New MicroThermics HTST / UHT Laboratory-Scale Processing System Installed

This new laboratory-scale processing equipment reduces plant trials, accelerates development, and places the researcher on a learning curve, constantly becoming more familiar with how formulas and ingredients interact within processes.

Laboratory vs Pilot Scale:

Laboratory-scale equipment is distinctly different from pilot equipment which are usually small production systems tailored for specific conditions, with extensive process controls, automation and diversion valves. While they are well suited to manufacturing large numbers of samples for test markets and storage studies, they are costly and cumbersome for research. MicroThermics® laboratory-scale equipment is designed to streamline research, cost-effectively. Features like diversion valves have been eliminated to further streamline processing and accelerate development.  Considerable flexibility is built-in so a variety of processing conditions can be duplicated rapidly with very little product,  and very little waste.

MicroThermics® equipment is used for:

Formulation and Scale-Up
Fouling Studies      
Characterizing New Ingredient Performance
Quality Assurance of Ingredient Blends and Flavors
Preparation of Test Samples for In-House Studies
Engineering Studies
Fundamental Research and Kinetic Studies, Including:
        Bacterial Death
        Nutrient Destruction
        Quality Loss Evaluation

For more information regarding use and rental of the University of Minnesota aseptic processing facility, Contact the Pilot Plant Manager:

Ray Miller at 612-624-7776 (tel) or rmiller@umn.edu