IDM ¦ Site report
The resulting powder is sifted through GEA’s high sanitary vibratory sifter. (image: GEA)
cess, to help maximize reliable processing
of the highest quality powders. As Dr. Sodhi
opined, the powders produced from this
plant have excellent instant properties.
Minimized emissions
The exhaust air from the dryer passes through
four cyclones to GEA’s largest available SANICIP
bag filter, and the fines discharged from
the bag filter are then returned to the drying
chamber, saving product and enabling nearly
zero emissions.
The dried skimmed milk powder is transferred
from the MSD system via GEA’s pressure
dense phase pneumatic conveying
system to various storage silos, from where
it can then be transported to the packing
machines through a vacuum dense phase
conveying system. The conveying system is
designed to minimize product breakdown
and to retain agglomeration, and so instant
powder properties are also retained. AmulFed
also operates a fully automated, high
speed 25 kg bag filling line, supplied by GEA,
which features total bag control, and an enclosed
filling area. The system eliminates the
need for an operator to handle unfilled bags,
which minimizes contamination risk and
helps to ensure complete safety. The plant in
addition operates retail and jar filling lines,
so can be flexible to match changing market
and consumer demands.
Advanced safety features
Importantly, the AmulFed facility has been
configured with advanced safety features.
The fully automated, high speed 25 kg bag filling line,
supplied by GEA, features total bag control and an enclosed
filling area. (image: GEA)
The MSD spray dryer plant is equipped with hygienic air insulation
panels that can be removed periodically to allow for
inspection of any fine cracks in the chamber wall. (image: GEA)
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