The 3D insert thus also enables automatic and more efficient cleaning , which not only saves cleaning media , but also eliminates manual , timeconsuming cleaning .
A redesigned solids catcher facilitates a uniform and guided product flow to the cheese hopper . To extend the operating time while maintaining a constant product quality and to prevent negative thermal impact on the product caused by hot surfaces , the solids catcher as well as the separators ’ hood are cooled during production . This also prevents product adherence to surfaces by means of the resulting condensate film .
During the whole process , sterile air is superimposed on the product room via a treatment system , preventing accumulation under the bowl . This prevents contamination with yeasts and moulds in all product-carrying spaces , including the solids catcher and cheese hopper , thus increasing product safety .
A range of additional options , clustered in three preconfigured feature packages “ pro ”, “ plus “ and “ prime ”, is available for the new KDB 3 skid , providing an advanced , smart process flow control . Thus , for example the automatic whey discharge control to adjust the back pressure during separation and to activate overflow during cleaning . Another option is the automatic feed control , which ensures both the correct flow rate and thus a homogeneous feed to the machine as well as a constant dry substance of the discharged cheese . This prevents clogging due to too much feed flow or imbalances due to too less feed flow .
For monitoring the whey quality , a turbidity sensor can be integrated , which indicates when cleaning is required due to a decreasing separation efficiency . Another optional feature is a flow meter that monitors the whey flow in relation to the feed flow allowing a constant nozzle discharge supervision , blocked nozzles can thus be easily recognized . The KDB 3 skid comes standard with a level sensor for the fresh cheese hopper and an optionally available fresh cheese pump , which in combination provide a smooth and continuous product transfer for further processing .
To ensure continuous production by preventing nozzle blockages , either manual filters or automatic filters are used in the product feed , which – depending on the equipment variant – are switched over manually or automatically in the event of a blockage .
In order to facilitate the selection of the right variant , GEA offers the possibility to run appropriate tests in advance of an investment . This can be done either in the Process Test Center at the GEA site in Oelde , Germany , or with a test plant at the customer ’ s site . Various financing options as well as leasing contracts for the plant including shipping and commissioning round off the range of services for the new KDB 3 Skid .
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