Tetra Pak® Spray Dryer Prolac is used for producing permeate powder from various types of cheese whey. The system is also suitable for processing milk permeates.
Capacity
From 3 to 8 tonnes of powder output per hour depending on product range and available permeate flow.
Applications:
Produces permeate powder from various types of cheese whey and is also suitable for processing milk permeates. It is typically integrated in a full Tetra Pak line solution including evaporation, crystallisation and powder handling.
Continuous spray drying for food-grade permeate powder
• Produce best-in-class non-caking and non-hygroscopic powders of premium quality
• Be flexible in product range and powder functionalities and successfully manage hard-to-handle “sticky permeates”
• Benefit from integration in a full Tetra Pak line solution for optimal results
Features
Straight tube air distributor (STAD) with integrated high-pressure nozzle assembly
• Single or multi venturi air distributor evenly distributes drying air at relatively low pressure drop, minimising electricity consumption
• Modular design enables multiple venturi deployments as dryer capacity increases, ensuring standardised atomisation conditions
• Chamber roof cooling system minimises powder deposits (bearding) and prevents overheating of any deposits that do form
Swivel adjustable lances for improved safety
• Easy and accurate process adjustments and enhanced operator safety through short lances and side-mounted placement
• Each air distributor has integrated high-pressure nozzle assembly and optional fines return capability