At the heart of dairy

Dairy applications in good hands Turning potential Dairy component innovation A selection of Alfa Laval innovations

The Global Dairy Industry – top 3 key findings into profit > 30% growth/year Organic market expansion: Expanding into new markets with own On the pulse local advantagePumping products requiresFlow high levels of local market Fluid Heating Tank Filtration knowledge. It takes time to become of the industry Alfa Laval has been at the heart of the dairy established enoughmanagement to exploit opportunities. passage and cooling optimization and separation industry since the 1800s, when our continuous Our changing world means enormous separator and continuous milk pasteurizer Geographic market Global dairy players face slow or declining potential for the dairy industry in the diversification:central to sales in core developed markets due to the yearsQuality to come. assurance The key measuresto capturing the laid the foundation for the industry. corporate strategies recession and market saturation. Geographic opportunitiesTotal quality is management. a clear understanding Preship- of Our ongoing mission is to secure hygienic expansion provides access to new markets. regionalment andinspection global trends,ensures an dimensions awareness conditions and optimize production. We know of theand challenges tolerances theseare to opportunities norm, with no the dairy applications, as well as the trends PortfolioAlfa diversification: Laval SX Rotary LobeA balanced Pump productAlfa portfolioLaval across various presentbatch to variations. dairy processors, Raw materials and high and paramount in dairy price platforms, with strong positions in and developments affecting the industry. Designed for use in sensitive and Unique Control productionpacking materialsefficiency are and certified. flexibility. Alfa high-margin growth categories, is a major ultraclean applications. With opti- A valve automation and Laval offers all standards of tubes Alfa Laval FrontLine Alfa Laval Hybrid Powder Mixer Alfa Laval Reverse osmosis and We also have the offering to support them. objective for global dairy players. mized pump head geometry and control system featuring an integrated To andensure fittings. our sanitary components The stainless steel frame is available Versatile and mobile, the Alfa Laval ultrafiltration membranes Our global and local presence, comprehensive multilobe rotors, SX pumps ensure automationSource: unit Euromonitor and actuator. 2010. Flow support these challenges and provide in four sizes, making the design Hybrid Powder Mixer features a two- Alfa Laval has the capability to offering, and world-class support ensure we low-shear operation with minimum control is easy and dependable, with the leading support for dairy applica- flexible in relation to volume and stage design with one motor and customize spiral sizes and can help you capture the opportunities of pulsation. one-button ’push and play’ setup tions, we strive to address these four footprint. Frames enable operation at frequency converter. It achieves four membrane types for specified Capturing the opportunities requires term, within one-fifthincreasing of commodity, the time it takes with today and tomorrow. key industry needs: pressure up to 21 bar (290 psi). bar of outlet pressure without a applications and performances. presence in a wider range of cate- utility, andother labour solutions. costs squeezing booster pump. gories, as well as a regionally focused profits. Product diversity is essential, strategy. Balanced portfolios with a and food safety has never been more – Supplying products Delivery options choice of products at different price important. Sustainability is becoming to consumers at a Single pieces: Full product range levels have also proved resilient a cornerstone of processing opera- readilycompetitive available from oneprice; to nine during the economic downturn. tions, driven by consumer and Alfa Laval LKHPF High Pressure pieces. governmentAlfa demands.Laval Unique Mixproof – Getting the most Alfa Laval Ultrafiltration pHt RespondingFeaturing to athe reinforced challenge pump casing membranes A world of opportunity Horizontal Tank Valve Box of 10: Robust and labelled Consumerand trendsback plate, lead high-pressureto some clear from raw materials; Trends in society are having a major This valve handles large particles and packaging secures the products. Alfa Laval Rotacheck sensor Polysulphone/polyethersulphone implicationsinternal for seals, dairy andprocessing. multiple heavy-* Tetra Pak Dairy Annex. impact on the dairy industry. There can clean itself through seat lift and – Reducing waste Verifies the cleaning process inside on polypropylene. Tolerant of high Plant efficiencyduty studs, is thesecritical pumps in the long can handleIssue 4, July 2011. are challenges, as well as tremendous the tank connection, allowing users Alfa Laval Standard Clip plate any hygienic tank cleaned by a rotary temperatures and pH values. inlet pressures as high as 40 bar. and emissions; opportunities for those who can to optimize the process and space Well-proven and extremely heat jet head. The patented teach-in and Their seals can be removed in a respond with flexibility and efficiency. requirements when mounted at the – Delivering safe and efficient, our Standard Clip plates monitoring system ensures precise matter of seconds. bottom or side of a tank. meet the toughest requirements in and reliable online monitoring of the Changing consumer habits have a hygienic products. Regional trends dairy processing. cleaning head, minimizing downtime. strong influence. Increasing affluence Research indicates that the overall loping countries accounting for more means greater demand for value- The focus of our channel network is on global dairy market will be strongly than half of this. Yoghurt products are added products such as flavoured being close to our customers and driven by emerging regions, with expected to increase by over 20% in milk and drinking yoghurts. There are helpingPallet: them Consolidate to capitalize your on order and get Alfa Laval Ultrafiltration GR73PE Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, Latin developed markets.* now more consumers than ever, opportunitiesdelivery directly created from by factory geographical stock. and GR82PE membranes America, the Middle East, and Africa with greatly differing demands on trends. We work with our channels to Significant improvement in capacity accounting for approximately 86% Variety is key Alfa Laval Container: Made to order and deli- variety and value. Growth in emerging and developed understand market trends. Combined compared to the GR61 and GR70 of global market growth in absolute Alfa Laval ClearFlow Impeller Unique Mixproof vered directly from the factory. markets is driven by different cate- Large Particle Valve with in-depth application and process membranes from Alfa Laval. The busy lifestyles associated with retail value terms in the period The ClearFlow impeller reduces Alfa Laval EnSaFerm gories. Milk products are driving knowledge, this enables us to develop increasing urbanization fuel demand 2010-2015. These regions offer both build-up of solids on the backplate, Ideal for cheese , , and EnSaFerm provides growth in emerging markets, while in the right solutions. for long-life milk products, while the dynamic growth and respectable shortening time between CIP cycles. yoghurt with fruit particles. This valve an efficient alter- developed markets, yoghurt, cheese, trend towards healthier eating boosts market sizes. Global growth in liquid The scraper design minimizes friction is capable handling of viscous Alfa Laval Gemini plate native to traditional and innovative value-added products sales of products such as yoghurt dairy products is projected at 30% and thus power consumption. products and large particles, elimi- Protects against contamination, frame agitators, present the major opportunities. and fortified milk. between 2010 and 2020, with deve- nating the risk of product blocking giving efficiency and simplicity in reducing processing and degradation. heat transfer duties. time by a factor of eight.

