On the background of the push for more sustainable food processing , Alfa Laval has developed a piece of pioneering , industry-first technology that is set to revolutionize dairy processing by dramatically reducing water , chemical , and energy use during pasteurization , increasing uptime and boosting profitability , and protecting the environment as a result . Alfa Laval ’ s Extend™ is an easy-toinstall add-on to heat exchangers that significantly lowers the buildup of bacteria in the equipment , and in doing so prolongs the operational |
uptime of pasteurizers by reducing the need for , and associated costs of , cleaning in place ( CIP ). It does this by sending a weak electrical current through the heat exchanger , which results in a reduction in biofilm of between 90 and 99 %. This allows the critical cleaning interval to be safely extended to 12 hours or more , compared to the current industry standard of eight , and it is already showing its value at one of the largest dairy producers in Scandinavia . The dairy operates two pasteurization lines , each with a total capacity of 70,000 litres per hour , and following the installation of this simple plugand-play technology , the results over the first year have been striking . Over the course of the year at the dairy , Alfa Laval Extend™ has increased uptime by 50 % after reducing cleaning intervals by 30 %. That has meant 7,000 m 3 of water , 100,000 kWh of energy and 35 tonnes of cleaning chemicals have been saved . |
Climeon has secured an order from NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers for its HeatPower 300 waste heat recovery technology , set to be installed on a pioneering methanol dual-fuel cement carrier . The RINA-classed vessel is set to become a benchmark for sustainable shipping in the cement industry . The HeatPower 300 unit will generate up to 300 kW of sustainable electricity on board the world ’ s largest cement carrier by harnessing low-grade waste heat from the engine cooling water and exhaust gases . By reclaiming energy that would otherwise be lost in conventional operations , the solution reduces fuel consumption and emissions , directly supporting NACC ’ s sustainability objectives . |
The collaboration marks the first time a cement carrier will feature the HeatPower 300 system . Climeon ’ s technology demonstrates its flexibility in delivering both environmental and economic benefits across various vessel types . This installation is a significant step in the maritime industry ’ s transition to cleaner , more efficient technologies and fuels . Climeon ’ s HeatPower 300 captures engine waste heat regardless of fuel type , providing both immediate and longterm economic and environmental benefits for NACC ’ s dual-fuel vessel . The partnership highlights Climeon and NACC ’ s shared commitment to advancing sustainability in the cement shipping sector . |
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