A concentration membrane device for purification of cow milk production

By automating the connection between the multi-stage concentration membrane module, the feeding unit, and the cleaning liquid tank, the problems of low concentration efficiency and long cleaning time in milk processing are solved, achieving efficient and environmentally friendly concentration, and improving the service life of the equipment and product quality.

CN224485537UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-14HEILONGJIANG KANGPING BIOLOGICAL ENG CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HEILONGJIANG KANGPING BIOLOGICAL ENG CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-02
Publication Date
2026-07-14

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Technical Problem

Existing membrane concentration equipment is easily contaminated by substances such as proteins, fats, and lactose in milk processing, resulting in low concentration efficiency and long cleaning time. Chemical residues affect product quality, and the traditional equipment structure design is insufficient, making it impossible to achieve the concentration effect quickly.

Method used

Design a milk production and purification device that includes multi-stage concentration membrane modules. By connecting the concentration membrane modules in series with the feed unit and the cleaning liquid tank, automated cleaning can be achieved, reducing manual operation, and multi-stage concentration can be used to improve the concentration quality.

Benefits of technology

It improves concentration efficiency, reduces concentration time, avoids membrane contamination, lowers cleaning costs, and ensures the quality of dairy products and the lifespan of equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of concentration membrane equipment for cow milk production purification, belong to cow milk production technical field.A kind of concentration membrane equipment for cow milk production purification, including material tank, material tank bottom is provided with feeding part, further include: at least one group of concentration membrane components, the feed end of concentration membrane component is communicated with the output end of feeding part, and the concentrated liquid outlet of concentration membrane component is fixedly provided with concentrated liquid pipe, material tank top is communicated with concentrated liquid pipe by first communicating pipe, and second valve and seventh valve are respectively fixedly set on first communicating pipe and concentrated liquid pipe;Bottom is communicated with the cleaning liquid tank of lower liquid pipe, and lower liquid pipe is communicated with the input end of feeding part by third valve;The utility model is communicated by the output end of cleaning liquid tank and feeding part, then the feed end of concentration membrane component is communicated with feeding part, after concentration ends, it is convenient to clean the inner wall of pipeline and concentration membrane surface, reduce manual operation, help to improve use effect.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of milk production technology, and in particular to a concentration membrane device for milk production and purification. Background Technology

[0002] In the milk concentration industry, membrane concentration equipment is widely used due to its high efficiency and energy saving. However, existing membrane concentration equipment has significant drawbacks: on the one hand, traditional concentration membranes are easily adsorbed and adhered to the membrane surface by substances such as proteins, fats, and lactose when processing milk, forming a stubborn fouling layer that greatly reduces the concentration efficiency and lifespan of the membrane; on the other hand, existing cleaning methods mostly rely on manual chemical rinsing, which is not only time-consuming and costly, but also leaves chemical residues that may affect the quality of subsequent milk products. Furthermore, frequent use of chemicals can cause irreversible damage to the membrane material. In addition, traditional equipment lacks effective structural design, making it difficult to achieve rapid concentration and unable to remove contaminants in a timely manner during operation, thus failing to meet the high-efficiency, environmentally friendly, and safe production requirements of the dairy industry. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new type of milk concentration membrane equipment that can quickly achieve concentration, avoiding prolonged concentration time and the resulting material and membrane contamination problems. This new milk concentration membrane equipment should also solve the problems of membrane fouling and cleaning. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems of long concentration time and low cleaning efficiency in the existing technology field, and to propose a concentration membrane device for milk production and purification.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0005] A concentration membrane device for milk production and purification includes a material tank with a feeding device at the bottom, and at least one concentration membrane assembly. The inlet of the concentration membrane assembly is connected to the outlet of the feeding device, and a concentration pipe is fixedly installed at the outlet of the concentration membrane assembly. The top of the material tank is connected to the concentration pipe via a first connecting pipe, and a second valve and a seventh valve are fixedly installed on the first connecting pipe and the concentration pipe, respectively. A cleaning liquid tank has a drain pipe connected to its bottom, the drain pipe being connected to the input end of the feeding device via a third valve, and the top of the cleaning liquid tank is connected to the concentration pipe via a second connecting pipe with a fourth valve.

