- Fresh Milk • Ultimate Preservation
Flow Ice Slurry:
Next-Gen Cooling for
Fresh Milk Industry
Rapid pre-cooling, homogeneous temperature control, and up to 35% energy savings compared to conventional ice banks. Preserve milk quality from milking parlor to storage tank.
99.9% microbial inhibition < 30 min to 4°C No thermal shock
Why dairy farms & processors choose ice slurry
Superior heat transfer, minimal water usage, and unparalleled milk quality protection
Instant Pre-Cooling
From 35°C to 4°C in under 30 minutes — stops bacterial growth, preserves lactoperoxidase system. Ideal for raw milk standards
Energy Efficient
Ice slurry uses off-peak electricity and reduces compressor runtime. Up to 35% lower cooling costs vs traditional ice builders
Eco-Friendly
Lower refrigerant charge, reduced water consumption, and pumpable ice slurry eliminates need for scraping or defrost cycles
- Flow ice slurry
What is flow ice slurry?
A game-changer for dairy chilling
Flow ice slurry is a pumpable mixture of millions of micro ice crystals suspended in a liquid coolant (water). It delivers massive cooling power with high heat transfer coefficient — up to 3x higher than chilled water and 50% better than static ice banks
- Homogeneous temperature – No stratification in milk tanks
- Direct or indirect injection – works with existing plate coolers
- Smart ice concentration control (10-30% ice fraction)
- Low maintenance – no ice buildup on evaporator walls
Seamless integration into milk processing workflow
From milking parlour to bulk storage — flow ice slurry optimizes every cooling stage
- Milking point Fresh milk at 35°C enters plate heat exchanger pre-cooled by ice slurry side stream → temperature drop to 10-12°C instantly.
- Intermediate tank Pumpable ice slurry injected or circulated through jacket, rapidly lowering to 4°C within minutes without mechanical agitation.
- Bulk milk cooler Ice slurry storage tank provides consistent cooling capacity during peak milking hours, eliminating temperature fluctuations.
- Collection & transport Maintains ideal cold chain, reduces need for precooling at dairy plant. End product: premium grade raw milk.
Frequently asked questions
? Does ice slurry affect milk composition?
No. Micro ice crystals never directly contact milk when using indirect heat exchangers. In direct-contact systems (approved), pure water ice melts without altering milk solids
? Can retrofit with existing bulk tanks?
Yes. Most installations use an external slurry generator and plate heat exchanger, compatible with existing silo tanks and cleaning circuits.
? Is ice slurry more expensive than traditional glycol?
Lower operational costs due to energy efficiency and reduced maintenance. ROI typically 12-18 months for medium dairy farms.
? What ice concentration is best for milk cooling?
15–25% ice fraction provides optimal balance between pumpability and cooling capacity — tailored by our control system.
Measurable impact on milk quality & operations
Independent dairy institute trials (2023–2024) confirm superior results
40% ↓ +6 days 32% 0.5°C
Cooling time reduction Shelf life extension (raw milk) Electricity savings (annual) Maximum tank temperature variation
