dairy powders
Heat sensitivity
Infant milk formulas
Particle size
Controlled for reconstitution
Powder solubility
Essential for end use
Bulk density
Consistent for transportation
Powder characteristics
Dust-free,free-flowing
Product characteristics
Free-flowing,dust-free

Physical Characteristics


Footprint
Variable,based on configuration
Drying chamber shape
Cylindrical,with conical bottom
Discharge method
Fluid bed to VIBRO-FLUIDIZER®
Control panel type
User-friendly,automated

Custom Options


Control panel type
User-friendly operation
System configuration
Tailored to match capacity,powder recipes,process requirements
Drying technologies
Spray and fluid bed drying technologies in one system
Process tuning
GEA experts on hand to fine tune processes
Hygienic design
Meets stringent regulatory requirements
Automation
Automated cleaning