Homogenizer
Pressure measurement in a homogenizer
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Process data
Measuring task:
Pressure monitoring and pressure switch
Measuring point:
Pipeline, hydraulics
Measuring range up to:
0 … 2.5 bar; 100 … 400 bar
Medium:
Milk, hydraulic oil
Process temperature:
+40 … +70 °C
Process pressure:
0.8 ... 2.2 bar; 100 … 400 bar
Special challenges:
Aseptic cleaning of the feed line, high-pressure measurement of the hydraulic oil
Application
In order to prevent the milk fat from settling on top of the milk, either just the cream or the whole milk is homogenised in the next step. This is where the cream or milk is pushed through micro-sized nozzles, which reduces the size of the fat globules and distributes them evenly in the liquid. The homogenised cream is then returned to the skimmed milk. Pressure in the feed line is monitored to control the homogenisation process. At the same time, pressure monitoring of the hydraulic oil ensures optimal control of the pistons.
Your benefit
Reliable
Reliable measurement ensures trouble-free operation of the homogenizer
Cost effective
Optimal control of the pistons through monitoring of the high-pressure pump
User friendly
Simple connection via standardised IO-Link
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VEGABAR 83
Pressure transmitter for pressure monitoring in a homogenizer
- Robust measuring cell guarantees long-term stability
- Suitable for CIP cleaning processes, temperature resistant up to +150 °C
- Bluetooth communication for easy diagnosis
Measuring range - Distance
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Measuring range - Pressure
-1 ... 1000 bar
Process temperature
-40 ... 200 °C
VEGABAR 29
Pressure switch for monitoring the hydraulic oil
- Highly overload resistant metallic measuring cell
- IO-Link connection for simple integration and user-configurable switching output
- 360° display of the switching status
Measuring range - Pressure
-1 ... 1000 bar
Process temperature
-40 ... 130 °C
Accuracy
0.3 %
