NovaStar, OF108, Milk Processing Plant, 10,000 Liters, 380V, 23kW (New)

Description

  1. Overview
    1. Bulk milk cooling unit designed for village-level co-operative societies to cool raw milk, preserve quality, and control microorganisms.
    2. Hygienic container built to sanitary standards.
    3. Rated capacity: 10,000 liters (minimum).
    4. Model: OF108.
    5. Shape and orientation: Horizontal cylindrical close type with man way.
    6. Overall dimension of tank (excluding refrigeration unit): 4500 x 2290 x 2200 mm.
    7. Weight (excluding refrigeration unit): 1,500 kg.
  2. Specifications
    1. Maximum cooling temperature range: Milk should be cooled from 35°C to 3 or 4°C.
    2. Maximum cooling time: Total capacity milk should cool down from 35°C to 3°C/4°C within 4 to 5 hours.
    3. Connected power: 380 V, 3 phase, 50 Hz, 23 kW.
    4. Ambient temperature considered for design: 43°C.
    5. Thermal insulation type: Injected polyurethane foam (PUF).
    6. Thermal insulation thickness: 60 mm.
    7. Thermal insulation density: 40 kg/m³.
    8. Thermal insulation efficiency: Rise of milk temperature initially at 4°C cannot exceed 1°C during 12 hours with rated volume of milk not being stirred and room temperature 40°C as per ISO 5708.
    9. Facility to measure milk volume: Stainless steel dipstick with calibrated chart.
    10. Milk outlets: Through specially designed lockable 51 mm butterfly valve terminating in proper end connection and blank union.
  3. Tank and Evaporator
    1. Tank inner, outer, and bottom dimpled jacket made of S3 AISI 304 material and welded with TIG process.
    2. Inner shell and all other milk contact surfaces polished to minimum 150 grid finish.
    3. Evaporator: Dimpled pressed plate jacket at bottom plate of inner tank, optimum design with large evaporation surface area for rapid and problem-free cooling at all volumes of milk.
    4. All connecting pipes terminating outside the tank are of S3 construction.
    5. Top manhole cover with locking arrangement for inspection.
    6. Milk inlet complete with specially designed no-foam inlet arrangement for easy cleaning.
    7. Agitator works only at temperature below 20-25°C.
    8. Number of agitators: 2.
    9. RPM of agitator: 47 (3 sets of pinion supplied as spare, if used).
    10. Position and shape of agitator blade: Such that even small quantities of milk are gently stirred without danger of freezing.
    11. CIP facility: Auto cleaning and rinsing with self-rotating spray ball at top portion of tank with help of balance tank and stainless steel centrifugal pump.
    12. Manhole and ladder: Manhole with easy access by fixed stainless steel ladder.
    13. Wall thickness of inner shell: 2 mm (minimum).
    14. Wall thickness of outer shell: 2 mm (minimum).
    15. Tank legs: Stainless steel legs with adjustable ball type feet.
  4. Refrigeration Unit
    1. Refrigeration system: Direct expansion.
    2. Compressor type: Hermetically sealed reciprocating / scroll.
    3. Brand name of compressor: Emerson Gulun.
    4. Model: ZB76KQ—TFD/551, 10P.
    5. Number of compressors: 4.
    6. Origin: USA.
    7. Cooling capacity of compressor at 0°C evaporating and 50°C condensing temperature: 60 kW.
    8. Condenser type: Air cooled, screen protected, induced draft type, 100% copper tube.
    9. Number of condensers: 4.
    10. Receiver size and capacity: 7-10 liters.
    11. Thermostatic expansion valve brand name: Danfoss, Denmark.
    12. Thermostatic expansion valve size and capacity: TGES—8.
    13. Type of refrigerant: Environment friendly, R22.
    14. Overall dimension of refrigeration unit: 1300 x 900 x 1230 mm.
    15. System designed with multiple condensing units, each consisting of compressor, condenser, receiver, dryer, expansion valve, high-pressure cut out, low-pressure cut out, solenoid valve, sight glass, oil separator, and other controls.
    16. All necessary refrigerant pipes and fittings supplied for interconnection of all refrigeration components.
    17. Refrigerant pipes properly clamped on fixed support and sponge insulated for protection.
    18. Shut-off valve on both sides of compressor, receiver, and dryer.
  5. Electrical Control Panel
    1. Dust and vermin proof design in stainless steel enclosure suitable for wall or unit mounting.
    2. Pre-wired to terminal connections.
    3. Incoming MCB to receive power from main power line.
    4. Voltmeter and ammeter with selector switch to monitor main supply voltage and current of every phase.
    5. Line voltage controller to protect compressor against voltage supply fluctuation.