Case Study - Claxton Poultry

Munters desiccant dehumidification equipment used to control condensation formation in processing.

Large amounts of water are used by poultry processors to maintain a sanitary work environment. This water evaporates and condenses on ceiling, walls and equipment within processing areas.

The presence of condensation resulted in a warning letter from the USDA in the fall of 2003. Per USDA FSIS directives condensation is not allowed to form either in product or non-product areas, where the potential for dripping can occur; causing contamination of product. For many years the problem had been addressed by using plastic sheeting hung from the ceiling and personnel that are dedicated to wiping away condensation as it formed. This proved to be a time-consuming and costly solution that does not control condensation to meet with USDA compliance. Claxton contacted Munters for a dependable, cost-effective solution.