Substantiation and optimization of quantity and type of mechanical cleaners supplied to milk pipe when rinsing milking units

Abstract

The article presents the results of production tests of three designs of mechanical cleaners intended to increase the efficiency of sanitary processing of milking installations. As a result of the experiment, the optimal number of mechanical cleaners and their type were determined. The optimization criterion was the total microbial number (KMAFAnM) obtained as a result of seeding on the nutrient medium of washings from the inner surface of the milk line. As a result of the experiment, it was determined that the optimal result is achieved by sanitizing a milking unit with 4-5 mechanical cleaners with a cleaning surface of bristles.