CONTINUOUS SYSTEM (HYGIENIC) TELEME FILTERING MACHINE

Abstract

The invention relates to a fully automatic curd strainer used to filter or dewater solid material with dispersed particle surface properties in a liquid until a targeted dry matter content is achieved. Primarily used in the dairy industry, it separates the liquid and solid phases after the sedimentation process using a suitable filtration system, ensuring precise filtration until the target phase's dry matter content is reached. It prevents dry matter loss and regulates the moisture level in the product thanks to a drum system that is compatible with the physicochemical structure.

Description

1 TARIFF CONTINUOUS SYSTEM (HYGIENIC) TELEME FILTERING MACHINE Technical Area 5 The invention describes a solid dispersed in a liquid with different particle surface properties. the material is filtered until the target dry matter content is reached or It relates to a curd strainer used for the purpose of dewatering. The invention is particularly useful for the sedimentation process, especially in the dairy industry, involving liquid and... Separation of the solid phase from the target phase using a suitable filtration system and drying of the target phase physicochemical Preventing dry matter loss thanks to a drum system suitable for the structure and 15 This relates to a fully automatic curd strainer that regulates the moisture level in the product. State of the Art The sedimentation process is a critical step in the production of dairy products. This process involves milk 20 physicochemical changes of proteins (especially casein) under the influence of acids or enzymes The result is that it separates from the liquid phase by forming a network structure and becomes a solid structure called teleme. (curd) is formed, and the remaining liquid part is known as whey. This is the separation process, where the curd is strained after settling during cheese production. The casein and some of the fat that make up the structure of the cheese remain in the curd, leaving behind 25%. It is known that the components pass into the whey (WW). Therefore, sedimentation and the subsequent filtration process of milk, which has great value in human nutrition and is produced in limited quantities. It plays a decisive role in the quality and performance of products. Especially in dairy products with a delicate structure such as curd, cottage cheese and teleme, teleme The filtration process continues until the desired moisture level is reached without breaking down its structure. Completion is important. Approximately 80% of the milk processed into cheese becomes whey. It is transforming into (PAS). Whey (WW), a significant byproduct of the dairy industry, is the process of milk fermentation by cheese rennet. or a yellowish-green residue remaining after coagulation with organic acid 35 It is a liquid. Whey is obtained as an important byproduct in cheese production. 2 Although it varies according to current cheese production techniques, PAS is high. It contains lactose, fat, water-soluble protein, and minerals in proportion to the amount of fat. PAS Its protein structure cannot be synthesized in the human body and must be obtained from external sources. There are protein components that must be obtained through diet. 5 These components of PAS have a significant impact on nutritional health. PAS The solubility of these valuable proteins depends on temperature, pH, and salt concentration. It depends. In industrial applications, serum proteins are the most common application. Physicochemical changes are achieved through factors affecting its solubility, and The sedimentation process results in products similar to cottage cheese. 10 The utilization of whey is given great importance in developed countries, and Whey is used to produce various cheeses, whey butter, lactose, biogas, and various other products. It is used in the production of alcoholic beverages, yogurt, the meat industry, bread making, and ice cream. in production and as an additive to animal feed, either directly or as whey powder 15 and is used as a concentrate. PAS has a high protein and energy content. Their values ​​are effective in increasing the growth rate of animals and improving their overall health. It is used as a nutritional supplement for young and growing animals. It is being evaluated, and has a wide range of uses, particularly in pig feeding. It is found that for pigs that are good at digesting lactose, whey promotes weight gain and 20 It is an effective feed source for increasing growth rate. Global economy and sustainability. In their policies, the way industrial waste (PAS) is used is of great importance and valuable. a valuable raw material source such as PAS that arises in the processing of milk. the method by which the byproduct will be processed, its conformity with social values, and its level of development. It plays a decisive role at the level. 