The Dry Pilot Plant is designed for processing products in a low relative humidity environment, with an emphasis on powders and confectionery products.
The Dry Pilot Plant
Located in Room 134, Rodney A. Erickson Food Science Building
Major Equipment & Processes Supported
- Chocolate Processing
- Conches
- Continuous Mixer
- Freeze Dryer
- Powder Processing
- Roller Refiner
- Spray dryer
Features
- 2000 sq. ft. net processing space
- Additional dry storage
- Dedicated walk-in cooler and freezer
- Adjacent to 1st floor loading dock, with overhead door and lift to enable semi-trailers to deliver equipment and supplies directly into the Pilot Plant
Utilities
- Cold water (city)
- Chilled water (sweet)
- Hot water
- Steam (medium pressure)
- Air
- Vacuum
- RO/DI Water
- Natural gas
- Electric (120 and 240 volt single phase, 208, 230, 240 and 460 volt 3-phase)
- Ethernet access
Department of Food Science
- Email foodsci@psu.edu
- Office (814) 865-5444
- Fax (814) 863-6132
Department of Food Science
- Email foodsci@psu.edu
- Office (814) 865-5444
- Fax (814) 863-6132
