Milk Powder & Spray Drying
Milk Powder & Spray Drying Processing
Milkaya delivers complete spray drying plants with advanced evaporation, atomization, drying, and packaging systems. Our turnkey solutions produce premium quality milk powder, whey powder, and specialty dairy powders with superior solubility, extended shelf life, and consistent nutritional value.
Milk Standardization & Pretreatment
Advanced milk standardization systems for optimal protein and fat ratios before spray drying. Our precision blending and standardization equipment ensures consistent feed composition, enabling production of high-quality milk powders with uniform nutritional profiles and superior reconstitution properties.
Integrated clarification and filtration systems remove impurities and optimize milk quality for downstream processing, ensuring maximum powder yield and extended shelf life in final products.
- Precision protein/fat standardization
- Advanced clarification systems
- Optimal feed composition control
- Uniform nutritional profiling
- Quality optimization systems
- Maximum yield preparation
Standardization Parameters
- Protein Content: 26-34% precision ±0.2%
- Fat Content: 1-28% adjustable
- Total Solids: 12-50% range
- Processing Rate: 2,000-25,000 L/hr
Multi-Effect Evaporation Systems
Energy-efficient multi-effect evaporators for concentrate preparation with up to 85% water removal and minimal thermal damage. Our falling film evaporators operate under controlled vacuum conditions to preserve protein functionality and nutritional value while achieving optimal concentration levels.
Advanced thermal vapor recompression (TVR) and mechanical vapor recompression (MVR) systems maximize energy efficiency and reduce operating costs while maintaining superior product quality throughout the concentration process.
- Multi-effect evaporation technology
- Energy-efficient concentration
- Falling film evaporator design
- Controlled vacuum operation
- Protein functionality preservation
- TVR/MVR systems integration
Evaporation Performance
- Concentration Ratio: 45-50% total solids
- Energy Consumption: 25-35 kg steam/kg water
- Evaporation Rate: 500-8,000 kg/hr water
- Operating Vacuum: 600-700 mmHg
Advanced Spray Drying Technology
State-of-the-art spray drying towers with precision atomization systems for producing premium quality milk powders. Our co-current and mixed-flow designs ensure optimal heat transfer and particle formation while maintaining superior powder characteristics including bulk density, particle size, and solubility.
Advanced nozzle and centrifugal atomization systems provide consistent droplet size distribution and uniform drying conditions, resulting in free-flowing powders with excellent reconstitution properties and extended shelf life.
- Precision atomization systems
- Co-current and mixed-flow design
- Optimal heat transfer control
- Superior particle formation
- Consistent droplet distribution
- Free-flowing powder production
Spray Drying Parameters
- Inlet Temperature: 180-220°C controlled
- Outlet Temperature: 80-95°C
- Moisture Content: 2.5-4% final
- Production Rate: 50-2,000 kg/hr powder
Powder Cooling & Conditioning
Controlled cooling and conditioning systems for optimal powder temperature and moisture equilibration. Our fluid bed coolers and conditioning chambers ensure uniform powder temperature while preventing condensation and maintaining powder flowability and stability.
Advanced air handling systems provide precise humidity control and temperature management throughout the cooling process, ensuring optimal powder characteristics for downstream processing and packaging operations.
- Controlled cooling systems
- Fluid bed cooling technology
- Moisture equilibration control
- Condensation prevention systems
- Powder flowability optimization
- Advanced air handling systems
Cooling Parameters
- Cooling Temperature: 25-35°C target
- Cooling Time: 15-45 minutes
- Air Humidity: <40% RH controlled
- Cooling Capacity: 100-5,000 kg/hr
Powder Screening & Classification
Precision screening and classification systems for optimal particle size distribution and powder grading. Our vibrating screens and air classifiers ensure uniform powder characteristics while removing oversized particles and achieving desired bulk density specifications.
Advanced pneumatic conveying systems provide gentle powder handling throughout the classification process, maintaining powder integrity while ensuring consistent product quality and meeting customer specifications for various applications.
- Precision screening technology
- Vibrating screen systems
- Air classification equipment
- Particle size optimization
- Bulk density control
- Pneumatic conveying systems
Classification Parameters
- Particle Size Range: 50-200 microns
- Bulk Density: 0.5-0.7 g/cm³
- Screening Efficiency: 98% accuracy
- Processing Rate: 200-3,000 kg/hr
Instantization & Agglomeration
Advanced instantization systems for producing instant milk powders with superior solubility and dispersibility. Our fluid bed agglomeration technology creates porous particle structures that enhance wetting properties and dissolution rates for premium instant products.
Controlled steam injection and rewetting systems optimize particle bonding and create desired agglomerate structures while maintaining nutritional integrity and achieving consistent instant powder characteristics across all production batches.
- Fluid bed agglomeration
- Superior solubility enhancement
- Porous particle structure
- Enhanced wetting properties
- Controlled steam injection
- Nutritional integrity preservation
Instantization Parameters
- Agglomeration Temp: 70-85°C
- Wetting Index: <25 seconds
- Solubility Index: <0.2 ml
- Processing Rate: 100-1,500 kg/hr
Packaging & Storage Systems
Automated packaging systems for powder products with nitrogen flushing and moisture barrier packaging to ensure extended shelf life. Our multi-format packaging lines accommodate various package sizes from sachets to bulk bags with precise weight control and contamination prevention.
Advanced storage silos with controlled atmosphere management maintain powder quality during storage while automated inventory management systems ensure optimal stock rotation and product traceability throughout the supply chain.
- Automated packaging systems
- Nitrogen flushing technology
- Multi-format packaging capability
- Precise weight control
- Controlled atmosphere storage
- Inventory management systems
Packaging Specifications
- Package Range: 25g - 25kg capacity
- Packaging Speed: Up to 2,000 bags/hr
- Weight Accuracy: ±0.2% precision
- Shelf Life: 12-24 months
Complete Powder Product Portfolio
Our versatile spray drying systems support production of premium milk powders, whey powders, and specialty dairy powders with superior quality and consistent nutritional value.
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