Modelling and simulation of pasteurized milk production using superPro designer

Production of pasteurized milk was successfully modelled and simulated in this study using SuperPro Designer. Before developing the modelling process, the required unit operations and operating conditions were obtained from previous study. After gaining all the data needed, process flow diagram was developed and the data obtained was entered as input material. Pasteurized milk production was divided into three sections which are clarification section, homogenization section and pasteurization section. Clarification section deals with raw material that needed to be clarified into the product desired, homogenization section involve to improve the taste of the milk while pasteurization section is the most crucial operation in this modelling. Pasteurization process is needed to kills bacteria increase the shelf life of the milk within 12 to 21 days under proper refrigeration. 20 000 L were produced in this simulation model. The operating cost for pasteurized milk production is $ 481 662 000 and gross margin in this study is 39.18%. The models were successfully simulated and reports such as stream and material report and economic report were generated and analysed.