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Andritz Separation Separators For The Dairy Industry
Andritz Separation Separators For The Dairy Industry
Andritz Separation Separators For The Dairy Industry
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Milk clarifiers
Milk clarification represents a very important ciency. Nonetheless, especially in those Self-cleaning milk clarifiers
step in milk processing when aiming at high- areas where raw milk quality is not particu- ■ The milk is fed under pressure, through a
quality dairy products. larly good, milk clarification is very often per- closed piping (1).
The purpose of milk clarification is the im- formed with cold milk, as soon as it is ■ It is then gently introduced into the bowl
provement of milk quality through the re- received at the dairy. through the feeding pipe (2) and the dis-
moval of solid impurities such as dirt, straw, tributor.
hair and sand particles, somatic cells and Specifically designed centrifugal separators, ■ The solids, subjected to the action of the
bacteria. i.e. clarifiers, are used for milk clarification centrifugal force, are forced towards the
even though cream separators can be em- periphery of the bowl and accumulate in
The effective separation of solid impurities is ployed also; in this case the efficiency re- the solids space (3).
strictly related to the viscosity of the milk: sults are remarkably lower (up to 50-60% ■ The clarified milk rises through the disc
the lower the viscosity the higher the sepa- lower) as the separation of impurities is to stack (4), up to the centripetal pump (5)
ration effect. Hence, for clarification pur- be considered a secondary effect. that discharges it out through a closed
poses, warm milk is to be preferred to cold piping.
milk and a clarification temperature around ■ The accumulated solids are automatically
50°C may be considered as the optimum discharged at pre-set intervals (6)
temperature to achieve the maximum effi-
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BELT DRIVE
Features & advantages milk discharge.
■ Self-cleaning clarifiers, designed ■ Solenoid valves for the operation Model Capacity (l/h) Motor (kW)
for automated C.I.P. of the hydraulic system of the bowl. CA 21-P 3,500 4
■ Built-in, manual back pressure ■ Stainless steel cabinet containing: CA 31-P 5,000 5.5
control for ease of installation
■ VFD (belt drive clarifiers). CA 41-P 7,500 7.5
and operation.
■ Power section, including CA 61-P 11,000 15
■ Stainless steel clad base frame.
■ High grade finish of any surfaces ■ protections and start/stop CA 71-P 15,000 15
(wetted and non-wetted parts) for ■ commands for the feeding pump CA 91-P 20,000 18.5
optimum sanitization. and the operating-water pump.
■
CA 131-P 25,000 22
■ Optimized motor control for soft ■ LOGIX series control panel.
start, quick speed recovery after CA 151-P 30,000 30
■ Cartridge filter and pressure
discharge and low energy CA 171-P 35,000 37
reducer for the operating water.
consumption. CA 201-P 40,000 37
■ Innovative lubrication to guarantee ■ Set of special tools.
CA 301-P 50,000 45
optimum working conditions and ■ Set of basic spare parts.
long life to bearings. CA 351-P 70,000 55
■ Lube oil
■ Time-controlled solids ejections (first charge + first change).
allowing accurate discharges
For options, see page 12 GEAR DRIVE
adjustment.
Model Capacity (l/h) Motor (kW)
Technical information CA 40-P 7,500 11
Standard scope of supply ■ Feeding pressure: 1 bar CA 60-P 11,000 15
■ Stainless steel clad base frame. ■ Discharge pressure: up to 4 bar
CA 70-P 15,000 18.5
■ Manual back pressure control ■ Operating water: < 100 l/h under
CA 90-P 20,000 18.5
for models up to size 200/201, normal working conditions
CA 130-P 25,000 22
automatic back pressure control ■ Product connections
CA 150-P 30,000 30
for larger models. ■ DIN 11851 - SMS - ISO 2852
■ Pressure gauge/probe at clarified (tri-clamp)
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Milk debacterizers
Bacteria removal from milk (and whey) al- life of fresh milk and higher quality of whey- forced towards the periphery of the bowl
lows significant quality improvements of final derived products such as serum proteins. and accumulate in the solids space (3)
products. For instance in production ANDRITZ SEPARATION debacterizers rep- before being automatically discharged at
processes, in which during the complete resent the optimal solution for bacteria re- pre-set intervals.
