Atomization Pilot

Atomization Pilot

Teaching Objectives of

• To manufacture a powder from a liquid solution
• Influence of the experimental conditions
• Determination of the energetic balance
• Mollier diagram analysis

Technical Specifications of Atomization Pilot

• Atomization chamber. Cover closing device. Insulation of the cover and the cylindrical part.
• A door for maintenance operations of the nozzle and cleaning operations, with lighted windows. A security device prevent the equipment running when the door is open.
• Bi injection fluid nozzle (air and liquid solution)
• Solution feeding pressurized vat, in stainless steel 316L. Function with compressed air
• Resistances heater with input air temperature process control
• 1 fan
• 1 Separation cyclone
• 3 Pt 100 O temperature probes, 1 at the atomizer input, 1 at the cyclone output, 1 for the measurement of the atomization chamber temperature.
• 2 humidity probes, 1 at the atomizer input, 1 at the cyclone output, of which one resist to 100°C.
• One over-pressure safety device consisting in a probe measuring pressure 0,5 bar switching off the compressed air feeding.
• The atomization tower is mounted on adjustable feet and is equipped with a platform with castors.
• Food processing construction
• Electrical cabinet including :
• The control and fan protection (with speed driver and potentiometer in option)
• The control and protection of electrical heater resistances, with the 2 static power units
• The regulator
• 6 displays (2 for humidity, 3 for temperature, 1 for air flow in option), emergency stop, switch with lock, switch on light

Optional Equipment :

• 1 anemometer probe for air flow measurement at the input of the heater
• 1 speed driver and 1 potentiometer to set the speed of the fan

Products Specifications:

• Feed flow : 5 kg/h
• Dry material rate : 30 %
• Input temperature : 20°C
• Evaporation capacity : 3,5 kg/h
• Convert powder flow : 1.5 Kg/h
• Input air temperature : 180°C
• Output air temperature : 80°C
• Room temperature : 20°C
• Ambient humidity : 35 to 40%
• Outlet humidity : 3%
• Powder average temp : 50°C to 65°C

Dimensions

• 2800 x 2700 x 2200 mm

Essential requirements

• Compressed air : Reference pressure : 3 bars product / 2 bars compressed air
• Air consumption : 0 to 5 Nm3/h at 3 bars
• Power consumption : 24 kW – 50 Hz – 3 Phases + Gr + N