Milk Processing Prototype Plant – Modular Training System ( Make- Smart Engineers)

The Milk Processing Prototype Plant is a compact industrial training system designed to demonstrate real dairy processing operations under controlled laboratory conditions. The system replicates a mini dairy plant, allowing students to understand milk processing stages such as pasteurization, homogenization, cooling, storage, and product preparation. It integrates industrial instrumentation, PLC automation, SCADA monitoring, and optional DCS connectivity, enabling hands-on learning of modern food processing technologies.

SMART ENGINEERING– IES-PM-901

Milk Processing Training Plant is a compact industrial modular system designed to provide hands-on training in dairy processing, food engineering, and process automation.

This system demonstrates the complete workflow of milk processing including pasteurization, homogenization, cooling, storage, and packaging, making it ideal for food technology laboratories, dairy engineering institutes, and industrial training centers.

Process Stations
Batch Pasteurization
Raw milk is heated in a SS-304 batch pasteurization tank using an electric heater while an agitator maintains uniform temperature distribution.
Homogenization
Milk is passed through a high-pressure homogenizer to reduce fat globule size and improve product stability.
Cooling System
A plate heat exchanger (PHE) rapidly cools the milk using cooling water supplied from a cooling tower.
Cooling Tank Storage
Cooled milk is stored in a temperature-controlled tank with agitation to maintain product quality.
Product Processing

Milk can be processed into multiple dairy products such as:

Flavoured Milk

Curd

Paneer

Ghee

Packaged Milk

Packaging & CIP

The system demonstrates product filling, inspection, and Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) hygienic operations.

Key Features

Compact industrial dairy processing training plant
Batch capacity: 50–100 liters
Food-grade SS-304 construction
Demonstrates complete milk processing workflow
Integrated industrial instrumentation
PLC based automatic process control
SCADA monitoring and data logging
Optional DCS integration for advanced control
Demonstrates CIP hygienic cleaning system
Suitable for food technology and process engineering labs

Technical Specifications

Batch Pasteurization Tank – SS-304 tank with agitator and electric heater for milk pasteurization.
High Pressure Homogenizer – Double stage homogenizer designed for milk fat globule size reduction.
Plate Heat Exchanger (PHE) – Counter-current heat exchanger for rapid milk cooling.
Cooling Tank – Hygienic storage tank with agitator for maintaining milk temperature.
Milk Transfer Pumps – Industrial pumps for transferring milk between process stations.
Instrumentation System – Includes RTD temperature transmitters, pressure transmitters, and level transmitters with 4–20 mA signals.
Valve System – Combination of solenoid valves and manual valves for automated routing and isolation.
CIP Cleaning System – Demonstrates hygienic Cleaning-In-Place operations used in dairy plants.
PLC Control Panel – Executes batch sequencing, process interlocks, alarms, and timing logic.
SCADA / DCS Integration – Real-time monitoring, alarm management, trend analysis, and remote supervisory control.