Dryer discovery is the focus of this last session of Caloris Summer School of 2022 for food processing plant managers and staff. If you have questions, please contact us any time!
Dust, crust, residue and odors are common spray dryer problems. Caloris engineers can assist in diagnosing and solving these issues. (Click image above to enlarge.)
Dryer Discovery: Recommended Reading
- Inside the Milk Powder Production Process
- Can You Increase Your Spray Dryer Capacity?
- Spray Dryer CIP, Part I: Extend the Duration Between CIP Cleanings
- Spray Dryer CIP, Part II: Shorten Dryer CIPs
- Troubleshooting Baghouse Problems Related to Your Spray Dryer
- Spray Dryer Safety Systems Maintenance
- Replace Your Obsolete Dryer Feed Heater With a Vacuum Steam Heater
- High Natural Gas Prices Got You Down? Focus on Dryer Heat Recovery
Meet Your Instructors
Jim Munch
Consultant
Jim Munch represents Caloris at customer sites for assessments, training sessions and more.
The maintenance of spray dryer safety systems like over-pressure panels ensures a safe working environment for your employees and a reliable production line. Over-pressure panels are the escape route for pressure. If they are not working properly, the only route for pressure venting will be back into your facility. (Click image above to enlarge.)
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Dryer Discovery: Homework
Watch the following videos to supplement and reinforce the material above:
Common spray dryer problems include high pressure drop and emissions. In the above graphic, we discuss items to investigate for either scenario. (Click image above to enlarge.)
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Dryer Discovery: Extra Credit
For bonus points, complete the following tasks:
- Read the following spray dryer case study in Powder & Bulk Processing Magazine:
- If you haven’t already, sign up for our weekly e-newsletter or share the sign-up link with a colleague.
- Develop a testing plan for your spray dryer safety systems and send it to us for review and feedback.
- Arrange for a safety training session for your plant staff.
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Spores already present in your incoming milk stream will multiply as they move through your processing line, from solids concentration to milk powders. There is a way to prevent biofilms from contaminating your milk product — well-timed CIP cycles. Caloris has developed a patented low-spore powder production process with no interruption in your dryer feed. (Click image above to enlarge.)
If you need assistance with your existing spray dryer system or would like to install a new system, contact us today by calling 410-822-6900 or by sending email to problem.solved@caloris.com to be connected with an engineer.