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Compact Milk Pasteurizer Units

from GEA Westfalia Separator
Liquids to Value
The pasteurization line is the heart of every dairy.
It ensures the necessary heating process according
to the legal regulations and the technological
requirements respectively.
Besides the heat exchanger, a main component of the
pasteurizer is the skimming separator which splits the
milk into cream and skim milk and eliminates at the
same time non-milk particles.
So, our range of well-proven milk separators together
with our important process engineering expertise
is a perfect basis for designing high standard milk
pasteurizer units.
Our pasteurizers are used to produce a wide range
of dairy products such as liquid milk (whole/
standardized/skim), Rjashenka (high heated milk),
cheese milk, yogurt milk, kefir milk, fresh cheese milk,
whipping cream, coffee cream, cream for smetana,
crme fraiche, butter making cream and others.
Superior quality
Top quality finish
Most reliable components
Individual adaptation to customer
requirements by modular options
Fully CIP-compatible
Advantages of the compact unit
Complete solution from one source
Minimum interfaces
Precise interface definition
Pre-tested unit
Easy integration in manual or
automatic environment
Minimum installation effort
Minimum commissioning requirement
Ready to Use
Compact Milk Pasteurizer Unit
GEA Westfalia Separator has a long tradition in supplying highly efcient and very
reliable milk separators to dairies throughout the world. Following the market's
requests for complete system solutions, we have now developed a range of
pre-assembled and pre-tested compact milk pasteurizer units with an integrated
skimming separator for capacities of 530 gal / h up to 6,600 gal / h.
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GEA Westfalia Separator supplies complete
pasteurizer solutions customized to your production
requirements.
A wide range of options provides the optimum
process technology and just the right capacity for
your needs. Individual solutions are devised for
specifications beyond the listed options.
The units are assembled, including the control
system, on stainless steel frames. An extensive factory
in spec tion minimizes the start up period.
Standardized and exactly specified interface data
provide easy integration in your process.

Our reliable separators together with the well-
proven GEA Westfalia Separator components ensure
excellent perform ance and easy maintainance.
Customer Benefits
To safeguard the value of your precious product, only the best process equipment is
good enough. If you are producing fresh milk, yogurt, or cheese, the pasteurizer
always enjoys top priority for cleaning your raw milk, preventing bacteriological
deterioration through gentle heating and standardizing the fat content.
The best dairy separators are combined with high
quality GEA Westfalia Separator components
Complete process solution from one source
Low energy consumption due to high
heat recovery
Manufacturing standard according to ISO 9001
One single control system for separator
and pasteurizer
World wide supply, commissioning and service
Profitable operation with reliable process
modules
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At a temperature of approx. 131F the milk is fed into
the separator where it is separated into skim milk and
cream. The cream concentration is adjustable from
28% to 45% percent.
In the separator, the milk is cleaned from non-
milk particles by centrifugal force. The Westfalia
Separator

ecoplus separators, MSE 25-01-177,

MSE 55-01-177, MSE 75-01-177 and MSE 85-01-177,
from GEA Westfalia Separator, are self-cleaning
and feature automatic periodic discharge of the
separated solids.
Cream is delivered at approx. 131F to a cooler or to
intermediate storage. Prior to further use, the cream
has to be pasteurized separately.
After this, the skim milk is heated further up to
165F and maintained at this temperature for 15 s
in a holding tube. The pasteurizing temperature
is continuously monitored and recorded. An
automatic change over valve at the end of the
holding tube returns insufficiently pasteurized milk
to the balance tank in case the temperature falls below
the limit.
The basic design of the milk pasteurizer unit provides a short term heating process
with integrated milk cleaning and skimming. Cold raw milk arriving from a storage
tank is led into a balance tank and pumped into the rst heating section.
Milk Pasteurizer Line
from GEA Westfalia Separator
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Raw Milk
Regenerative
Pre-Heating 1
Cream
Skimming
Separator
Regenerative
Pre-Heating 2
Heating
Holding
Regenerative
Cooling
Cooling
Standardized /
Skim Milk
Subsequently the milk is fed to the regenerative
cooling sections to heat the incoming raw milk. The
recovery of 92 percent of the thermal energy reduces
the energy demand of the unit to a minimum. Finally
the milk is cooled down to a storage temperature of
39F 46F by ice water.
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1. Bacteria Clarier
To reduce heat resi stant spores, whi ch
can be present in the pasteurized milk, a
bacteria clarifier can be integrated. This is
recommended for the production of low
nitrate cheese.
2. Standardizing
Frequently, instead of full skimming, the adjustment
of a defined fat content below the raw milk fat
content is required. This is achieved by a partial
return of cream into the skim milk. Optionally,
manual standardizing equipment or the well-proven
fully automatic Westfalia Separator

