Whey Permeate Evaporator Optimization – Process Point – Custom AI Solutions For Industries

Optimizing Whey Permeate Evaporator Throughput in Dairy Processing

Executive Summary

Process Point successfully implemented an advanced optimization solution for a large multinational Dairy company’s lactose processing plant. By enhancing the whey permeate evaporator throughput, we significantly improved operational efficiency and product quality.

Client Profile

Industry: Dairy Processing (Nutritional and Healthcare Products)
Location: North America
Production Capacity:240 KT per annum of Whey permeate processing30 KT of Lactose production per annum
240 KT per annum of Whey permeate processing
30 KT of Lactose production per annum

Challenge

Optimize the whey permeate evaporator throughput in the lactose processing plant to improve efficiency and product quality.

Solution

Process Point developed and implemented a data-driven optimization strategy:

Model Development: Created and tested multiple models on the plant floor
Strategy Optimization: Identified "Strategy 4" as the most effective approach
Performance Improvement: Focused on enhancing evaporator performance
Throughput Increase: Optimized dry basis throughput of the permeate evaporator

Key Features

Results and Impact

Our AI-driven solutions have led to remarkable improvements in operational efficiency and cost savings. By optimizing the permeate evaporator, we have achieved substantial gains in throughput and performance.

Increased dry basis throughput of the permeate evaporator by over 15%
Maintained solid content between 60-65% (w/w)
Significant improvement in evaporator performance
Projected savings of over 10 million dollars per year when deployed across all 4 plants

Conclusion

Process Point’s data-driven solution significantly enhanced the client’s lactose processing efficiency, increasing evaporator throughput by 15% while maintaining product quality. This optimization showcases our ability to deliver substantial value in dairy industry operations.