Importance of Pasteurization and Process Monitoring
Pasteurization is a process that reduces and destroys harmful pathogens and bacteria in products that could otherwise be dangerous to human health. It is one of the most critical processes in the production of milk, cheese, juice, and alcohol. Manufacturers are required to provide evidence that their pasteurization process meets national and international standards. To achieve this, most manufacturers use dedicated data acquisition systems for monitoring and recording key process parameters. Pasteurization can be carried out either as a batch process or as a continuous process.
G-Tek’s Smart Monitoring and Control Solutions
G-Tek’s SmartScreen series of paperless recorders are designed to measure the temperature of both hot and cold products, along with the divert valve position. Users can view process trends in circular or strip chart formats. A special model, tailored for pasteurization plants, not only monitors process data but also controls the valve position to divert fluid automatically if the product temperature falls below a set threshold.
G-Tek also offers gtekNet™, a client-server-based software that captures data in real time on a central server and allows remote access via intranet or internet. With gtekNet™, users can share and analyze data across departments, automatically generate and email reports, and receive SMS or voice alerts in case of alarms. It also supports viewing multiple recorder data simultaneously and includes built-in reports customized for specific industries such as tyre manufacturing.
Beyond pasteurization, these systems are widely used in monitoring processes such as tyre production, freeze drying, sterilization, environmental monitoring, fermentation, flow and heat treatment, and other industrial applications.