24 20 53 21 From raw milk to market share An offering that helps capture the opportunities

Liquid dairy products Cheese Ice cream mix products Milk powder Cultured milk and yoghurt Liquid dairy products is a varied Global consumption is increasing Producing ice cream mix requires a Whey products have a wide range of Milk powder products are a versatile, Yoghurt and cultured milk drinks category that includes pasteurized steadily and export markets are high degree of flexibility and effi- potential uses, improving the nutri- varied, and fast-growing category, account for approximately 20% of the and UHT white milk, as well as strong. Successful production ciency, with the need to handle a tional value and texture of foods and covering both food production ingre- value of global dairy consumption. formulated flavoured products. demands preservation of milk quality variety of dry and liquid ingredients, health products. Key to maximizing dients and consumer products. This is a product category that Economic growth is putting these during sensitive processes, as well adapt to seasonal demand fluctua- the opportunities is the ability to Preserving the quality and functio- places high demands on hygienic products within the reach of millions as elimination of fines, in order to tions, and create an innovative and effectively separate out and concen- nality of the raw material is of vital processing and heat transfer perfor- of new consumers; hygiene is secure high quality and yield. varied product portfolio. trate individual components to importance, especially in products mance. Furthermore, the base essential to ensure confidence in capture their specific characteristics. such as infant formula. product and ingredients, including Alfa Laval’s components ensure Our wide range of hygienic food safety. Gentle product handling Preserving the quality of the raw large fruit particles, must be effec- gentle and effective heat treatment processing components and tank The first step in powder processing is is also important – especially for whey is essential, while effectively tively handled in order to preserve and pumping, essential for achieving equipment ensures efficiency and liquid handling and concentration. cream and condensed products, removing fines and residues. product ingredient integrity. optimum quality and yield. flexibility, helping processors make Alfa Laval’s membranes, centrifugal such as sweetened condensed milk Our membranes offer the opportunity the most efficient use of raw Alfa Laval process equipment is pumps, heat exchangers, agitators, These products are typically produced – where fat loss must be minimized, to make a variety of fresh and soft materials and production capacity. tailored to the specific challenges of mixers, instrumentation and in continuous batch processes, where while flavour mouth feel must be cheeses. whey processing. We offer a wide Cleaning-in-Place equipment are all efficient changeovers are critical. preserved. range and scope of membranes for integral components for achieving Alfa Laval’s range of rotary lobe energy-efficient and profitable With proven reliability and energy separation and concentration, helping pumps helps to produce high quality processes, contributing to an end efficiency, our range of valves maxi- end-product portfolio diversification product. product of the highest quality. mizes flexibility and safety. This helps and energy efficiency. to achieve the low operating costs and low total cost of ownership required for good margins in competitive markets.

