Evaporator
Density and pressure measurement during spice slurry thickening
Density and pressure measurement during spice slurry thickening
Process data
Measuring task:
Density and pressure measurement
Measuring point:
Evaporator
Measuring range up to:
1100 … 1600 kg/m3
Medium:
Spice paste
Process temperature:
+20 … +135 °C
Process pressure:
0 … +1 bar
Special challenges:
High process temperatures and abrasion
Application
In the production of spices, the spices are first mixed with water and oil to form a slurry. This is fed into an evaporator, where water is removed to turn it into a kind of syrup. The thickened spice syrup must have exactly the right density - so that it can be spread thinly onto metal sheets for oven drying, ready to be ground into powder. To ensure the optimal density of the spice syrup, it requires a continuous measurement during manufacture. The pressure in the feed pipe leading to the evaporator also requires careful monitoring to ensure a smooth-running production process.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable measurement independent of process conditions
Cost effective
plics® concept: short delivery time and standardized operation
User friendly
Simple installation and commissioning
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Measuring range - Distance
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Process temperature
-40 ... 60 °C
Process pressure
-
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Measuring range - Distance
-
Measuring range - Pressure
-1 ... 100 bar
Process temperature
-40 ... 150 °C
