Case Study
Dairy Crest high care solution
Overview
Client: Saputo
Industry: Dairy Product
Project Overview: HEPA filtration and sock distribution solution maintains a positive pressure environment
Outcomes
- HEPA filtration to prevent yeast and mould contamination
- Online installation with no production downtime
- Installation in a difficult, confined space
Challenges
Saputo Dairy needed to maintain a positive pressure environment in butter-packing areas utilising high-efficiency filtration to prevent contamination from yeasts and moulds.
Solutions
We designed an air conditioning system utilising three-stage filtration up to H10 grade.
As the use of air ductwork was restricted, we came up with the solution of air distribution via air socks. It was installed around the existing system, so there was no production downtime.
As a result of our improvements, there was increased control over potential contamination and an upturn in working conditions for personnel.
The client has subsequently committed to further contracts involving the removal of the existing plant and a replacement to ventilate the butter-processing area.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the implementation of a HEPA filtration and sock distribution solution for Dairy Crest successfully maintained a positive pressure environment in the butter-packing areas, effectively preventing yeast and mould contamination. This innovative air conditioning system, designed with three-stage filtration up to H10 grade and utilizing air socks due to ductwork restrictions, was installed without causing any production downtime, even in a confined space. The result was enhanced control over potential contamination and improved working conditions for personnel. The success of this project has led the client to commit to further contracts for ventilating the butter-processing area.