Reduced operating costs Energy savings MAJOR DAIRY, CHINA. One of the largest milk producers in China installed 47 new Alfa Laval agitators throughout HATSUN PRIVATE DAIRY LTD, INDIA. Alfa Laval was the sole supplier for this dairy’s new curd plant, which produces the plant’s raw milk, pasteurized milk, and cream processing and storage tanks, ranging in size from 5,000 to 40 kilolitres of curd per day. The scope of delivery was comprehensive. Alfa Laval contributed expertise as well as 100,000 litres. By doing so, the dairy increased energy efficiency, enhanced product quality, and reduced supplying high-quality equipment such as agitators, valves, centrifugal pumps, plate heat exchangers, tank cleaning operating costs, while realizing full return on investment within three years. machines, and fittings, with the backing of a service and support agreement. As a result, the dairy has increased www.alfalaval.com/chinesedairy energy efficiency, hygiene, and uptime at its plants. www.alfalaval.com/hatsundairy

4 5 Optimizing Tank optimization Alfa Laval’s instrumentation portfolio conductivity) to provide online input for includes dedicated tank and process process control, supporting produc- every process instrumentation (flow, pressure and tion management, and quality control. Alfa Laval’s comprehensive range of innovative sanitary components are key building blocks in dairy processes. The processes highlighted on these pages are important to dairy applications. Storage Milk reception and storage Milk reception and storage demand uptime and efficiency. That means components with high reliability, easy serviceability, and both operational and energy efficiency.

Reception

Heat transfer Fluid passage Flow management Pumping The right choice of heat exchanger is make it possible to optimize thermal Alfa Laval’s hygienic tubes, bends, Optimal and reliable fluid handling plant flexibility and efficiency during Alfa Laval LKH centrifugal pumps critical for a successful milk reception efficiency and reduce investment tees, and reducers feature high-quality can result in substantial savings and production and CIP. The Unique Single feature close tolerances, optimized process. Alfa Laval BaseLine heat cost. High legs give easy access to welding, with great strength, tight efficiency gains. Our valves ensure Seat Valve range is built on a proven internal design, and robust construc- exchangers feature clip-on gaskets, keep the environment clean. tolerances, precise angles, and out- optimal flow in reception and storage modular platform used in more than tion. They help increase productivity which are easy to re-gasket on site. No dead spots means less bacteria standing uniformity. before distribution to a million valves in service worldwide. while providing gentle raw milk hand- The same plates can be used in growth, saving time and cutting processes. Pressed from a single stainless steel ling. With 14 models to choose from, industrial and hygienic frames. Plates Cleaning-In-Place CIP costs. disc, the valve body is extremely finding the optimal size for the most with two different pressing depths Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof Tank Outlet strong and durable, ensuring efficient performance in each duty Valves protect the milk in the tank production safety. The enhanced is more likely. against contamination during CIP of performance of the actuator makes tank emptying line. This enhances operation safer and more efficient.