25 PAS, which has high nutritional value, is not adequately treated in most dairy farms in our country due to insufficient infrastructure. It cannot be evaluated adequately due to this. The most common method is whey. It is known that cottage cheese is produced from its liquid. Other industrial systems that convert whey into different products have high... It finds limited application in terms of investment and cost requirements. Milk If whey, obtained as a byproduct of the cheese industry, is not processed, it becomes waste. as (high COD - chemical oxygen demand and BOD - biological oxygen demand) environment This leads to problems and also the loss of valuable nutrients within it. 35 This leads to food waste. 3 PAS (Platelet-Rich Plasma) causes significant environmental problems if not evaluated. The total current PAS production worldwide is approximately between 180 and 190. It is estimated that millions of tons / year are dumped into the environment without any processing. The organic matter in PAS undergoes fermentation, resulting in significant environmental impacts. It leads to pollution. PAS, biological oxygen (BOD) and chemical oxygen (COD) It is a waste product with high demand. Therefore, in many countries, no whey is used. Discharging untreated waste into sewers or the environment is prohibited. General Specifically, pollution resulting from 1 liter of whey being directly mixed with wastewater. The amount is roughly equivalent to the pollution produced by one person in a day. 10 tons of milk a day... without utilizing the approximately 8 tons of whey left over from processing the cheese A business that pollutes the environment causes an environmental impact on the same level as a city with a population of 8,000. It can cause pollution. The amount of PAS produced worldwide each year can affect the eyes. When this is taken into account, it becomes clearer how great the risk of pollution is. It is understood that there are various ways to use or dispose of whey. There are several methods. The basic components of whey can be obtained either by the sedimentation method or... They can be separated by an ultrafiltration method. The resulting proteins are of a specific type. It can be used in the production of cheeses; by crystallizing the raw or concentrated product. The lactose obtained is for human food or the pharmaceutical industry. can be evaluated. In our country, the common practice for whey production technique is 20 is being implemented. Essentially, in the curd production technique, the whey is processed using appropriate heat treatment. Proteins are precipitated, and by filtering with appropriate techniques, the target dry matter content is reached (25%). It is filtered until it reaches that level. Lor cheese is produced by acidifying the whey according to the technique and with minimal pasteurization. its unique color, taste and It is a dairy product with flavor (TS 13358 Lor standard). The serum proteins (α-lactalbumin and β-lactoglobulin) found in whey react with heat. Curd cheese, obtained by denaturing and precipitating it through a specific dry matter content After being filtered until it reaches the desired level, fermentation and maturation processes are carried out. It is offered for direct consumption without undergoing any fermentation process. Because it is not applied, no acidic structure forms in the product, and the product has a high pH value of 35. Compared to other cheese products, it is more prone to spoilage. (Handmade) 4 Salt can be added to improve the flavor of the cheese produced. High pH. Due to their high moisture content, PAS cheeses provide a suitable environment for microbial growth. This is due to the heat treatment applied in the production of curd, which eliminates microorganisms in the product. microbial contamination during the subsequent filtration process is eliminated. Contaminations pose a risk of spoilage to the product. 5 Consumers want better quality, more nutritious products with fewer additives, Choosing foods that are long-lasting and suitable for one's daily routine, producers and It directs researchers to studies in this field. In the production of dairy products, 10 innovative designs and technologies are being developed in supply chain and process solutions. The process continues, but manual techniques are still used in cheese production. This is being done. In industry practice, low-quality products with a short shelf life are being avoided. erroneous practices were carried out with the aim of contributing to the business economy. It is known. In the current technique, the product is filtered through a cheesecloth placed inside a perforated tray. and under free flow and pressure until the desired dry matter level is reached. It is kept waiting. This technique, applied intermittently and with human labor, improves product quality. and have disadvantages in terms of production cost. Press cloths and The cleanliness of the boats is insufficient to ensure hygiene conditions and food safety. 20 Therefore, for effective cleaning and hygiene practices in the manual filtration process, additional measures are needed. Costs are incurred. Today, consumers want higher quality, easy-to-prepare, nutritious options. Containing fewer additives, having a longer shelf life, offering greater variety, and 25 They have begun to prefer foods that suit the requirements of their lifestyle. Therefore liquid-solid mixture to meet sectoral needs in the known state of the art in separating to the desired level (to the desired dry matter level) by filtration a machine that applies a continuous system hygienic process (in dewatering) It was needed. 