Line pasteurizers also called continuous milk pasteurizers use a high-temperature short-time (HTST) pasteurization
method. The milk is heated to a temperature of 72°C and held for 15 seconds and then cooled rapidly using the inbuilt heat exchanger. This is a continuous milk processing method that is efficient and effective in destroying microorganisms in milk products when processing large qualities of milk.
A line pasteurization system includes:
- A balance tank.
- Sanitary centrifugal pump with filter.
- Plate/tubular, heat exchanger with high thermal recovery.
- Tubular holding.
- Hot water preparation set.
- Flow diversion valve.
- Control panel system.
Advantages of continuous pasteurization (HTST)
- Large volumes of milk at one time.
- Packaging is to commence as soon as pasteurization begins.
- Highly energy efficient method.
- Easy cleaning and sterilization.
- Requires less staff.
- Milk is heated uniformly to the required temperature.
- Can keep milk for between 16 and 21 days.
Continuous pasteurization lines can be installed on-site or supplied as skid-mounted pasteurizers, depending on the client’s requirements, available space, and processing plant capacity. Additionally, it is possible to incorporate inline the degasser, milk homogenizer, cream separator, or other necessary dairy equipment for specific processing needs. These additional components are regulated and controlled by the inline pasteurizer’s control panel.