Higher plant capacity Increased energy efficiency MOLOKO, GORODETS DAIRY, . To increase capacity, improve efficiency, and comply with safety and MAJOR DAIRY, DENMARK. A study was made of energy consumption for agitators in 25 storage and concentrate tanks. hygiene requirements, Russian dairy producer Moloko planned to upgrade a 50-year-old dairy plant in the Direct drive agitators were compared with Alfa Laval’s energy saving agitators featuring the EnSaFoil impeller. Potential savings town of Gorodets. Thanks to Alfa Laval Mixproof Valves and many other components, a 50% increase in in electrical power amounted to EUR 21,350 per year, giving a payback time of just 8.2 months. Specially designed for extra-low energy consumption, Alfa Laval agitators can reduce energy costs for agitation by up to 80%. throughput was achieved. Plant capacity is up 50%. Production of whole milk, , yoghurt and www.alfalaval.com/dairydk ryazhenka (a baked cultured milk popular as a breakfast drink) has increased substantially as a result. www.alfalaval.com/molokodairy 6 7 Mixing and blending

Precise and uniform mixing and blending is essential in many applications, contributing to an effective process and a high-quality end product. Optimal results demand a balance between power, control, and flexibility.

Agitator solution Rotary Jet Mixer solution

Powder mixing Rotary Jet Mixing The patented Alfa Laval Hybrid Powder stabilizers, thickeners, and emulsifiers, no lumps and a minimum of air. The Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixer tanks prior to spray dryers where The Rotary Jet Mixer is easy to install Mixer is a versatile mobile unit ideal and can dissolve recombined milk to The mixer features a two-stage design radically increases efficiency in appli- milk powders, nutrients, and vitamins and scale up, and is highly flexible. for applications such as fortified, more than 50% dry matter. A unique with only one motor and frequency cations such as flavoured, fortified, are mixed in, and where uniformity It can mix liquids, powders, and gases recombined, and flavoured milk. powder wetting and dissolving design converter. Outlet pressure of four bar and recombined milk, whipped cream must be maintained from bottom to into liquids, and perform impeccable It is designed to dissolve or mix in assures a uniform end product with is achieved without a booster pump. based on vegetable oil, dairy powders, top, with as little energy input as Cleaning-in-Place (CIP). and emulsifiers. These applications possible. The mixer is positioned include large pre-batch blending under the liquid surface.

Low maintenance costs The dimensions of the Hybrid Powder Mixer are H 750 mm x W 826 mm x D 1340 mm. The weight of the THE SERIOUS FOOD COMPANY, UK. This British producer of smoothies and desserts faced the challenge of quickly achieving complete unit is approximately 280 kg, mounted on wheels for easy handling. The motor is equipped with a stable and homogeneous mixture of high-viscosity fruit purées and fresh-pressed high-fibre juice. By equipping three 15 3m 3 a VSD (18.5 kW) as standard. The maximum flow generated is 26 m /h. Maximum powder capacity is tanks with two Alfa Laval Rotary Jet Mixers each, they quickly achieved stable, homogeneous mixtures. This cost-effective approximately 3000 kg/h, and the funnel powder volume is 50 l. Media wetted steel parts are in SS 316L design with low maintenance costs resulted in savings of EUR 12,000 per tank in investment costs. (1.4404) and Duplex steel. Funnel, table and frame are in SS 304 (1.4301). www.alfalaval.com/seriousfoods 8 9 Pasteurization

Pasteurization processes demand high levels of safety, hygiene, and process control. Pumping Pasteurization of milk is a vital process, and compliance to relevant regulations and Alfa Laval LKH centrifugal pumps LKH pumps are EHEDG certified and dation. When product degradation is standards is essential. Following UHT treatment, aseptic conditions must be maintained. feature an exceptional hygienic compliant with 3A standards. Rigid of the highest concern, Alfa Laval SRU design, featuring optimized internal construction and close tolerances rotary lobe pumps give the ultimate The quality of components is key, with good flow control and reliable and efficient heat geometry and profiled o-rings that deliver high efficiency pumping, in gentle product treatment. exchangers playing important roles. are well suited to cleaning in place. resulting in reduced product degra-

Pasteurization

Heat transfer Alfa Laval Clip Plate is designed for easy mounting, packing, and gasket replacement. Heat transfer is gentle, reducing burn risk to protect product quality and enabling longer running hours. Highly resistant to fatigue, it offers an extended lifetime and reduced risk of cracks. The deep channels reduce fouling and extend running time before Cleaning-in- Place (CIP).

Alfa Laval FrontLine heat exchangers reduce maintenance and increase uptime, with features such as hanging plates, interchangeable corners, and tightening bolts with ball bearings. There is only one gasket size, and re-gasketing can be done without removing the plates.

