Milk powder production is a complex process comprising multiple operational steps. From raw milk reception through filtration, standardization, pasteurization, concentration, and spray drying to final packaging, every stage impacts the quality of the end product. Among these, spray drying, concentration, and process control are critical factors determining both product quality and production efficiency. Understanding the complete milk powder production workflow enables companies to better plan their manufacturing processes and select solutions tailored to their specific needs.
This paper systematically introduces the complete process of industrial yoghurt production, covering six core steps from raw material acceptance, standardization, homogenization, sterilization, fermentation to filling and cold storage. It emphasizes the strict requirements of industrial production compared with traditional production in terms of microbial control, accurate temperature management and health standards, aiming to provide technical reference for large-scale, continuous production of stable and safe yoghurt products.
This article systematically elaborates on the six core dimensions of milk powder production line design — capacity, process technology, energy consumption, hygiene, automation, and product type. It points out that designing a milk powder production line is a complex system engineering task that requires achieving an optimal balance among multiple often-conflicting factors. Capacity determines equipment specifications; the process route differs between whole milk powder and skim milk powder; energy optimization (especially in evaporation and drying stages) directly impacts operating costs; hygiene design is an uncompromising safety benchmark; automation level affects product consistency and labor efficiency; and product type serves as the starting point for the entire design. The article also compares whole milk powder and skim milk powder in terms of fat content, process flow, yield, and target markets, providing a professional reference for project planning.