Case Studies

Cooling a Yoghurt Production Facility

We’re Cooling 4,000 KG of Yoghurt in One Hour With Precise Control Across an Entire Facility

Project Overview

ADEAREST successfully designed and installed an efficient refrigeration system for a yoghurt production facility. The client required rapid cooling for up to 4,000 kg of yoghurt per hour, ensuring the product remained fresh while meeting high-quality standards.

Custom Cooling Solutions

This system was tailored to meet the specific cooling needs of each area within the facility. This customized design ensures precise temperature control for the various stages of yoghurt production.

As part of the yoghurt production process, milk undergoes a crucial incubation phase at +40^oC. Proper incubation ensures that the beneficial bacteria multiply effectively, transforming the milk into yoghurt through fermentation. Maintaining the correct temperature is vital. If it's too high or too low, the bacteria's activity can be inhibited, resulting in poor texture and flavor.

After incubation, the yoghurt is rapidly cooled through a state-of-the-art cooling tunnel, which reduces the temperature to +2^oC within 2 hours. This rapid cooling process ensures the yoghurt maintains its freshness and natural texture.

Our refrigeration system provides chilled glycol and chilled water at critical temperatures for various sections of the plant. For instance, chilled water at +1^oC is supplied through a Falling Film Chiller (FFC), while other areas receive +4^oC chilled water for efficient cooling. Specific zones like the freezer room are kept at freezing temperatures. The cold store, loading area, ammonia plant room, and control room are each regulated with precise cooling to maintain the optimal working environment.