processing the milk temperature isn’t raised moval - employed with warm milk (ideally at ■ The clarified milk rises through the disc
above 50°C – as in the production of raw 55 - 60°C) for maximum separation effi- stack (4), up to the centripetal pump (5)
milk cheese for example – a higher product ciency, they guarantee a separation rate at that discharges it out through a closed
quality can be reached when using a debac- the highest level. piping.
terizer. ■ The concentrate rises above the upper
Self-cleaning milk debacterizers disc to reach the centripetal pump (6).
Undesirable effects, often caused by bacte- ■ The milk is fed under pressure, through a ■ The concentrate can be either dis-
ria are acid fermentation and cheese blow- closed piping (1). charged, in this case it may be submitted
ing. Furthermore the reason for a reduced ■ It is then gently introduced into the bowl to suitable treatment to be remixed with
shelf life of soft cheese and soft cheese through the feeding pipe (2) and the dis- milk and/or further processed, or recircu-
based products may also be found in the tributor. lated (7) into the bowl where further bac-
presence of bacteria. Similarly, bacteria re- ■ The bacteria and other solids, subjected teria separation takes place.
moval greatly contributes to longer shelf to the action of the centrifugal force, are
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Cream separators
Cream separation either from milk or whey separators are designed to ensure, that channels (3).
is a key process in the dairy industry. While under optimal feeding and process condi- ■ Due to the centrifugal force and its higher
in whey processing only full skimming is tions, the residual fat in skimmed milk is al- specific weight, the milk (4) is forced to-
considered to recover the valuable fat ways at the lowest possible level, i.e. less wards the periphery of the bowl while the
which remained in the whey after cheese than 0.05%. Milk fat standardization with cream (5) concentrates in the central part.
production, in cream separation from milk ANDRITZ SEPARATION cream separators ■ Both skimmed milk and cream rise along
either full or partial skimming can be applied. is made possible thanks to the built-in stan- their respective paths and reach the two
In the latter case it will be defined as milk fat dardizing apparatus that allows the manual centripetal pumps (6 and 7) that dis-
standardization. adjustment of the fat content in the charge them out of the separator.
skimmed milk. ■ The solids that are also subject to the ac-
Gentle treatment of the milk, to avoid dam- tion of the centrifugal force are forced to-
ages to fat globules, is an essential requisite Self-cleaning cream separators wards the periphery of the bowl, they
that ANDRITZ SEPARATION separators can ■ The whole milk is fed under pressure, accumulate in the solids space (8) and
guarantee, thanks to the optimized design through a closed piping (1). are automatically discharged at pre-set
of the feeding apparatus. When full skim- ■ It is then gently introduced into the bowl intervals.
ming is required, high skimming efficiency is through the feeding pipe (2) and the dis-
a must and the ANDRITZ SEPARATION tributor and starts rising through the rising
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BELT DRIVE
Features & advantages ■ Solenoid valves for the operation
■ Self-cleaning cream separators, of the hydraulic system of the bowl. Model Capacity (l/h) Motor (kW)
designed for automated C.I.P. ■ Stainless steel cabinet containing: F.S.* / S.*
■ Built-in, manual back pressure ■ VFD (belt drive cream separators). CA 11-T 1,000/1,500 3
control for ease of installation Power section, including protections
■ CA 21-T 2,000/3,000 4
and operation.
■ and start/stop commands for the CA 41-T 3,500/5,000 7.5
■ Built-in, manual milk fat
standardization system. ■ feeding and the operating-water pump. CA 51-T 5,000/7,500 11
■ Stainless steel clad base frame. ■ LOGIX series control panel. CA 61-T 6,000/9,000 15
■ High grade finish of any surfaces ■ Cartridge filter and pressure CA 71-T 7,500/11,000 15
(wetted and non-wetted parts) reducer for the operating water.
for optimum sanitization. CA 91-T 10,000/15,000 18.5
■ Set of special tools.
