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POULTRY INDUSTRY
Use: Cooling using ice or chilled water or glycol in the processing of Broilers, Turkeys and Eggs.
Processing needs: Reduce temperature of birds through initial processing retards microbial growth and slows deterioration which increases shelf life of the product.
Packaging needs: Fresh poultry that is packaged for shipment and not frozen requires a cooling medium that is long lasting and low in temperature.
Solutions:
Processing: Immersion chilling in the slaughter line is the most effective way to reduce the carcass temperature quickly and create the desired quality and longevity. Typically the temperatures are 100° F for the bird after evisceration and the target temperature range by USDA is 40° in the breast area and 34 -35° F outside the body cavity. This is normally accomplished by using re-chilled processing water (via a red water chiller) distributed to a tumble or drag through bird chiller where the birds come in contact with the low temperature water. USDA requirements stipulate that a certain amount of water must be removed from the chiller for each bird processed. These water needs range from 1/2 gallon for each broiler to 1 gallon for each turkey processed. The make up water is needed at the lowest temperature achievable. An HTD falling film plate water chiller is normally used to provide this make up water need. Although not as common, ice can be used in the bird chiller to accomplish the chilling and make up water needs.
Packaging: Ice is needed for fresh product being sent to market or to further processing facilities. This ice is normally manufactured at a central point and distributed via a pneumatic blowing system or screw conveyor system to the end use points.
Turbo equipment application:
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Ice makers(C series / Tig / Tigar) , rake storage bins (CB and Automatic Rakes) and pneumatic delivery systems ( Blower, rotary valve and control systems) for delivering ice to chilling or packing locations in a processing facility. USDA approved equipment. |
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HTD plate fluid chillers for water chilling. The chilled water is then used as make up water for the bird chillers in the processing line. This equipment is USDA approved. |
Features:
Turbo fragmented ice benefits:
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Large amount of surface area for quick cooling of product. |
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Does not "shrink" from product in a box. |
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Easy to handle and store due to density and temperature produced. |
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Has an average density higher than other types of ice- more BTU's, same space |
Chilled water benefits:
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Chilled water generator has sanitary, accessible construction |
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Energy efficient production of low temperature water (34° F) |
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Several different storage capacities (sump sizes) |
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Chiller versatile with temperature differences and flow rates. |
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