30 In the literature review, EP3429337 is given as an example of the known state of the technique. Document number [number] can be shown. The document in question concerns the production of towed curd cheeses. It relates to a cheese kneading machine for its production. The machine in question is used for pulling... The production of teleme cheese is possible, but the straining process cannot be carried out. 35 In conclusion, the existence of the above problems and the inadequacy of the current solutions, This has made it necessary to make improvements in the technical field. Purpose of the Invention The present invention eliminates the aforementioned disadvantages and contributes to the relevant technical field. This relates to a continuous system (hygienic) curd straining machine that brings new advantages. The main purpose of the invention is to separate the liquid and solid phases after the sedimentation process in the dairy industry. Separation of the target phases using a suitable filtration system and dry matter content of 10 Fully automated telemetry that provides a precise filtering process until the contents are reached. The goal is to create a filtering machine. The aim of the invention is to dry by means of a drum system that is suitable for the physicochemical structure. Prevents substance loss and regulates the moisture level in the product. (Teleme filtration 15) The goal is to create a machine. Another purpose of the invention is to maintain the curd structure during the straining process with the drum system. filtering process until the desired moisture level is reached without breaking down The goal is to develop a cheese straining machine that enables its completion. 20 Another purpose of the invention is to separate the whey from the curd after cooking in cheese production. The aim is to develop a curd strainer used in its separation. Another aim of the invention is to improve shelf life through the use of additives. reducing the need, minimizing economic losses, and providing high-quality products. The goal is to develop a cheese-filtering machine that will provide the infrastructure for its improvement. Another aim of the invention is to improve hygienic production infrastructure and thus eliminate defective products. Teleme 30 also helps prevent practices that adulterate products. The goal is to create a filtering machine. To fulfill all the purposes mentioned above and those that can be derived from the detailed explanation. The invention involves a solid particle dispersed in a liquid and having different particle surface properties. the material must be filtered until the target dry matter content is reached or 35 It is a curd straining machine used for the purpose of dewatering, 6 - a drum whose position on the ground can be adjusted and which can be tilted at a specific angle. subframe assembly, - adjustable tilt, located on the lower chassis assembly and capable of rotational movement. The liquid phase and the solid phase are mixed at the desired level via a cylindrical drum. With its precise structure, it can be separated and its slope adjusted using the desired function (5). A filtration drum that enables filtration at the dry matter level. - connected to the filter drum on the lower chassis assembly and filtering drum drive group, which provides the rotational movement of the drum in the drum - located within the drum lower chassis assembly and filtered in the filtering drum. lower boiler assembly containing a tank that enables the collection of liquid afterwards, 10 - connected to the lower tank group and in the lower tank group during the filtration process The collected liquid is transferred at regular intervals and filtered when necessary. enabling the flow of water to be sprayed onto the surface of the drum by pressurized stream boiler pump assembly, - located on the filter drum and transmitted via the boiler pump group 15 the liquid, the solid particles that get stuck on the drum's filtering surface to prevent the accumulation of waste and blockages on the drum strainer surface the sprinkler line that provides, - a closed structure placed over a filtering drum, allowing for the filtering process. drum body chassis 20 which ensures that it takes place under hygienic conditions. group, - to ensure fully automatic operation of the cheese straining machine electrical system that controls and regulates the operating regime of the cheese straining machine. It is related to the inclusion of a panel. The structural and characteristic features and all the advantages of the invention are given in the figures below. And thanks to the detailed explanation written with references to these figures, it becomes clearer. This will be understood as such. Therefore, the evaluation should also include these forms and detailed explanations. This should be done taking that into consideration. Figures that will help understand the invention. Figure 1: View of the disassembled version of the cheese straining machine, which is the subject of the invention. Figure 2a: Filtering drum of the cheese filtering machine that is the subject of the invention. It is the appearance. 