Direct UHT Unit

GEA TDS-6600-160INJ

Skid-mounted UHT system, direct steam injection, 16,000 L/h, 2023.

A complete UHT line, suitable for milk, cream and ice cream mixes.
The system is delivered turnkey and is ready for both pilot and production operations.

GEA TDS-6600-160INJ – 16,000 liters per hour

Process Configuration

Direct steam injection into the product with culinary steam filter
Holding tube/flash tank
Plate heat exchangers:
PHE1: regeneration + steam heating
PHE2: regeneration + chilled water cooling
Heater: 137–142 °C / 6 seconds
Final product temperature fully controllable via plate cooler
Skid Layouts
The UHT line is constructed on multiple skids, including the UHT section, homogenizer, and aseptic systems:

SKID A: Balance tank for product, Fristam product pumps, Grundfos water pumps, process and steam valves, piping, ROI-box with recorder
SKID B: Steam injector, holding heater, flash tank, pumps, valves, and auxiliary systems:
PHE1: Plate heat exchanger for regeneration + steam heating
PHE2: Plate heat exchanger for regeneration + chilled water cooling
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Aseptic Homogenizer: Soavi Ariete 5200, 250 bar, 5 pistons, 2-stage, installed downstream
Sterile Water Skid: Auxiliary system for homogenizer
Control Panels & MCC: including PLC and frequency converters
SKID A: Aseptic valve manifolds (inlet and outlet cluster for tank)
SKID B: Sterile air system for aseptic tank
SKID C: Jacketed water circulation
Excluding: 60 m³ aseptic tank
Control System

Siemens PLC
Danfoss variable frequency drives (VFDs)
SCADA-controlled (SCADA system needs adaptation; not included in this offer)
Central control panel and MCC included
Condition

Year of Manufacture: 2023
Less than 400 operating hours
Excellent condition
Documentation and P&ID drawings available