Dali County, China — January 2026. The Pilot UHT/HTST–DSI Plant for 大荔县昕亿诚商贸有限公司 (Xinyicheng) is configured for experiments and formulation research involving a variety of fluid foods. It combines a pilot tubular sterilizer, a direct steam injection/infusion module, an inline homogenizer, an aseptic filling cabinet, and supporting utilities.
The project brings indirect tubular treatment and direct steam processing into the same pilot platform. Its homogenization configuration supports both upstream inline homogenization and aseptic downstream inline homogenization, allowing the development team to consider different processing arrangements for each formulation.
| Customer | 大荔县昕亿诚商贸有限公司 (Xinyicheng) |
|---|---|
| Location | Dali County, China |
| Project date | January 2026 |
| System | Pilot UHT/HTST–DSI Plant |
| Application | Fluid-food experiments and formulation research and development |
| Thermal equipment | Pilot Tubular Sterilizer and Direct Steam Injection/Infusion Module |
| Homogenization | Upstream inline homogenization and aseptic downstream inline homogenization |
| Sample filling | Aseptic Filling Cabinet |
| Supporting systems | Utilities for the configured pilot equipment |
The pilot tubular sterilizer provides the indirect thermal-processing route. In this arrangement, the product moves through a tubular processing circuit for heating, holding, and cooling. The trial plan can consider these stages together with sample feeding, homogenization, and filling.
The photographs show the tubular unit, feed vessel, control interface, sanitary fittings, and insulated process connections. These components form the working environment for examining the behavior of fluid-food formulations during pilot processing.
The direct steam injection/infusion module adds a direct-heating route to the pilot platform. Direct steam processing brings the heating steam into contact with the product, while the tubular route transfers heat through a heat-exchanger surface. The inclusion of both routes lets the development team investigate how the chosen heating method fits the product under study.
The required operating sequence is set around the formulation and trial objective. Steam quality, utility conditions, product characteristics, and the downstream process all need to be considered when planning a direct-steam trial.
The system includes an inline homogenizer that can support two processing positions. Upstream inline homogenization takes place before the main thermal-treatment stage. Aseptic downstream inline homogenization takes place after thermal treatment within the aseptic downstream route.
This configuration allows homogenizer position to be considered alongside the heating method during formulation development. The choice should follow the product and experimental objective, rather than assuming the same sequence for every fluid food.
The aseptic filling cabinet provides the filling section for treated pilot samples. It connects sample collection with the preceding thermal-processing and homogenization steps. Supporting utilities serve the operating requirements of the configured equipment.
The equipment views show the relationship between the processing modules, filling cabinet, and labelled overhead utility pipes. The arrangement makes these connections visible within the pilot workspace.
The primary purpose of the project is experimental work and formulation development. Pilot trials allow a development team to study recipe behavior together with thermal treatment, homogenization, and sample filling, and to collect samples for subsequent evaluation.
The general functions described in EasyReal's guide to the purpose of a pilot UHT/HTST plant include process development, formulation comparison, sample evaluation, and preparation for scale-up studies. Trial conditions and evaluation methods should be selected for the actual product.
For this configuration, a trial plan can bring together a fluid-food formulation, the selected tubular or direct-steam route, the required homogenization position, and the sample-filling method. Reviewing these choices as a connected process helps organize the development work.
The project photographs include both complete equipment views and operators at the control interface. They show the pilot workspace and sample-handling activities without assigning a specific formulation or test result to the photographed samples.
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What is the purpose of the Xinyicheng pilot plant?
It is configured for experiments and formulation research and development involving a variety of fluid foods.
Which thermal-processing modules are included?
The configuration includes a Pilot Tubular Sterilizer and a Direct Steam Injection/Infusion Module.
Can the system use different homogenization positions?
Yes. It supports upstream inline homogenization and aseptic downstream inline homogenization.
Does the project include sample-filling equipment?
Yes. An Aseptic Filling Cabinet is included along with supporting utilities.
Post time: Jan-01-2026
