Industrial refrigeration & heating for dairy processes

Process-critical cooling for dairy processing

Providing the right temperature for each step of the process, whether it is cheese or milk powder, is crucial for the product quality. Thanks to GEA’s intelligent plant & compressor control systems and highly efficient compressors, accurate cooling is ensured.  During the processing of hard cheese for example, there are five different phases that require specialized cooling and conditioning, at specific temperatures:

1. Milk intake & preparation process
2. Pasteurization / thermization process
3. Water cooling & brining process
4. Ripening process
5. Storage & distribution process

In the first two phases, ice water at steady flow temperatures of +0.5/1.0°C or cold water at +2°C are required. During the pressing & ripening of the cheese we need to provide chilled water at a temperature between 6-10°C.  At the same time, specialized rooms for ripening and storage must be conditioned at the right temperatures.  As mentioned above, three water flows require different temperatures. By adapting the water temperatures close to the required product temperatures, our customers can save on energy costs.