The major uses of boilers in the dairy industry are milk pasteurization and ultra-high-temperature (UHT) processing in eradicating bacteria that lead to spoilt milk products. In addition, steam generated by the boilers is used in many products such as milk powder, yogurt, cheeses, condensed milk, skimmed milk, butter, ghee, and cream.

  

Important things You Need to Know Regarding Steam Boilers for Milk Production

• Raw milk has to go through steam boilers because the high heat can eliminate the undesirable microorganisms such as pathogens. The primary processes supported by boilers in dairy plants include:
• Pasteurization: This is a process where raw milk is subjected to a heat treatment that eliminates unwanted bacteria; this process takes a temperature of 180 to 212°F or 75 to 100°C.
• Ultra-High Temperature (UHT): UHT processing effectively pasteurized the milk by heating it beyond 275°F (135 C) for about 5 seconds thus eradicating bacterial spores.

 

 

Factors to Consider when Choosing a Boiler for the Dairy Industry

• Selecting the most appropriate boiler for a dairy plant is an important aspect of its operation. Some of the important considerations include:
• Reliability and Resilience: It also needs to deal with the hours of operation well and it needs a faster on off function while loads vary while the boiler is in use. Further, the dairy products should be processed using steam and the temperature applied should meet their needs adequately.
• Compact Design: A compact boiler design is preferred since it takes less floor space, and the space occupied by the boiler can be used to house other pieces of equipment that are useful in processing.
• Sustainability and Environmental Friendliness: Long cycles of operation in dairy plants mean that boilers should emit a lot less and be good for the environment.
• Cost-Effectiveness: Boilers have to be reasonably priced for efficient production and supply of milk and milk products to the processing plant without exerting much pressure on the plant. The flexibility as to the type of fuel is particularly advantageous.
• High Efficiency: Dependability and durability are two aspects that must be a top priority in productivity and low breakdowns.

India's Dairy Industry Overview

India produces over 187 million tons of milk every year thus making it the world’s largest producer and consumer of milk. The importance of milk and its products cannot be overemphasized in India as it is not only used in cooking but also in some of the religious ceremonies, and Indian systems of medicine known as Ayurveda. India, still absolutely dominant in milk production, controls around 4% of global milk production.