UV Processing
| The vision: | Pasteurize without heat. |
A large part of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with processing are due to the need to heat and cool milk for pasteurization purposes as required by current regulations.
Non-thermal processes, such as ultraviolet (UV) technology, have the potential to radically reduce the demand for energy currently used to produce steam for high-heat pasteurization. Some countries have explored these technologies, but to date there have been no commercial demonstrations of UV milk processing in the U.S. This technology represents a radical game changer for not only the dairy industry but all industries reliant upon pasteurization.
| The bottom line: |
$30-35 million in energy cost savings annually assuming 50% industry adoption rate. 14% reduction of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) offset annually by 2020. |
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