Processing of milk to powder
The transformation of
liquid milk into dry powder requires removal of almost all water, while the
physical structure, product properties and appearance change significantly
during this process. In addition, the milk products, whether pure or mixed with
ingredients, can be processed in different ways depending on our customer's
wishes.
Dairy and Milk Powder
Process Integration GEA Niro is recognized as an international
leader in milk powder technology, setting the trend in process engineering and
plant design. Long-term involvement in the dairy industry guarantee GEA Niro
plants, which are designed to meet individual requirements depending on product
testing and process evaluation while complying with the strictest criteria for
hygiene and safety.
A complete
milk and/or
whey
powder plant typically consists of:
• Milk reception and pre-treatment
•
Membrane filtration
•
Evaporation • Spray drying
• Powder handling and storage
• Powder packing
In most cases
GEA Niro is taking the leading role in consolidating the entire process and act
as main contractor. Plant reliability and performance are given the highest
priority, and GEA Niro is continuously working to further improve all the
processes involved. Product properties, ease of operation, and state of the art
technology are built into all GEA Niro plants.
Proven standardized
components are used to build the plants and new modernized components are used
for retrofitting of existing plants to meet new standards for energy saving,
product quality, emission, and plant output. GEA Niro also provides project
financing, plant installation, commissioning, project management, spare parts
and technical service.