Tetra Almix LV20
Mixing module
Application
Reconstitution and recombination of milk for processing
of pasteurised milk, UHT milk, yoghurt milk, cheese
milk, flavoured milk, evaporated milk etc.
The module is automatically operated and suitable
for medium scale production.
Working principle
The main components in Tetra Almix LV20 are a 800
litres vacuum mixing vessel, and a mixing unit, located
in the bottom of the mixing vessel. The vacuum, applied
in the mixing vessel, removes the air included in the
powder and ensures optimal wetting of the powder. The
mixing unit, consisting of a rotor and a perforated
stator, produces a product free from lumps and ensures
optimal processing.
A pre-set amount of preheated water is fed into a
buffer tank and brought into circulation over the mixing
vessel by means of the mixing unit and an external
Tetra Almix mixing unit
circulation pump. The liquid level is measured by load
cells and controlled by an automatic regulating valve at
the inlet of the mixing vessel.
Milk powder and additives are automatically fed into
the mixing vessel by means of the vacuum, and milk fat
is pumped into the mixing vessel by an external metering
pump. The powder inlet valves include a flip control in
order to maintain a constant pressure in the mixing
vessel. In the mixing unit the raw materials are mixed
with water to a stable dispersion/emulsion.
When the desired composition is reached, the
product is circulated for another 10 minutes, before it is
kept in the buffer tank for about 15 minutes to allow
hydration of the milk powder.
A continuous processing is achieved by using two or
more buffer tanks, arranged for alternating emptying. If
smaller batches are to be produced, the water is circu-
lated over the mixing vessel via a bypass.
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Tetra Almix LV20 – Mixing module

Processing parameters • Automatic vacuum control

Final milk product • Powder silo, 2 000 l
Capacity ≤ 20 000 l/h • Silo platform for two powder silos in stainless steel
Circulation ≤ 30 000 l/h with pallet loading dock, aluminium steps and
Dry matter ≤ 20 % (50 % as an option) adjustable feet
Viscosity ≤ 50 cP • Screw conveyor for automatic addition of powder
Density ≤ 1 100 kg/m3 into powder silo
Raw material • Load cells for powder silo
Milk powder ≤ 75 kg/h • Spare part kit, 5 000 h
Liquid milk fat ≤ 30 kg/h Technical Data
Water 45-50°C, potable quality Capacity
Additives flavour, sugar, emulsifiers and Final milk product ≤ 20 000 l/h

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stabilisers
Connections
Standard design Product inlet, SMS union 51 mm1)
Basic module Product outlet, SMS union 63,5 mm
• Mixing vessel, volume 800 l, with manhole, grille, Water inlet, SMS union 51 mm
safety switch, baffles, and CIP spray balls. Milk fat inlet, SMS union 38 mm
• Mixing unit with water flushed seal, 30 kW Powder inlets, SMS union 63,5 mm
• Vacuum plant including a 7.5 kW vacuum pump Shaft seal water, BSP 1 inch
• Load cells, level transmitters and automatic Instrumental air, BSP 1/4 inch
regulating valve for liquid level control. Clamp unions instead of SMS unions on request
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• Frame in stainless steel ) 63,5 mm if optional circulation pump is included
• Automatic product valves Pressures
• Automatic CIP valves Inlet pressure 0,5 bar
• Water and milk fat inlets Outlet pressure 1,0 bar
• 2 flip controlled inlet valves for milk powder
• Funnel for small additives Consumption data
• Bypass for internal circulation Power consumption2) 37,5 kW
• 2 sets of documentation in English Shaft seal water, mixing unit 10 l/h
• Export packing in closed, wooden box, lined with PVC Shaft seal water, vacuum pump 1 000 l/h
Instrumental air, 6 bar 100 Nl/h
Options 2
) Voltage: 220 to 440 VAC (max .variation ± 5%),
• Control panel in stainless steel with main switch, frequency: 50 or 60 Hz.
start/stop buttons for mixing unit and pumps, Materials
emergency stop, contactors, selector switches and All parts in contact with the product are made of stain-
solenoid valves for automatic valves, level control, less steel AISI 316. Other parts are made of AISI 304.
flip control of powder inlet valves, Y/D starter and Surface is grinded, grain 180.
internal wiring.
• Circulation pump, 3 kW, frequency controlled Shipping data Dimensions Approx.
• Discharge pump, 3 kW, for DM contents above 27% Net weight 1 100 kg dimensions of basic module
• Special mixing unit for solid fat Gross weight 1 450 kg in mm.
• Special mixing unit for viscous products

© 1998 Tetra Pak Dairy Systems AB, Lund, Sweden. Code PD 63326 en2 98-10
Volume 14,6 m3

Milk fat
Water
2 630

Powder Powder
Tetra Almix
LV 20

2 550
Recombined
milk
1 425

Automatic recombination system for continuous discharge including Tetra Almix LV20,
two powder silos and three buffer tanks.

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