[0006] In order to enable multiple concentrations of milk, preferably, the concentration membrane assembly is provided in three sets: a primary concentration membrane assembly, a secondary concentration membrane assembly, and a tertiary concentration membrane assembly. The primary concentration membrane assembly, the secondary concentration membrane assembly, the tertiary concentration membrane assembly, and the material tank are connected in series to form a channel.

[0007] To facilitate multi-stage concentration, the feed end of the first-stage concentration membrane module is further connected to the output end of the feed unit via a first-stage circulation pump. The concentrate outlets of the first-stage, second-stage, and third-stage concentration membrane modules are respectively fixedly connected to a first-stage outlet pipe, a second-stage outlet pipe, and a third-stage outlet pipe. The third-stage outlet pipe is connected to the concentrate pipe. Furthermore, the feed end of the second-stage concentration membrane module is connected to the first-stage outlet pipe via a second-stage circulation pump, and the feed end of the third-stage concentration membrane module is connected to the second-stage outlet pipe via a third-stage circulation pump.

[0008] To facilitate feeding the concentration membrane module, the feeding component further includes a feeding pump. One end of the feeding pump is connected to the input end of the primary circulation pump through a filter element. A feed pipe with a first valve is fixedly installed at the bottom of the material tank, and a feed pipe with a fifth valve is fixedly installed at the other end of the feeding pump. The feed pipe is connected to the feed pipe, and the drain pipe is connected to the feed pipe.

[0009] Furthermore, a supply pipe with a tenth valve is fixedly installed on the top of the cleaning fluid tank.

[0010] Furthermore, a drain pipe is fixedly installed on the supply pipe, and a ninth valve is fixedly installed at one end of the drain pipe near the supply pipe. The permeate outlets of the first-stage concentration membrane module, the second-stage concentration membrane module, and the third-stage concentration membrane module are all connected to the drain pipe, and an eighth valve is fixedly installed near the outlet of the drain pipe.

[0011] Furthermore, the filter element is a bag filter.

[0012] Furthermore, a discharge pipe is fixedly installed at the end of the feed pipe away from the feed pump, and a sixth valve is fixedly installed on the discharge pipe, with the connection between the drain pipe and the feed pipe located between the fifth valve and the sixth valve.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a concentration membrane device for milk production and purification, which has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] 1. This concentration membrane equipment for milk production and purification connects the output end of the cleaning liquid tank to the feeding device, and then connects the inlet end of the concentration membrane module to the feeding device. After concentration, it is convenient to clean the inner wall of the pipe and the surface of the concentration membrane, reducing manual operation and helping to improve the effect of use.

[0015] 2. This concentration membrane equipment for milk production and purification can improve the concentration quality by setting up multi-stage concentration membrane components and connecting them in series.

[0016] The parts of this device not covered herein are the same as or can be implemented using existing technologies. This utility model connects the output end of the cleaning liquid tank to the feeding device, and then connects the inlet end of the concentration membrane assembly to the feeding device. After concentration, it is convenient to clean the inner wall of the pipe and the surface of the concentration membrane, reduce manual operation, and help improve the use effect. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a concentration membrane device for milk production and purification proposed in this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of a concentration membrane device for milk production and purification proposed in this utility model. Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram of a concentration membrane device for milk production and purification proposed in this utility model. Figure 2 ;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of a concentration membrane device for milk production and purification proposed in this utility model. Figure 3 .

