Feasibility

SpectraAlyzer analytical solutions for Milk powder analysis

Problem
Optimization of processing tolerances during the production of skim milk powder

Objective
Maximize profit by increasing water content in milk powder, decreasing labour costs and improving product quality

Situation

Production Plant	250 d/a
Production Plant	20 h/d
Milk Powder production	2000 kg/h
Total Production	10000 t/a

Product specifications

Water content	3,7 %
Permitted Water content	4,0 %
Safety difference	0,3 %

Solution
The monitoring of the water content in skim milk powder with NIR technology allows the continuous production of skim milk powder with a water content of for example 3,9 % instead of 3,7 %.

Result
Savings in production costs per year: raw material and wages

 

Production cost reduction per year:

• 20 t skim milk powder will be saved per year

Skim milk powder savings / year – € 40.000

• Less routine production analysis is necessary
• Cost for reduced labour to be quantified

Technical data

SpectraAlyzer DAIRY 110-A100-17

Design

For dairy products
Spectral range	800 – 2400 nm
Dual beam system, Sample / Reference measurement
High signal to noise ratio	> 150.000:1
Large expandable internal memory for calibrations, methods and history results
Auto-diagnostics
Graphical user interface, projected capacitive glass touch panel

Accessories

Standard calibrations	Included
Keyboard	As optional accessory
Barcode reader	As optional accessory
Printer	Thermal ticket or office type printer as optional accessory
AWX	Application worx, chemometric software package

Specifications

Screen	TFT 800 x 480 pixel
Power requirements	min. 90 V AC (50 – 60 Hz), max. 260 V AC (50 – 60 Hz), 220VA
Operating temperature	5 °C – 40 °C non-condensing
Interfaces	1 x front USB 2.0, 3 x USB 2.0, 2 x RS232, Ethernet, Audio out
Dimensions	Height: 310 mm / Width: 300 mm / Depth: 480 mm
Weight	17 kg