Sludge from milk clarification and filtration

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Description

In reception, sludge is produced in filtration and clarification of milk. It consists mostly of dirt, cells from the cows’ udders, blood corpuscles and bacteria.

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Valorisation techniques

Sludge from milk clarification and filtration can be used as co-substrate for biogas production.


References

  • UNEP.- Cleaner Production Assessment in Dairy Processing


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