35 7 Figure 2b: Disassembly of the straining drum of the curd straining machine, which is the subject of the invention. It is the appearance of its state. Figure 3a: Perspective view of the cheese straining machine, which is the subject of the invention. Figure 3b: Another perspective of the cheese straining machine, the subject of the invention. It is the appearance. 5 Explanation of Part References 10. Drum lower chassis assembly 20. Filter drum 10 21. Drum 211. Drum filtering surface 22. Screw conveyor 23. Drum product input group 24. Bed distance plate 15 25. Drum bearing assembly 30. Drum drive group 40. Lower boiler group 41. Kazan 42. Boiler lid 20 50. Boiler pump group 60. Fountain line 70th CIP line 80. Drum body chassis assembly 81. Boiler inspection hatch 25 82. Drum interior viewing window 83. Gearbox housing 84. CIP enclosure cover 90. Electrical panel Detailed Description of the Invention This detailed description explains the preferred method for the curd straining machine that is the subject of the invention. alternatives, solely for the purpose of better understanding the subject and without any limitations It is explained in a way that will not create an impact. 35 8 Figure 1 shows the disassembled version of the cheese straining machine, which is the subject of the invention. It is given. Accordingly, the most basic form of the curd strainer is; on the ground. The drum lower chassis assembly (10), which can be positioned and tilted at a certain angle, lower The chassis assembly (10) has a rotating movement that can be adjusted in inclination. by doing this, the liquid phase and the solid phase can be separated with the desired level of precision. 5 The filter drum (20) providing the filter drum (20) is on the lower chassis assembly (10). drum drive which is associated with and provides the rotational movement of the filtering drum (20) group (30), connected to drum lower chassis group (10) and in the filtering drum (20) Lower tank assembly (40) which enables the collection of liquid after filtration, lower tank connected to group (40) and in lower boiler group (40) 10 during the filtration process The collected liquid is transferred at regular intervals and, if necessary, the filter drum is used. (20) Boiler pump that enables the conveyance of pressurized flow to be sprayed onto the surface. group (50), located on the filter drum (20) and boiler pump group (50) The solid that is attached to the drum filtering surface (211) of the drum (21) is transmitted by means of the liquid. the collection of particles and clogging on the drum filter surface (211) 15 with the nozzle line (60), filter drum (20) and boiler (41) that prevents water from entering. on-site cleaning of surfaces that come into contact with the product. This ensures the application of cleaning fluids under appropriate temperature and mechanical conditions. The CIP line (70) is closed onto the filter drum (20) and the filtering process is closed. Drum body chassis assembly 20, which ensures hygienic conditions within the structure. (80), to ensure the fully automatic operation of the curd straining machine. electrical panel (90) that controls and regulates the operating regime of the filtering machine It includes. The drum base frame 25, which forms the lower support structure of the curd straining machine that is the subject of the invention. By rotating on the group (10), the liquid phase and the solid phase are mixed to the desired level. It is connected to a filter drum (20) which enables the separation of the delicate structure. The position of the mentioned drum lower chassis assembly (10) can be adjusted, tilting at a specific angle. Filtration in the filtration drum (20) with the given structure at the desired dry matter level A slope has been created to facilitate its implementation. 30 As shown in Figures 2a and 2b, the filter drum in question (20) basically consists of Separation structure suitable for the particle size according to the composition of the mixture to be filtered. and cylindrical form with drum filtering surface (211) with holes in the geometry It includes a drum (21). The rotational movement of the drum (21) is driven by the drum drive group (30) 35 This is provided by a tube in the form of a helical, inside the drum (21). 9 A scraper screw (22) is installed. The scraper screw (22) removes the product inside the drum (21). its advancement and free fall motion and distance to the gliding wall It ensures the efficiency of filtration through mechanical effects. Drum (21), scraper screw (22) together with a drum bearing assembly (25) and the aforementioned The drum bearing assembly (25) is also fixed onto the drum lower chassis assembly (10). 