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EQUIPMENT
processing includes valves (such as single seat,
mixproof and process control valves), centrifugal
pumps, positive displacement pumps (including rotary
lobe and twin screw pumps), homogenizers and
heat exchangers.
" These components help maintain production
and cleaning operating parameters such as flow rate,
velocity, temperature and pressure, which are critical
for product consistency and compliance with hygienic
food safety regulations, like the Pasteurized Milk
Ordinance (PMO), at dairy facilities, " he said.
Sinutko added that the pumps and valves of a
processing system should be application specific. For
example, if you are dealing with a highly viscous yet
fragile product, like yogurt, then the right pump and
valves for minimizing damage with low shear must be
selected to maintain texture and body.
Top: Blentech integrated flowmeters using smart tech in
its recipe management. Above: Burkert control heads.
robust, high-longevity globe and angle-pattern utility valves, "
Larsen said. " This means a plant owner can save significant cost
due not only to the benefits of our technology, but in the fact the
common fit, form and function enables maintenance personnel
and plant operators to become familiar with a single, simple to
use platform. "
In addition, the cost of spares inventory can be kept to a
minimum due to the diversity of the Burkert tops, with a small
number of devices being utilized widely across the plant.
OVERCOMING CHALLENGES
Dairy processors often face issues concerning flow control,
particularly in terms of handling different product viscosities
and maintaining hygienic conditions. That's why within dairy
production, flow meters will need to have a wide viscosity range
to include higher viscosities, as well as varying temperature and
flow characteristics.
" A Coriolis flowmeter is highly recommended in these
applications to provide a direct mass flow measurement, " Dinh
said. " Newer meters have a compact design with self-draining
capability to handle fast product changeover. Stainless steel
construction and surface finish is also a consideration within
these facilities, with T-316SS and higher finishes are preferred. "
Chris Sinutko, vice president of product management
and engineering for Waukesha Cherry-Burrell, an SPX FLOW
brand, noted flow control equipment commonly used in dairy
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" Pumps with low slippage help prevent separation,
which may be required for high-viscosity products, "
Sinutko said. " For valves, precise operation with advanced
control units helps ensure exact control of ingredients within
the mixture to create the desired final product. "
Technological innovation in flow control equipment allows
dairy processors to be more efficient with their operations,
reduce downtime, optimize costs and produce higher quality,
more consistent products.
" Automated flow control equipment, such as valves with
control tops and sensors, minimizes the need for manual
intervention and allows operators to run a whole facility from
a centralized control room, " Sinutko said. " This can make the
system more precise and safer to operate overall. "
Smart sensors also provide real-time monitoring to alert
operators when conditions are problematic or on the verge of
failure, he said. These can also provide detailed data points, such
as the number of cycles, air pressure and maintenance intervals,
to aid decision-making.
It's vital that processors enact regular maintenance and
calibration of flow control equipment to ensure optimal
performance and compliance with food safety standards.
" The accuracy of flow control equipment is highly
dependent on regular maintenance and calibration, " Dinh said.
" It is recommended to calibrate at least annually, and more
frequently based on use. Temperature probes used in thermal
processing validation are recommended to be calibrated daily,
as this would be a food safety issue. "
ADVANCED SYSTEMS
A rise of smart technology, such as IoT and data analytics, is
becoming more prevalent in flow control systems to enhance
operational efficiency and real-time monitoring.
Blentech, Burkert
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