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Material tank; 101. Feed pipe; 102. First connecting pipe; 103. First valve; 104. Second valve; 2. Cleaning fluid tank; 201. Drain pipe; 202. Second connecting pipe; 203. Third valve; 204. Fourth valve; 3. Feed pump; 301. Inlet pipe; 302. Discharge pipe; 303. Fifth valve; 304. Sixth valve; 4. Filter element; 5. Primary circulation pump; 501. Secondary circulation pump; 502. Tertiary circulation pump; 6. Primary concentration membrane module; 601. Secondary concentration membrane module; 602. Tertiary concentration membrane module; 7. Primary outlet pipe; 701. Secondary outlet pipe; 702. Tertiary outlet pipe; 703. Concentrate pipe; 704. Seventh valve; 8. Drain pipe; 801. Eighth valve; 802. Ninth valve; 9. Supply pipe; 901. Tenth valve. Detailed Implementation

[0022] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0024] Example:

[0025] Reference Figures 1-4A concentration membrane device for milk production and purification includes a material tank 1 with a feeding device at the bottom. It also includes at least one set of concentration membrane modules. Preferably, three sets of concentration membrane modules are provided: a primary concentration membrane module 6, a secondary concentration membrane module 601, and a tertiary concentration membrane module 602. The primary, secondary, and tertiary concentration membrane modules 601 and the material tank 1 are connected in series to form a circuit. That is, the input end of the primary concentration membrane module 6 is connected to the output end of the material tank 1, and the input end of the secondary concentration membrane module 601 is connected to the output end of the primary concentration membrane module 6. The input end of the third-stage concentration membrane 602 is connected to the output end of the second-stage concentration membrane module 601 to achieve multi-stage concentration. The feed end of the concentration membrane module is connected to the output end of the feeder. A concentration pipe 703 is fixedly installed at the concentrate outlet of the concentration membrane module. The top of the material tank 1 is connected to the concentration pipe 703 through the first connecting pipe 102, and a second valve 104 and a seventh valve 704 are fixedly installed on the first connecting pipe 102 and the concentration pipe 703, respectively. The bottom of the cleaning liquid tank 2 is connected to the drain pipe 201, which stores cleaning liquid. The drain pipe 201 is connected to the input end of the feeder through the third valve 203. Furthermore, the top of the cleaning liquid tank 2 is connected to the concentrate pipe 703 via a second connecting pipe 202 equipped with a fourth valve 204. During concentration: the material in the material tank 1 is fed into the primary concentration membrane module 6 through the feeding device. After one concentration, the concentrate enters the secondary concentration membrane module 601 for further concentration, achieving a second concentration. The concentrate then enters the tertiary concentration membrane module 602 for further concentration and is finally discharged from the concentrate pipe 703 for subsequent use. Alternatively, it can enter the material tank 1 through the first connecting pipe 102 and then be circulated and concentrated according to the above operation to further improve the concentration quality. During cleaning: after concentration is completed, the cleaning liquid is discharged through the feeding device and the drain pipe 201. The cleaning solution in the cleaning solution tank 2 is pumped to the primary concentration membrane module 6, the secondary concentration membrane module 601, and the tertiary concentration membrane module 602. At this time, the second valve 104, the fourth valve 204, and the permeate outlet of the concentration membrane module are all closed, and the seventh valve 704 is open. At this time, the cleaning solution can clean the inner wall of the pipeline and the concentration membrane in the concentration membrane module. After multiple rinsings, clean water is poured into the cleaning solution tank 2. Finally, the inner wall of the pipeline and the surface of the concentration membrane are cleaned with clean water according to the above cleaning method to clean off the residual cleaning solution. Then, the permeate outlet of the concentration membrane module is opened and cleaned with clean water.