5 The position of the drum lower chassis assembly (10) can be adjusted, and it can be tilted at a specific angle. With its structure, the filter drum (20) can be inclined and the material to be separated The desired dry matter level is achieved by the effect of mechanical forces applied to the particles. Proper filtration is possible. The scraper screw (22) located inside the drum (21) and the product inside the drum (21) while its advancement is ensured, free fall motion and the filtration wall The efficiency of filtration has been increased by mechanical effects at the distance. Scraper screw (22) with the drum (21) on the drum filtering surface (211) on the surface where the product is filtered The scraping process has improved the filtration efficiency. 15 spiral-shaped tubes The rotational movement of the resulting scraper screw (22) on the drum (21) filtering surface (211) ensures that the collected product moves forward by scraping. Scraper screw (22), by positioning the drum (21) at a certain distance from the drum filtering surface (211), The product trapped on the drum filter surface (211) is transferred to the solid phase in the ongoing product flow. It was ensured that it was gained and kept in the drum (21). 20 The liquid and solid mixture to be filtered is connected to the drum product inlet (21) The flow into the drum (21) is ensured by the group (23). Drum product inlet flow elements in the group (23) bearings located on the drum bearing group (25) It is mounted to the drum bearing assembly (25) by means of the spacer plate (24). 25 A nozzle line (60) is positioned on the filter drum (20) so that the drum (21) Collecting and screening solid particles trapped on the surface by improving their surface properties. Blockages on the surface have been removed. Collection of the liquid separated from the solid phase after filtration in the filtration drum (20) to provide a lower boiler assembly (40) inside the drum lower chassis assembly (10) It is located below the filter drum (20). (40) basically a cauldron (41) in which the liquid filtered from the drum (21) is collected and the cauldron (41) with hole structure smaller than separation particle size on the boiler 35 It has a lid (42). The boiler lid is removable and attachable to the boiler (41). (42), in order to ensure that the filtration process is carried out precisely in the boiler (41) ensures the efficiency of the filtration process and reduces dry matter losses. It prevents. The hygienic liquid separated from the solid phase in the drum (21) is collected. Level sensors that measure the level of the liquid are placed inside the boiler (41). They are linked. 5 The liquid collected in the boiler (41) during the continuous system filtration process is regularly transfer at intervals and, if necessary, to the drum (21) drum filtering surface (211) Boiler 10 which enables the water to be conveyed to the nozzle line (60) to be sprayed by pressurized flow The pump group (50) operates fully automatically with the automation system. Boiler The pump group (50) automatically activates with the level sensor data in the boiler (41). It ensures the discharge of the liquid collected in the boiler (41). The tank (41) where the liquid separated from the solid phase in the drum (21) is collected, is connected to the CIP line (70) and 15 Enables on-site cleaning of interior surfaces that come into contact with the product by connecting them. Hygienic features have been improved. Sprinkler line (60) and filter drum (20), drum body chassis assembly (80) positioned so that the filtration process takes place in a closed system under hygienic conditions 20 This has been ensured. On-site cleaning within the aforementioned closed system. Cleaning fluids for the application at appropriate temperature and mechanical conditions Hygienic production conditions were ensured with the CIP line (70) which enabled its implementation. Product outlet opening (80) in drum body chassis assembly, CIP cover (84) and 25 by closing the CIP line (70) CIP cleaning fluids, the aforementioned product output It prevents leakage from the opening. At least one drum interior viewing window (82) in the drum body chassis assembly (80) 30 A manual process control that enables monitoring of the inside of the drum (21) by being placed inside. a point has been created. At the same time, the filtration that occurs in the drum (21) drum body chassis for visual inspection and manual intervention. The removable boiler inspection cover (81) is connected to the group (80). Drum to ensure that the drive unit (30) is protected from product and process-related effects A gearbox housing (83) is fitted over the drum drive assembly (30). 35 11 Thanks to the curd straining machine described in this invention, products such as curd can be produced in the dairy industry. Continuous system hygienic production process equipment has been developed and curd cooking in the unit, the serum proteins found in whey are affected by the effect of temperature After sedimentation is ensured, it is transferred to the filter drum (20) using the appropriate technique. It is provided. The Teleme straining machine is used in curd production to separate the product from the cheese after cooking. 5 In the filtration of liquid-solid mixtures, especially in the separation of groundwater. It is used.