Flow management Pasteurized products Alfa Laval Unique Control LKB is an includes the CMP constant pressure-

Performance day in, day out automation unit with a built-in valve valve, as well as the Unique RV-ST OLEŠNICE DAIRY, CZECH REPUBLIC. Established in 1937, the dairy processes 100,000 litres of milk per day. actuator. Its reliable integrated and SPC flow-regulating valves. The dairy’s products include milk, butter, cottage cheese, and Akawi – a salty Middle Eastern cheese for which the dairy is sensing and control eliminates costly internationally renowned. Pasteurizers are at the heart of the business, and the dairy replaced its existing heat exchanger process interruptions. Unique Control UHT products equipment with the Alfa Laval FrontLine heat exchanger with Gemini plates. Reliability is key as they run 365 days a year. Another critical factor is to ensure no mixing of pasteurized and unpasteurized product. Alfa Laval FrontLine heat exchanger LKB delivers stable operation at air Alfa Laval’s complete range of aseptic with Gemini double wall plates prevent contamination without the need for additional procedures or equipment. pressures from three to eight bar. valves combine simplicity in construc- www.alfalaval.com/dairyczech Alfa Laval’s range of regulating valves tion with reliable performance. Unique Control LKB

10 11 Fermentation Getting the most from raw materials is essential in production of cultured products and fresh and cured cheeses. Important issues include achieving maximum efficiency in continuous batching and maintaining hygienic processing conditions.

Tank optimization Heat transfer Verification of the actual performance Alfa Laval Level Switch TE67O elimi- for difficult media. Our tank cleaning The Alfa Laval FrontLine heat Product texture is maintained of the rotary jet heads can be done nates false signals from the sensor, equipment, including spray heads exchanger has been developed without compromising heat-transfer using the newest sensor technology, giving more accurate and reliable and rotary jet heads, provides repeat- specifically for food applications. efficiency. The footprint is small, and which measures the actual jet impact. measurement. It provides unsur- able, fast and effective cleaning in The flow pattern ensures full the design facilitates inspection for The new EHEDG-certified and 3A- passed reliability in feedback regard- fermentation tanks with agitators. cleanability even for viscous food quality compliance. compliant Alfa Laval Rotacheck Basic less of product viscosity. Features products such as yoghurt. and Rotacheck+ provide this feature. include an easy teach-in function

Fermentation Buffer storage

Pumping Filtration separation Flow management The low-maintenance Alfa Laval SRU Alfa Laval membrane equipment Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof valves contamination. The range and scope the tank connection, optimizing the rotary lobe pump features a non- enables solids standardization for enable the simultaneous flow of two covers most requirements. The Unique process and space requirements contact design. It offers good hygiene yoghurt, cheese, and milk, simplifying different products or fluids through Mixproof Horizontal Tank Valve can when mounted at the bottom or side and can be cleaned in place. The processing and creating a more the same valve without risk of cross- clean itself through the seat lift or of a tank. low-shear pumping action maintains uniform final product. Soft cheese product integrity. SRU configuration products can be concentrated to final options enable optimized selection product composition. Substituting for pumps for base products and fruit whey drainage with an ultrafiltration additives with large particles. step increases yield and shortens The SRU core rotary lobe pump´s low-shear pumping action maintains processing time. product integrity.

12 13 Separation and concentration Reducing waste and emissions is an essential aspect of concentration processes. Achieving a good operating economy requires control over components’ energy consumption.