[0026] In use, by connecting the output end of the cleaning fluid tank 2 to the feeding device, and then connecting the feed end of the concentration membrane module to the feeding device, it is convenient to clean the inner wall of the pipeline and the surface of the concentration membrane after concentration, reducing manual operation and helping to improve the effect of use.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 The feed end of the primary concentration membrane module 6 is connected to the output end of the feeder via the primary circulation pump 5. The concentrate outlets of the primary concentration membrane module 6, the secondary concentration membrane module 601, and the tertiary concentration membrane module 602 are respectively fixedly connected to a primary outlet pipe 7, a secondary outlet pipe 701, and a tertiary outlet pipe 702. The tertiary outlet pipe 702 is connected to the concentrate pipe 703, facilitating the delivery of the tertiary concentrated beef into the concentrate pipe 703 for subsequent use. Furthermore, the feed end of the secondary concentration membrane module 601 is connected to the primary outlet pipe 7 via the secondary circulation pump 501, and the feed end of the tertiary concentration membrane module is connected to... The three-stage circulation pump 502 is connected to the two-stage outlet pipe 701. The inlet pressure of the first stage is 0.20~0.35MPa, the inlet pressure of the second stage is 0.2~0.36MPa, and the inlet pressure of the third stage is 0.20~0.36MPa; the outlet pressure of the first stage is 0.14~0.20MPa, the outlet pressure of the second stage is 0.14~0.22MPa, and the outlet pressure of the third stage is 0.14~0.26MPa. The temperature is maintained at 30-50℃. During use, the pressure of the liquid during concentration can be guaranteed by the first-stage circulation pump 502, the second-stage circulation pump 501, and the third-stage circulation pump 702, which facilitates concentration.

[0028] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Here, the feeding components include a feeding pump 3. One end of the feeding pump 3 is connected to the input end of the primary circulation pump 5 through a filter element 4. The filter element 4 is a bag filter, preferably made of food-grade materials such as polypropylene (PP) or nylon, with the model number FD-2D-2S. A feed pipe 101 with a first valve 103 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the material tank 1, and an inlet pipe 301 with a fifth valve 303 is fixedly installed at the other end of the feeding pump 3. The feed pipe 101 and the inlet pipe 301 are connected, and the drain pipe 201 is connected to the inlet pipe 301. In use, by starting the feeding pump 3 and opening the first valve 103, the material in the material tank 1 can be drawn through the feed pipe 101 and then sent to the concentration membrane module for concentration to improve the usage effect.

[0029] Reference Figure 4 A supply pipe 9 with a tenth valve 901 is fixedly installed on the top of the cleaning liquid tank 2 to facilitate the addition of cleaning liquid and clean water to the cleaning liquid tank 2.

[0030] Reference Figure 4A drain pipe 8 is fixedly installed on the supply pipe 9. A ninth valve 802 is fixedly installed at one end of the drain pipe 8 near the supply pipe 9. The permeate outlets of the first-stage concentration membrane module 6, the second-stage concentration membrane module 601, and the third-stage concentration membrane module 602 are all connected to the drain pipe 8. An eighth valve 801 is fixedly installed near the outlet of the drain pipe 8. The permeate of the concentration membrane module can be discharged to the outside through the drain pipe 8. During soaking, the eighth valve 801, the ninth valve 802, and the tenth valve 901 can be closed to intercept the cleaning solution in the concentration membrane module and the pipe, thereby achieving the soaking effect.

[0031] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 A discharge pipe 302 is fixedly installed at the end of the feed pipe 301 away from the feed pump 3. A sixth valve 304 is fixedly installed on the discharge pipe 302. The connection between the drain pipe 201 and the feed pipe 301 is located between the fifth valve 303 and the sixth valve 304. In use, by opening the third valve 203 and the sixth valve 304, the residual cleaning liquid in the cleaning liquid tank 2 can be discharged, thereby improving the usage effect.

[0032] In this utility model, a chemical cleaning method is used, and the specific cleaning process is as follows:

[0033] Water cleaning: Clean the membrane and pipeline with circulating water for 60 minutes;

[0034] Alkaline cleaning: Use an alkaline cleaning agent with a concentration of 1%-2% and a conductivity of 90-130ms at 50-60℃ for 60 minutes of continuous cleaning.

[0035] Water rinsing: Rinse with clean water for about 50-60 minutes until the pH of the outlet liquid is between 6 and 8;

[0036] Acid cleaning: Use an acidic cleaning agent with a concentration of 1%-1.5% and a conductivity of 77-111ms at 40-50℃ for 60 minutes of continuous cleaning.

