Revolutionary GEA software drastically lowers water and energy consumption!

Revolutionary GEA software drastically lowers water and energy consumption!

11.11.2024 - 10:00

Gea Group Aktiengesellschaft

The Ammerland dairy in Wiefelstede, Northern Germany, has taken a revolutionary step towards sustainability with the help of the groundbreaking GEA software! Thanks to the digital tools GEA Smart Filtration CIP and GEA Smart Filtration Flush, the water consumption could be reduced by an incredible 48 % and energy consumption when cleaning by breathtaking 77 %. These savings exceed all expectations and show how modern technology can transform milk processing.

intelligent cleaning for maximum efficiency

The membrane filtration systems that are indispensable in dairy separate valuable products such as whey into their components. Before the new software was introduced, the pumps continued to take full swing during cleaning, which used enormous amounts of water and electricity. Now the GEA software is intelligent and pulsating, which not only drastically lowers energy consumption, but also shortens the cleaning time by an average of 15 %. That means more production time and less waste!

"The results far exceed our expectations," says Armin Tjards, overall management of production of the Ammerland dairy. This technology is not only environmentally friendly, but also economically advantageous. With annual savings of around 180,000 euros and a return on investment of less than two years, the dairy proves that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand. GEA plans to use these innovative tools in the dairy and food industry to optimize even more systems.

The successful implementation of these digital technologies shows the enormous potential that GEA Smart Filtration CIP and Flush offer for the future of food production. The Ammerland dairy is a shining example of how modern technology not only increases efficiency, but can also make a decisive contribution to reducing CO2 emissions. A real progress for the industry!