Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 54

FOOD SAFETY
Optimal drainage
Proper drain designs for processing plants
have more to offer than hygiene and safety.
by Benton Smith | bsmtih@sosland.com
W
ithin the heart of a dairy processing operation,
down below all the equipment and product and
people that make the whole production possible,
a component of the enterprise that's so easy to overlook it
quite literally gets stepped upon actually serves a crucial
function.
Drainage impacts more aspects of a dairy manufacturing
facility than one may think about, what with all the other
factors that go into getting a top-notch product out the door.
The experts at Canada-based manufacturer FoodSafe
Drains, Winnipeg, Manitoba, call proper drainage more than
just a vital mechanism for achieving hygiene and safety
standards, explaining that those tactical openings and
escape routes in the floor even ensure that a plant keeps
running efficiently.
STRINGENT STANDARDS
In terms of food safety and optimal drainage design within a
dairy processing facility, Viking Kristjansson, vice president
54 MAR-APR 2024 | DAIRYPROCESSING.COM
of sales for Global Drain Technologies (which owns and
operates FoodSafe Drains and other brands), said the most
important practice is the use of sloped floors.
" Slopes allow for water to flow towards drains, preventing
standing water and potential bacterial growth, " Kristjansson
said of one of the best practices that first came to his mind.
" Additionally, using materials that are resistant to chemicals
and easily cleanable is crucial for maintaining proper
sanitation in the facility. "
Not all aspects of a drainage system are so obvious,
though. Kristjansson said designing one for a dairy processing
facility comes with unique challenges that aren't as prevalent
in other food and beverage manufacturing spaces.
He pointed out that the acidic nature of dairy products and
byproducts - whey is a common example - make it necessary
to use materials that can resist corrosion, such as stainless
steel, for drainage systems.
" Furthermore, dairy facilities often require more frequent
and intensive cleaning processes, involving high volumes of
©Ronedya-stock.adobe.com

http://www.DAIRYPROCESSING.COM

Dairy Processing - March/April 2024

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Dairy Processing - March/April 2024

Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - Intro
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 1
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 2
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 3
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 4
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 5
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 6
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 7
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 8
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 9
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 10
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 11
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 12
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 13
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 14
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 15
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 16
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 17
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 18
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 19
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 20
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 21
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 22
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 23
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 24
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 25
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 26
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 27
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 28
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 29
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 30
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 31
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 32
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 33
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 34
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 35
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 36
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 37
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 38
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 39
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 40
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 41
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 42
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 43
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 44
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 45
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 46
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 47
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 48
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 49
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 50
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 51
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 52
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 53
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 54
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 55
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 56
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 57
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 58
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 59
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 60
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 61
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 62
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 63
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 64
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 65
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 66
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 67
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 68
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 69
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 70
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 71
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 72
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 73
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 74
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 75
Dairy Processing - March/April 2024 - 76
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-may-june-2024
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-march-april-2024
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-january-february-2024
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-november-december-2023
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-september-october-2023
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-july-august-2023
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-may-june-2023
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-march-april-2023
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-january-february-2023
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-november-december-2022
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-september-october-2022
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-july-august-2022
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-may-june-2022
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-march-april-2022
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-january-february-2022
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-december-2021
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-september-2021
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-june-2021
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/dairy-processing-april-2021
https://digital.dairyprocessing.com/sosland/dp/2020_12_01
https://www.nxtbookmedia.com