[0037] Water rinsing: Rinse the residual acid with clean water for about 50-60 minutes until the pH of the outlet liquid is between 6 and 8, and record the cleaning data.

[0038] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A concentration membrane device for milk production and purification, comprising a material tank (1), characterized in that, The bottom of the material tank (1) is provided with a feeding device, and it also includes: At least one set of concentration membrane modules, The feed end of the concentrated membrane assembly is connected to the output end of the feeder, and the concentrated liquid outlet of the concentrated membrane assembly is fixedly provided with a concentrated liquid pipe (703). The top of the material tank (1) is connected to the concentrated liquid pipe (703) through a first connecting pipe (102), and a second valve (104) and a seventh valve (704) are fixedly provided on the first connecting pipe (102) and the concentrated liquid pipe (703), respectively. The bottom of the cleaning liquid tank (2) is connected to the drain pipe (201). The drain pipe (201) is connected to the feed input end through the third valve (203). The top of the cleaning liquid tank (2) is connected to the concentrate pipe (703) through the second connecting pipe (202) with the fourth valve (204).

2. The concentration membrane equipment for milk production and purification according to claim 1, characterized in that, The concentration membrane assembly is provided in three groups, namely a primary concentration membrane assembly (6), a secondary concentration membrane assembly (601) and a tertiary concentration membrane assembly (602). The primary concentration membrane assembly (6), the secondary concentration membrane assembly (601), the tertiary concentration membrane assembly (602) and the material tank (1) are connected in series to form a channel.

3. A concentration membrane device for milk production and purification according to claim 2, characterized in that, The feed end of the primary concentration membrane module (6) is connected to the output end of the feeder via a primary circulation pump (5). The concentrated liquid outlets of the primary concentration membrane module (6), the secondary concentration membrane module (601), and the tertiary concentration membrane module (602) are respectively fixedly connected to a primary liquid outlet pipe (7), a secondary liquid outlet pipe (701), and a tertiary liquid outlet pipe (702). The tertiary liquid outlet pipe (702) is connected to the concentrated liquid pipe (703). The feed end of the secondary concentration membrane module (601) is connected to the primary liquid outlet pipe (7) via a secondary circulation pump (501), and the feed end of the tertiary concentration membrane module is connected to the secondary liquid outlet pipe (701) via a tertiary circulation pump (502).

4. A concentration membrane device for milk production and purification according to claim 3, characterized in that, The feeding device includes a feeding pump (3), one end of which is connected to the input end of a primary circulation pump (5) through a filter element (4). The bottom of the material tank (1) is fixedly provided with a feeding pipe (101) with a first valve (103), and the other end of the feeding pump (3) is fixedly provided with a feeding pipe (301) with a fifth valve (303). The feeding pipe (101) is connected to the feeding pipe (301), and the drain pipe (201) is connected to the feeding pipe (301).

5. A concentration membrane device for milk production and purification according to claim 4, characterized in that, The top of the cleaning fluid tank (2) is fixedly equipped with a supply pipe (9) with a tenth valve (901).

6. A concentration membrane device for milk production and purification according to claim 5, characterized in that, A drain pipe (8) is fixedly installed on the supply pipe (9). A ninth valve (802) is fixedly installed at one end of the drain pipe (8) near the supply pipe (9). The permeate outlets of the first-stage concentration membrane module (6), the second-stage concentration membrane module (601), and the third-stage concentration membrane module (602) are all connected to the drain pipe (8). An eighth valve (801) is fixedly installed near the outlet of the drain pipe (8).

7. A concentration membrane device for milk production and purification according to claim 6, characterized in that, The filter element (4) is a bag filter.

8. A concentration membrane device for milk production and purification according to claim 7, characterized in that, A discharge pipe (302) is fixedly installed at the end of the feed pipe (301) away from the feed pump (3). A sixth valve (304) is fixedly installed on the discharge pipe (302), and the connection between the liquid drain pipe (201) and the feed pipe (301) is located between the fifth valve (303) and the sixth valve (304).