MEJORA DEL PROCESO DE MOLIENDA DE LACTOSA PARA UNA EMPRESA FABRICANTE DE PRODUCTOS LÁCTEOS

This research presents results obtained after the implementation of an improvement in the lactose grinding process of a company which manufactures dairy products. The current situation of the process was determined identifying that a lactose particle size of 40.23 µm is obtained in a grinding time of 48 continuous hours. After theoretical and experimental research processes, it was obtained as the best option a fine grinding with an average particle size of 22 µm in a grinding time of 5 continuous hours, using a drum mill with a volume of grinding elements of 25% and an operating velocity of 61 rpm, and the Cylpebs as specified in this research work; this generates savings in raw material (lactose), energy consumption and operation time of the grinding process.