Separation Concentration

Filtration separation Pumping Our ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and generated by processing and Alfa Laval LKHPF centrifugal pump The LKH Evap is a dedicated eva- reverse osmosis membranes give fractionating whey. Whey protein features a heavy-duty pump casing porator pump, available with a full excellent yields in pre-concentration concentrate production reduces the and back-plate, high-pressure internal package of vacuum curves. It offers and protein purification prior to eva- volume for spray drying, leading to a seals, and multiple heavy-duty studs. the option of a ClearFlow scraper poration and drying. Ultrafiltration significant reduction in power These pumps are capable of handling impeller, which solves the product membranes make it possible to turn consumption. high inlet pressures up to 40 bar build-up problem in high solids appli- what was once regarded as waste (600 PSI), and are ideal for demanding cations. This can considerably into a highly refined food ingredient. Nanofiltration and reverse osmosis nano-filtration and reverse osmosis extend production time between Flow pattern in a spiral-wound membrane membranes remove water and mine- LKH Centrifugal Pump element. Red is feed/retentate; yellow is Increasing the number of membrane filtration installations. cleaning. permeate. The unique design of Alfa Laval filtration steps along with the use of rals, reducing the volume before spiral-wound membrane elements ensures increasingly specialized membrane further concentration in evaporators Efficient pumping the feed stream passes through the element and driers. This saves energy and filtration enables the dairy to MAJOR DAIRY, DENMARK. In a recent system audit, Alfa Laval proposed the replacement of two pumps, each with a 100 kW motor, under the best possible flow conditions. enables the production of reuse water. This secures the most efficient separation, continuously optimize the value with Alfa Laval LKH pumps equipped with variable-speed drives and a rated power of 75 kW per pump. The new pumps will pay superior flux, extended service life, and for themselves in less than a year through EUR 36,000+ in annual energy savings, and will also reduce annual carbon emissions ease of cleaning. reductions by 100,000 kg.

14 15 Cleaning-in-Place Quality in Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) is essential in the dairy industry. Efficiency is the key, both in terms of cleaning result and economy. CIP economy is dictated by cost and time. Reducing waste is critical; Alfa Laval Rotacheck+ validates the analog sensing technology ensure Cleaning-in-Place (CIP) process of unprecedented levels of accuracy correctly configured and efficient cleaning, pumping, and heating equipment is needed to disperse virtually any rotary jet head machine. and reliability. the cleaning fluid properly to work on the surfaces. Rotacheck+ Its built-in intelligence and advanced

Cleaning-in-Place

Heat transfer HW Alfa Laval AlfaNova is a fusion-brazed, all-stainless-steel plate heat exchanger with superior mechanical strength. Corrosion resistant, it withstands extreme thermal and pressure fatigue, as well as aggressive CIP. Our FMC gasketed plate heat exchanger is specially designed for applications where steam is used – usually to heat water or CIP liquids. The all-stainless-steel AlfaNova heat exchanger can withstand extreme temperatures and pressure fatigue Tank optimization conditions. Uptime and excellent The Alfa Laval Rotary Spray Head For cleaning jobs where more impact Verification of the actual performance heat transfer coefficients ensure low cost of ownership. cleans impeccably time and time is required, the Toftejorg rotary jet head of the rotary jet heads can be done again. Featuring a unique one-clip offers the highest standards of using the newest sensor technology, hygienic assembly, the spray head is efficiency, reliability, and hygiene. which measures the actual jet impact. easy to install and inspect, self- It provides 360° high-impact coverage The new EHEDG-certified and 3A- cleaning and features a drainable over a defined time period. compliant Alfa Laval Rotacheck Basic slide bearing. It is the first full dairy and Rotacheck+ provide this feature. rotary spray head product range to be EHEDG certified and compliant with 3A standards.

Superior cleaning LLANDYRNOG CREAMERY, UK. One of the UK’s largest hard cheese processors increased the efficiency of its raw The Alfa Laval Toftejorg SaniJet 25 rotary jet head provides 3D indexed impact cleaning over a defined time period. milk tank cleaning operations by 35% while reducing water usage by 30%. Static spray balls in six raw milk storage It is automatic and represents a guaranteed means of achieving quality assurance in tank cleaning. silos were replaced with Alfa Laval Toftejorg Sani-Mega rotary spray heads. Cleaning times have been slashed from an average of 43 minutes to 28 minutes per silo, and standards of cleanliness have significantly improved. Tank heat-up time prior to CIP was maintained. www.alfalaval.com/llandyrnogdairy

16 17 Alfa Laval in brief

Alfa Laval is a leading global provider At your service of specialized products and engineered solutions.

Our global channel network consists of our Global Alliance Partner, Tetra Pak, and multiple Our equipment, systems, and services channels to assure optimal market coverage. Whatever you need, wherever you are, Alfa Laval’s are dedicated to helping customers components and expertise are always on hand. optimize the performance of their processes. Time and time again.

