Food Processing & Cold Storage

Food Processing & Cold Storage

With tight schedules, production quotas, thin margins and health concerns, the food processing and cold storage industry understands the need for proper climate control. Even the best HVAC systems become stressed while trying to fight high humidity and fluctuating temperature levels within the demanding food industry. Help Avoid:

• Sticking, clumping in production
• Visible moisture buildup
• Production delays
• Contamination from moisture/temperature spikes
• Icing or condensation on surfaces

During peak weather seasons a plant may require additional heating/cooling or dehumidification to assure proper interior conditions. After building modifications or expansion the plant may require additional temperature or dehumidification equipment/cfm.

Avoid delays resulting from underperforming/undersized HVAC system. A temporary solution will help achieve production targets while waiting for system upgrades…or save on a capital investment and utilize a temporary solution at a fraction of the cost of permanent.

Food Processing Assistance

Following an expansion of their facility, a food processing facility in the Mid-Atlantic contacted DRYCO to provide additional dehumidification and cooling. Two 30Ton ArcticDRY units and a 5000cfm desiccant dehumidifier were delivered to provde the extra climate control needed to keep the facility running smoothly.  A few months later the units were gone.  No major upgrades were needed.  No major expense to make a capital purchase.  DRYCO makes it easy.

Moisture Regain Prevention – Desiccant Dehumidification

Moisture Regain Prevention in Pneumatic Conveying Systems and Ingredient Production Facilities:

By nature, hygroscopic ingredients attract and retain moisture.  Moving, storing and manufacturing these hygroscopic materials during humid summer months is a challenge in itself without the added nuisance of clumping, sticking, caking, within the conveying lines, silos, fluid beds, spray towers, packaging floor, machinery, etc.  The key to moisture regain prevention with hygroscopic materials is to treat the areas of concern with dehumidified air.  By providing “winter-like” dew point conditions year-round, a higher quality product with consistent production yields are achievable.

Condensation Prevention in Meat Processing Facilities – Dehumidification

Condensation Prevention in Meat Processing Facilities - Dehumidification 

From the production area all the way through to your cold storage and loading docks, condensation in the form of moisture, fog, frost and ice create unwanted production headaches as well as potential USDA code infringements and additional costs to your bottom line.  The key to condensation control in meat processing facilities is to blanket the targeted surfaces with the properly treated dry air.  For many condensation control situations the distribution of the dry air is as important as the supplied volume and humidity or dew point level.  Success comes by focusing the solution at the source of the problem without interrupting the process flow or product yield.