It is a transformative time for heat exchangers. The core dairy processing technology, which plays a key role in pasteurization and the production of such products as milk, cream, ice cream, yogurt and cheese, is undergoing refinements as more plant operators seek designs that enhance product quality while streamlining operating expenses.
"Improvements are centering around operational performance, efficiencies, equipment longevity and having greater access to performance and operational data," says Daniel Voit, CEO of Blentech Corp., a Santa Rosa, Calif.-based device supplier.