Unsurpassed reliability We help our customers to heat, cool, An investment in quality is an invest- separate, and transport products such as ment in reliability. Alfa Laval hygienic oil, water, chemicals, beverages, food- components and solutions are stuffs, starch, and pharmaceuticals. designed and sized right from the start. Our worldwide organization works closely At the heart of dairy When supported by maintenance Computer-Aided Selection with customers in almost 100 countries programmes and Alfa Laval parts, they software to help them stay ahead. deliver low cost of ownership and true Alfa Laval Computer-Aided Selection peace of mind over the long term. software (CAS) helps to quickly and easily identify the pump, heat ex- How to contact Alfa Laval Strength and security changer, valve, and tank cleaning technical data and lists of parts and Up-to-date Alfa Laval contact details for Our partners’ ability to act indepen- configuration best suited to each service kits. Alfa Laval components all countries are always available on our dently, combined with Alfa Laval’s particular process. CAS includes have EHEDG certification or comply website at www.alfalaval.com broad portfolio and organizational drawings, article numbers, and spare with hygienic design guidelines. resources, creates a one-stop shop parts lists, quickly and easily compi- Many key components also comply with world-class distribution strengths. ling ordering lists as well as stream- with 3A standards. Alfa Laval logistics ensure reliable and lining maintenance and service accurate delivery. And with the trouble- procedures. shooting guidance of Alfa Laval’s competence centres as a complement Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to our partners’ own skills, even the Our CAD portal offers dimensional most stubborn issues can easily be drawings of many Alfa Laval com- resolved. ponents. Any user can download 2D and 3D CAD drawings in both All the right tools neutral and native formats. Rheology laboratory We combine the offering and At our partners’ fingertips are advan- Our laboratory provides a thorough advantages of a global brand with ced resources and documentation Dairy documentation understanding of individual fluid the individual attention of local sales built on Alfa Laval’s unique under- Detailed product data sheets are behaviour, contributing to correct and partners, creating a one-stop standing of hygienic components available for all Alfa Laval components. sizing of pumps and heat exchangers, shop with the world’s largest and processes. Using our sizing, Standard Alfa Laval documentation and precise seal specifications, as accumulation of process expertise. design, and optimization tools, our comprises equipment instruction well as optimizing system design. In addition, we provide effective, partners can select optimal compo- manual, including declaration of This ensures the selection of the right time-saving tools that help you nents, taking into account such conformity to required EU directives, component the first time, potentially easily configure, size, and optimize factors as product composition, safety, installation, operation and reducing both capital investment and your process components. viscosity, and thermal conductivity. maintenance instructions, as well as lifecycle costs.

Trustworthy service Test and training facility Guaranteed performance, reliability, Customers have access to Alfa Laval’s and hygiene are standard with world-class component demonstration, Alfa Laval components. Each one is test, and training facilities. The facility backed by the service and support has two full-scale production tanks from our global organization and and valve matrices connected to a local network of distributors, system CIP unit. Tests using product can be builders, and contractors. carried out for pumping, flow manage- ment, fluid passage, heating and cooling, and tank optimization.

ESE02394EN 0613 Alfa Laval is a trademark registered and owned by Alfa Laval Corporate AB.

18 19 Turning potential Dairy component innovation A selection of Alfa Laval innovations

into profit > 30% growth/year Pumping Flow Fluid Heating Tank Filtration Alfa Laval has been at the heart of the dairy management passage and cooling optimization and separation industry since the 1800s, when our continuous milk separator and continuous milk pasteurizer Quality assurance measures laid the foundation for the industry. Total quality management. Preship- Our ongoing mission is to secure hygienic ment inspection ensures dimensions conditions and optimize production. We know and tolerances are to norm, with no the dairy applications, as well as the trends Alfa Laval SX Rotary Lobe Pump Alfa Laval batch variations. Raw materials and and developments affecting the industry. Designed for use in sensitive and Unique Control packing materials are certified. Alfa A valve automation and Laval offers all standards of tubes We also have the offering to support them. ultraclean applications. With opti- Alfa Laval FrontLine Alfa Laval Hybrid Powder Mixer Alfa Laval Reverse osmosis and mized pump head geometry and control system featuring an integrated and fittings. The stainless steel frame is available Versatile and mobile, the Alfa Laval ultrafiltration membranes Our global and local presence, comprehensive multilobe rotors, SX pumps ensure automation unit and actuator. Flow in four sizes, making the design Hybrid Powder Mixer features a two- Alfa Laval has the capability to offering, and world-class support ensure we low-shear operation with minimum control is easy and dependable, with flexible in relation to volume and stage design with one motor and customize spiral sizes and can help you capture the opportunities of pulsation. one-button ’push and play’ setup footprint. Frames enable operation at frequency converter. It achieves four membrane types for specified in one-fifth of the time it takes with today and tomorrow. pressure up to 21 bar (290 psi). bar of outlet pressure without a applications and performances. other solutions. booster pump.

