Dairy plant equipment maintenance is key for reliability. Earlier this year, we provided a suggested preventive maintenance calendar for the year. This post will focus on the why, where and how behind maintenance for key equipment types.
Membrane Filtration Maintenance: What to Watch For
Signs of fouling or flow rate loss on your membrane filtration equipment are signals to take action. It is important to regularly monitor the differential pressure and stick to prescribed cleaning protocols.
Consistent issues may mean it’s time to evaluate the need for membrane replacement. System redesign may be needed if your processing goals or feed has changed. Caloris can assist with determining the need for both of these interventions.
Evaporator Maintenance: Efficiency and Vacuum Integrity
The most common issues experienced by evaporator operators include scaling, fouling and vacuum leaks. Regular maintenance can prevent these issues from becoming major efficiency problems. A CIP review is in order when deposits indicate ineffective cleaning.
As with membranes, consistent problems may point to the need for more proactive work. Caloris can help you figure out whether a rebuild, optimization or replacement is warranted to resolve persistent issues.
Spray Dryer Maintenance: Safety + Performance
Atomizer wear, the air heating system and exhaust handling are critical areas to maintain on your dairy spray dryer. Internal inspections and safety system checks are essential to ensuring your dryer runs smoothly, efficiently and safely. Contact Caloris for tips for minimizing downtime during cleanouts and rebuilds.
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Opportunities for Improvement
Taking time to perform maintenance reviews on your dairy processing equipment can uncover opportunities for capacity expansions and other improvements. Upgrades to tech like controls and sensors may bring boosts to reliability and performance. Caloris can provide you with suggested improvements that require a minimum investment to see results. Contact us to learn more.
June is a good time for dairy plant managers to check-in on their process equipment. Contact Caloris to schedule an assessment or inspection. Call 410-822-6900 or send email to problem.solved@caloris.com to be connected with an engineer.