Claims

12 REQUESTS 1. A solid dispersed in a liquid, with particles having different surface properties. the material is filtered until the target dry matter content is reached or It is a curd straining machine used for dewatering purposes, and its features are: 5 - drum lower chassis assembly (10), - located on the lower chassis assembly (10) and performing rotational movement and tilting the desired dryness can be achieved by means of an adjustable cylindrical drum (21) a filtration drum that enables filtration at the material level (20), 10 - associated with the filter drum (20) on the lower chassis assembly (10) and drum drive which provides the rotational movement of the filter drum (20) group (30), - located within the drum lower chassis assembly (10) and in the filtering drum (20) has a boiler (41) that collects the liquid after filtration. lower boiler group (40), - connected to the lower boiler group (40) and during the filtration process Transfer of the liquid collected in the boiler group (40) at regular intervals and If necessary, pressurized flow to the surface of the filter drum (20) Boiler pump group (50) which enables the conveyance to be sprayed, 20 - located on the filter drum (20) and boiler pump group (50) the liquid conveyed through the drum (21) to the drum filtering surface (211) the collection of trapped solid particles and their spreading on the drum filter surface (211) sprinkler line (60) which prevents blockages, - closed onto the filter drum (20) and the filtering process is closed 25 drum that ensures hygienic conditions within the building body chassis assembly (80), - controlling and operating the operating regime of the teleme straining machine It contains an electrical panel (90).

2. A curd straining machine conforming to Claim 1, whose feature is; the aforementioned straining surfaces that are connected to the drum (20) and the boiler (41) and that come into contact with the product Appropriate temperature of cleaning fluids for on-site cleaning application and includes a CIP line (70) which enables its application under mechanical conditions. 35 13 3. A curd straining machine conforming to Claim 1, whose characteristic is; the aforementioned drum (21) Separation particle size according to the structure of the mixture to be filtered drum filtering surface with holes of suitable structure and geometry (211) It includes.

4. A curd straining machine conforming to Claim 1, whose feature is; the aforementioned drum. (21) located inside and the advancement of the product inside the drum (21) and free mechanical effects of the falling motion and the distance to the filter wall a scraper consisting of a helical tube that ensures the efficiency of filtration It contains a spiral (22). 10 5. Is there a curd strainer that meets any of the above requirements, The feature of the mentioned drum (21) is the scraper screw (22) and the drum lower chassis. drum bearing group (25) which enables it to be fixed onto the group (10) It includes. 15 6. Is there a cheese straining machine that meets any of the above requirements, Its feature is that it is connected to the mentioned drum (21) and the liquid and solid mixture is in the drum (21) contains drum product inlet assembly (23) which allows flow into it.

7. Is there a curd strainer that meets any of the above requirements, Its feature is that it is located on the mentioned drum bearing assembly (25) and drum flow elements in the product input group (23) drum bearing group (25) It contains a bed spacer plate (24) which enables it to be supported.

8. A curd straining machine conforming to Claim 1, whose feature is; the aforementioned boiler. (41) measuring the liquid level contained in and collected in the boiler (41) It automatically activates with the level sensor and level sensor data it provides. Boiler pump group (50) that provides discharge of the liquid collected in the boiler It includes. 30 9. A curd straining machine conforming to Claim 1, whose feature is; the aforementioned boiler. (41) located on which it can be removed and attached and formed in the boiler (41). ensuring the efficiency of the filtration process and preventing dry matter losses, Separation hole structure smaller than particle size in the pot lid (42) 35 It includes. 14 10. A curd straining machine conforming to Claim 1, whose feature is; the aforementioned drum. The product outlet opening (80) in the body chassis assembly is closed and CIP CIP cleaning fluids (70) in the line out through the product outlet opening It includes a CIP containment cap (84) to prevent leakage. 5 11. A curd straining machine conforming to Claim 1, whose feature is; the aforementioned drum. located in the body chassis assembly (80) and monitoring of the inside of the drum (21) It must contain at least one drum interior viewing window (82).

12. A curd straining machine conforming to Claim 1, whose feature is; the aforementioned drum. Connected to the body chassis assembly (80) in a detachable manner and on the drum (21) visual inspection of the filtration that occurs and manual intervention It includes a boiler inspection hatch (81) which enables its implementation.

13. A curd straining machine conforming to Claim 1, whose feature is; the aforementioned drum. located on the drive group (30) and the drum drive group (30) product and Gearbox housing (83) which provides protection from process-related effects It includes.