Delivery options Single pieces: Full product range readily available from one to nine Alfa Laval LKHPF High Pressure pieces. Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof Alfa Laval Ultrafiltration pHt Featuring a reinforced pump casing membranes A world of opportunity Horizontal Tank Valve Box of 10: Robust and labelled and back plate, high-pressure Trends in society are having a major This valve handles large particles and packaging secures the products. Alfa Laval Rotacheck sensor Polysulphone/polyethersulphone internal seals, and multiple heavy- impact on the dairy industry. There can clean itself through seat lift and Verifies the cleaning process inside on polypropylene. Tolerant of high duty studs, these pumps can handle are challenges, as well as tremendous the tank connection, allowing users Alfa Laval Standard Clip plate any hygienic tank cleaned by a rotary temperatures and pH values. inlet pressures as high as 40 bar. opportunities for those who can to optimize the process and space Well-proven and extremely heat jet head. The patented teach-in and Their seals can be removed in a respond with flexibility and efficiency. requirements when mounted at the efficient, our Standard Clip plates monitoring system ensures precise matter of seconds. bottom or side of a tank. meet the toughest requirements in and reliable online monitoring of the Changing consumer habits have a Regional trends dairy processing. cleaning head, minimizing downtime. strong influence. Increasing affluence Research indicates that the overall loping countries accounting for more means greater demand for value- global dairy market will be strongly than half of this. Yoghurt products are added products such as flavoured driven by emerging regions, with expected to increase by over 20% in milk and drinking yoghurts. There are Pallet: Consolidate your order and get Alfa Laval Ultrafiltration GR73PE Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, Latin developed markets.* now more consumers than ever, delivery directly from factory stock. and GR82PE membranes America, the Middle East, and Africa with greatly differing demands on Significant improvement in capacity accounting for approximately 86% Variety is key Alfa Laval Container: Made to order and deli- variety and value. Growth in emerging and developed compared to the GR61 and GR70 of global market growth in absolute Alfa Laval ClearFlow Impeller Unique Mixproof vered directly from the factory. markets is driven by different cate- Large Particle Valve membranes from Alfa Laval. The busy lifestyles associated with retail value terms in the period The ClearFlow impeller reduces Alfa Laval EnSaFerm gories. Milk products are driving increasing urbanization fuel demand 2010-2015. These regions offer both build-up of solids on the backplate, Ideal for cheese curd, quark, and EnSaFerm provides growth in emerging markets, while in for long-life milk products, while the dynamic growth and respectable shortening time between CIP cycles. yoghurt with fruit particles. This valve an efficient alter- developed markets, yoghurt, cheese, trend towards healthier eating boosts market sizes. Global growth in liquid The scraper design minimizes friction is capable handling of viscous Alfa Laval Gemini plate native to traditional and innovative value-added products sales of products such as yoghurt dairy products is projected at 30% and thus power consumption. products and large particles, elimi- Protects against contamination, frame agitators, present the major opportunities. and fortified milk. between 2010 and 2020, with deve- nating the risk of product blocking giving efficiency and simplicity in reducing processing and degradation. heat transfer duties. time by a factor of eight.

2 20 21 Alfa Laval in brief

Alfa Laval is a leading global provider of specialized products and engineered solutions.

Our equipment, systems, and services are dedicated to helping customers optimize the performance of their processes. Time and time again.

We help our customers to heat, cool, separate, and transport products such as oil, water, chemicals, beverages, food- stuffs, starch, and pharmaceuticals.

Our worldwide organization works closely with customers in almost 100 countries to help them stay ahead.

How to contact Alfa Laval Up-to-date Alfa Laval contact details for all countries are always available on our website at www.alfalaval.com

ESE02394EN 1214 Alfa Laval is a trademark registered and owned by Alfa Laval Corporate AB.