1、TECHNOLOGY,MEASUREMENT AND PROCESSING STRATEGIESOFHOMOGENIZATIONOPTIMIZEDMILK2 CONTENTS Introduction.3 Who is this white paper for?.3 Homogenization is ready for a change.3 Milk composition,quality and behaviour.5 Milk is an emulsion.5 Milk fat is in motion.6 Milk quality.8 Enzymatic effects on long

2、er shelf life.9 Long storage times.10 Homogenizer technology.11 Homogenization mechanics.11 Homogenization with two devices.12 Homogenizer performance.15 Homogenization efficiency.15 United States Public Health(USPH)method.15 Centrifugation method.16 Particle size distribution.16 Factors influencing

3、 homogenization efficiency.19 Homogenization pressure.19 Homogenization device.19 Gap height relationship to pressure,capacity and device diameter.20 Milk composition effects on homogenization efficiency.21 Homogenizer placement in a line.22 Homogenization energy consumption(pressure).23 Planning a

4、homogenization strategy at your dairy.25 How do you know if you are over-homogenizing?.25 Do you need guidance or help with measuring homogenization efficiency?.25 Are consumers complaining about creaming?.26 Tips for pros.27 Remember that we are here for you!.28 Complete dairy support.28 References

5、.29 3 INTRODUCTION Who is this white paper for?This white paper provides a detailed background on homogenization the whys and wherefores,the technologies involved,and in particular how homogenization performance is measured.All of these have a bearing on how you design and operate white milk dairy l

6、ines,as well as how you specify the products you produce and market.As such,it is relevant to technical specialists in dairy processing,such as production managers,quality managers,R&D managers,environmental managers and process engineers.Dairy plant managers and procurement specialists will find in