Tubular heat exchanger for food processing
Optimize energy consumption and ensure unparalleled food safety during heat treatment and pasteurization processes with a modular and reliable heat exchange solution designed for continuous, high-efficiency operations.
The Tetra Pak® Tubular Heat Exchanger is a robust solution designed for diverse liquid food processing needs. Combining straight and corrugated tube design, it delivers superior energy efficiency, reducing electricity costs by 40% due to unique Q corrugation. The floating tube design mitigates thermal stress, minimizing food safety risks and ensuring long service life. Suitable for applications from dairy and plant-based beverages to sauces and infant formulas, this heat exchanger supports efficient heat treatment, including pasteurization and UHT processes. With capacity ranges from 200 to 60,000 liters per hour, it integrates seamlessly into automated production lines. Available with 3-A and EHEDG certifications, it promises high sanitary standards. This system offers modularity for tailored configurations and features protective panels for enhanced energy savings, achieving up to 11% reduced energy usage with insulation. It’s a low-maintenance solution, designed for easy inspection and part exchange, meeting rigorous operational demands.
Benefits
- Achieves significant energy savings, reducing electricity costs by up to 40%.
- Enhances product safety with crack-resistant floating tube design.
- Offers flexible integration with modular design for diverse product processing.
- Ensures high sanitary standards with 3-A and EHEDG certifications.
- Reduces energy usage by up to 11% with optional insulation and protective panels.
- Applications
- Sauces,Infant formula,Cheese,Infant formula powder,Tomato products,Dairy,Soups,Uht milk,Whey powder,Desserts,Ice cream,Recombined milk,Spreads,Still drinks,Flavored and/or value-add milk,Esl milk,Plant-based products,Milk powder,Fruit preparations,Food products,Juice,Baby food,Nectar,Jams,Dips,Dressings,Pasteurized,Prepared foods,Yoghurt / fermented dairy
- End products
- Milk protein isolate,Infant formula milk,Peanut butter,Whey protein powder,Mashed potatoes,Almond milk,Vanilla ice cream,Fruit juice concentrates,Alfredo sauce,Tomato soup,Strawberry jam,Cheese curds,Soy milk,Spinach dip,Lactose-free milk,Chocolate ice cream,Ketchup,Fruit purees,Flavored yogurt,Mayonnaise,Chocolate sauce
- Steps before
- Emulsification,Blending,Mixing,Pumping,Pre-heating
- Steps after
- Cooling,Filling,Packing,Storage,Chilling
- Input ingredients
- liquid food products,low to high viscosity food products,products with particles,products with fibres,products with pulp
- Output ingredients
- heat-treated food products,pasteurized products,UHT-treated products
- Capacity
- 200 l/h - 60,000 l/h
- Viscosity Range
- Low to high viscosity
- Product Compatibility
- With or without particles
- Pressure Drop Reduction
- 40% less with Q corrugation
- Tube Length
- 6 meters
- Energy Savings
- Up to 11% with insulation
- Product-to-Product Heat Recovery
- Yes
- Automation
- Modular design enables customization
- Running Times
- Extended due to Q corrugation
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch / Inline Continuous
- Cleaning method
- CIP / Manual
- CIP/SIP
- CIP 121°C / SIP 135°C
- Automation level
- Manual / PLC / SCADA
- Energy efficiency
- 0.5–2 kWh/kg moisture
- Cleanability
- EHEDG certified
- Biological compatibility
- 3A compliant surfaces
- Corrosive resistance (e.g. acids)
- Stainless steel construction
- Density/particle size
- Compatible with fibers,particles
- 3A Sanitary Standards
- Yes
- EHEDG certification
- Yes
- Modular design
- Yes
- Compact footprint
- Yes
- Floating protection system
- Yes
- Long,floating tubes
- 6 meters
- Protective panels
- Yes
- Spring box
- Optional
- Modular design
- Allows customization for different recipes,capacities,and products
- Spring box
- Holds the heat exchanger tubes in place for free product flow and superior hygiene
- Protective panels
- Encapsulate equipment for energy savings and operator safety
- Market info
- Tetra Pak is renowned for providing innovative packaging solutions, specializing in carton packaging for the food and beverage industry. It is esteemed for high-quality, sustainable, and efficient processing and packaging equipment on a global scale.