HRS energy-efficient food processing solutions

The last 16 months have seen unprecedented activity in global energy and food markets. With rising energy and input prices affecting everyone in the supply chain, the importance of energy-efficient processing solutions has never been higher.

Many processes in food production have a high energy requirement due to their use of heat. However, the amount of energy required can be significantly influenced by the equipment used. HRS Heat Exchangers have more than 40 years’ experience in improving the efficiency of heat transfer and food processing.

Energy is usually the largest operating cost, meaning energy efficiency is a key factor when choosing equipment. A difference of 5–10% in thermal efficiency will quickly translate into direct savings in energy or running costs.

The high efficiency of HRS designs provides short payback. Whether it’s standalone equipment or complete packaged systems, HRS produces a wide range of equipment and systems, including: corrugated tube and scraped surface heat exchangers; pasteurisers and sterilisers; in-place cleaning systems (CIP and SIP); aseptic fillers; direct steam injection sterilisers; concentration and evaporation systems; ice crushers and melters; hydraulic piston pumps; air removal (deaeration) systems; and more, including bespoke systems.

The company's equipment includes hygienic corrugated tube and scraped-surface heat exchanger designs, which are particularly suitable for highly viscous products. Options such as heat regeneration provide high levels of energy efficiency, while features such as remote monitoring and telemetry are standard.