REAL-WORLD APPLICATION

Energy-saving spray drying

Gain data-driven transparency with Digital Twin to optimise your spray drying process for increased efficiency, flexibility, quality and speed.

A process of spray drying dairy powdered milk is shown in the image.

Challenge

Spray drying is an extremely energy- and time-consuming process used by the dairy industry to evaporate the liquid in milk using a stream of hot air. The result of the expensive process is dependent on multiple factors, including the operator’s experience and an advanced process control (APC) system.

Solution

Industrial Edge from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio collects data from sensors in and on the spray dryer. This data is fed into the dryer’s Digital Twin to precisely optimise the process.

Optimised spray drying

Combined with Industrial Edge and Digital Twin, the gPROMS platform, part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, helps you to map your spray-drying processes with unmatched accuracy by combining mathematical and physical models. The solution is decentralised, easy to install and maintain, and offers flexible implementation.

An illustration of a spray-drying process with a machine and a diagram of the process.

Greater flexibility

Thanks to optimised spray drying, you can precisely determine moisture content and respond to new market requirements faster.

Better quality

Reduce variations in humidity for consistent product quality and fewer production errors.

Increased efficiency

By optimising the drying process, you can lower your total operating costs and reduce energy consumption.

Energy-saving spray drying

Optimised spray drying

Greater flexibility

Better quality

Increased efficiency

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