■ Optimized motor control for soft start, CA 131-T 13,000/20,000 22
■ Set of basic spare parts.
quick speed recovery after discharge CA 151-T 15,000/22,500 22
and low energy consumption. ■ Lube oil (first charge + first change).
CA 171-T 17,500/26,000 30
■ Innovative lubrication to guarantee For options, see page 12
optimum working conditions and long CA 201-T 20,000/30,000 30
life to bearings. CA 251-S 25,000/- 37
GEAR DRIVE
■ Time-controlled solids ejections CA 301-S 30,000/- 45
Model Capacity (l/h) Motor (kW)
allowing accurate discharges
CA 351-S 40,000/- 55
adjustment. F.S.* / S.*
CA 40-T 3,500/5,000 11
Technical information
CA 50-T 5,000/7,500 11
Standard scope of supply ■ Warm milk skimming temperature: ≥ 45°C
CA 60-T 6,000/9,000 15
■ Stainless steel clad base frame ■ Skimming efficiency: < 0.05% measured
CA 70-T 7,500/11,000 18.5
■ Manual back pressure control for models by Röse-Gottlieb method), under optimal
CA 90-T 10,000/15,000 18.5
up to size 200/201, automatic back feeding and process conditions.
CA 130-T 13,000/20,000 22
pressure control for larger models. ■ Feeding pressure: 1 bar
■ Manual milk fat standardization CA 150-T 15,000/22,500 30 ■ Discharge pressure, skimmed milk: up to
unit for models up to size 200/201. CA 170-T 17,500/26,000 30 4 bar
■ Pressure gauge/probe at skimmed CA 200-T 20,000/30,000 37 ■ Discharge pressure, cream: up to 2.5 bar
milk discharge. ■ Operating water consumption: < 100 l/h
■ Pressure probe at cream discharge *F.S.= Full skimming; *S=Standardization under normal working conditions.
for models 251, 301 and 351. ■ Product connections.
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Cream concentrators
BELT DRIVE
ANDRITZ SEPARATION cream separators Standard scope of supply
are also available in 3-A compliant execu- ■ Stainless steel clad base frame. Model Capacity (l/h) Motor (kW)
tion. ■ Manual back pressure control. F.S.* / S.*
■ Pressure gauge at skimmed milk CA 71-T 7,500/11,000 15
Features & advantages discharge. CA 131-T 13,000/20,000 22
■ Self-cleaning cream separators, ■ Solenoid valves for the operation CA 201-T 20,000/30,000 30
designed for automated C.I.P. of the hydraulic system of the bowl.
■ Built-in, manual back pressure ■ Stainless steel cabinet containing: *F.S.= Full skimming
control for ease of installation
■ VFD (belt drive cream separators). *S = Standardization
and operation.
■ Built-in, manual milk fat ■ Power section, including
standardization system. ■ protections and start/stop Technical information
■ Stainless steel clad base frame. ■ commands for the feeding pump ■ Warm milk skimming temperature: ≥ 45°C
■ High grade finish of any surfaces ■ and the operating-water pump. ■ Skimming efficiency: < 0.05%
(wetted and non-wetted parts) ■ LOGIX series control panel. (measured by Röse-Gottlieb method),
for optimum sanitization.
■ Cartridge filter and pressure under optimal feeding and process
■ Optimized motor control for soft
start, quick speed recovery after reducer for the operating water. conditions.
discharge and low energy ■ Set of special tools. ■ Feeding pressure: 1 bar
consumption. ■ Set of basic spare parts. ■ Discharge pressure, skimmed milk: up to
■ Innovative lubrication to guarantee ■ Lube oil (first charge + first change). 4 bar
optimum working conditions ■ Discharge pressure, cream: up to 2.5 bar
and long life to bearings.