standomat
are available.
3. Deaerator
In some cases a deaerator is required to deodorize
the milk.
4. Homogenizer
A high pressure homogenizer provides a size
reduction and an even distribution of fat globules as
well as added powder particles in order to prevent
sedi mentation or creaming during storage.
5. High Heating
Depending on the customers production philosophy,
the bacteriological status of the pasteurized milk
can be improved by increasing the pasteurization
temperature. This is one of several measures to
increase the shelf-life of the final product.
Milk Pasteurizer Options
Depending on the individual production requirements, a wide range of options can
be added to the basic process unit:
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T
T
T
P
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Raw Milk
Regenerative
Pre-Heating 1
Skimming
Separator
Regenerative
Pre-Heating 2
Heating
Holding
Regenerative
Cooling
Cooling
Standardized /
Skim Milk
Bacteria
Clarifier
Standardizing
Homogenizer
Deaerator
High Heating
Booster Pump
Extended
Holding
Post-Heating
Cheese / Yogurt
Milk
Cream Cooler
Cream Tank
Cream
Pasteurizer
Cream
6. Extended Holding Time
An additional effect of the same kind is obtained
by extending the holding time. Also, some products
require this strong heating to achieve a modification
of the chemical structures of the milk. Mostly this is
used for the processing of yogurt milk.
7. Differential Pressure Control
This is a safety feature against a possible
contami nati on of pasteuri zed mi l k by
unpasteurized milk in case of a plate crack in the
heat exchanger. It can be ensured by maintaining
a higher pressure on the pasteurized milk side using
a booster pump and a constant pressure valve.
Cream
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8. Post-Heating
If the pasteurized milk is further processed by
fermentation, an increased outlet temperature of 81F
104F may be required. In this case, the ice water
cooling section may alternatively be used for cooling or
for heating. This option is suggested for the production
of cheese, yogurt, kefir or fresh cheese.
9. Automation Level
The semi-automatic control included in the basic
version can be upgraded to fully automatic control.
In an automatic environment a signal exchange via
digital I / Os or via Profibus is possible.
10. Cream Cooler
Cream is discharged from the separator at
approximately 131F. For long storage it should be
cooled down to 46F 54F.
11. Cream Pasteurizer
The cream discharged from the separator is not
pasteurized and has to be considered as raw cream.
Depending on further processing it has to be
pasteurized which is done usually at 203F for 15s. The
cream pasteurizer can be placed on one skid together
with the milk pasteurizer.
12. CIP Plant
If no suitable CIP plant is available at the customers
installation this can be supplied together with the
pasteurizer with a common control system.
Further Milk Pasteurizer Options
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GEA Westfalia Separator
Westfalia Separator capitalcare combines decades of service experience for mechanical
separation technology.
Wherever separating technology tasks have to be
carried out, Westfalia Separator capitalcare assures
comprehensive services right from the very beginning.
In close cooperation with the customer, solutions
are identified to meet their needs.
The partners benefit not only from traditional
services such as inspection, maintenance, original
spare parts and repair work provided by the original
manufacturer; they also benefit from pro-active
solutions which avoid risk, e.g. online and offline
monitoring with Westfalia Separator wewatch

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Accompanying modernization or upgrading to state-
of-the-art technology also offers the option of boosting
performance as required.
Training provided on site or at a GEA Westfalia
Separator training center ensures that the customers
employees know how to properly handle the high-tech
installations. This provides additional safety.
Authorized workshops worldwide
And if problems occasionally occur, or if a spare part
is required at short notice, our specialists are able to
attend to the customer quickly. Authorized workshops
are able to service every location at short notice.
Westfalia Separator

capitalcare
Maximum Process Efficiency, Installation
Availability and Budget Security
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Maximum availability
Absolute budget reliability
Permanent efciency
In addition to traditional
services such as maintenance
or repair, Westfalia Separator
capitalcare also provides
solutions which avoid
risk and with which the
installation availability can
be pro-actively assured.
Westfalia Separator capitalcare accordingly makes
for maximum process efficiency and installation
availability, as well as budget security. And these
benefits are provided throughout the entire life cycle
of the entire installation.
Service from the original manufacturer:
Service engineers quickly on site
Extensive service network
Risk avoided by service provided
by the original manufacturer
Pro-active solutions which avoid risk
Upgrading to boost performance
Staff training
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GEA Westfalia Separator
Westfalia, Westfalia Separator and wewatch are
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GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc.
GEA Westfalia Separator Division
East Coast Headquarters:
100 Fairway Court Northvale, NJ 07647
201-767-3900
Midwest:
725 Tollgate Rd, Suite B Elgin, IL 60123
630-503-4700
South:
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Lakeland, FL 33805
863-603-8900
Southwest:
2408 Timberlock Pl, Suite C-4
The Woodlands, TX 77380
281-465-7900
West Coast:
Western Region Customer Support Center
555 Baldwin Road Patterson, CA 95363
209-895-6300
GEA Westfalia Separator Canada, Inc.
835 Harrington Ct Burlington, ON L7N 3P3
289-288-5500
Toll-Free: 800-722-6622
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