■ Operating water consumption: < 100 l/h
■ Time-controlled solids ejections
allowing accurate discharges under normal working conditions.
adjustment. ■ Product connections: ISO 2852 (tri-clamp)
Special sanitization system Special sanitization system LOGIX-EVO PLC control unit
GEAR DRIVE
Model Dimensions (mm) D min (mm) Weight (kg)
A B C
CA 40 1,350 1,350 810 1,700 900
CA 50/60 1,600 1,500 860 1,800 1,250
CA 70/90 1,700 1,550 860 1,850 1,400
CA 130/150/170/200 1,910 1,850 1,060 2,300 2,150
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Service
Our goal is to provide our customers Installation and commissioning Full service contracts
with fast and reliable service, from the Our experienced service personnel assists For a maximized service life of your equip-
first process consultation throughout you with the installation and start-up of your ment, we offer you regular inspections and
the entire service life of your ANDRITZ equipment. preventive maintenance as well as full serv-
SEPARATION process equipment. ice contracts.
Remote diagnostics
To assist our global customer base, we op- Using modern communications and diag- Customer training
erate service facilities around the world nostic systems, our customer service is able We train your operating personnel during
staffed with experienced, dedicated service to offer even faster and more efficient sup- commissioning of the plant. In addition, we
teams. port. Via remote access our specialists re- also offer you seminars for maintenance and
ceive information on the operating condition operation of our entire line of process equip-
Spare parts of your machine and carry our fault diag- ment. Of course these trainings can be con-
We keep hundreds of different spare parts noses. Maximum data security is of course ducted at our site or yours.
and components in stock for you. Our service guaranteed at all times. We only access the
centers maintain their own spare parts stock data from your machine when you give your
to enable faster delivery to your plant site. specific approval for us to do so.
Advisory service
Our customer service team is ready to
answer any questions concerning machine
safety, equipment upgrades, and process
optimization.
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ANDRITZ SEPARATION
Based on technical expertise, engi- where needed and support our customers service contracts, all the way to repurchases
neering know-how, innovative think- along the value chain. of used machinery. With equipment known
ing, as well as decades of experience, worldwide for being reliable, efficient, and
ANDRITZ SEPARATION offers reliable ANDRITZ SEPARATION’s comprehensive maintenance-friendly, we strive for innova-
and efficient system solutions for me- product portfolio covers all main process tive and even more efficient solutions on a
chanical and thermal solid/liquid sep- stages within dairy production from clarifica- daily basis to best serve our customers’
aration. tion and skimming to concentration and needs.
standardization. Furthermore, additional
With its comprehensive product range cov- equipment is also available for the produc-
ering screens and screw presses, cen- tion of by-products like butter, lactose, ca-
trifuges, belt and filter presses, drying and sein, and so on.
thermal utilization systems, and all kinds of
conveying equipment as well as systems for Separation technologies from ANDRITZ
torrefaction of biomass, ANDRITZ SEPARATION play a vital role in the efficient
SEPARATION is a trusted partner world- and profitable operation of hundreds of dairy
wide. plants all over the world – applied for in-
stance in the processing of milk whey,
For decades we have successfully served cream and other dairy-related products
our international customers in various food such as baby food, milk-based drinks, in-
industries with efficient separation equip- gredients for milk-based food and many
ment – here the dairy business dairy busi- more.
ness is no exception as it is one of our key
applications. At ANDRITZ SEPARATION, we are providing
Enabled by our extensive know how and ex- our customers with decisive business ad-
perience in dairy production processes we vantages: from fundamental service consul-
think outside the box, adapt processes tancy, wear and spare parts, to complete
ANDRITZ SEPARATION is a world leading
supplier of plants and equipment for me-
chanical and thermal solid/liquid separation
for various applications and industries.
Decades of experience, a comprehensive
product and service portfolio and an inter-
national sales network enable us to offer our
customers efficient and reliable process so-
lutions all over the world.
ANDRITZ AG
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36015 Schio (Vicenza), Italy Phone: +43 (316) 6902 0
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