Coriolis mass flowmeters are vital for precise dosing in various industries. Their high accuracy, real-time monitoring, and versatility ensure consistent product quality. The Anton Paar L-Cor sensors optimize dosing, reduce wastage, and enhance overall production efficiency.
In various industrial sectors such as beverage, food, chemical, and pharmaceutical, precise and accurate dosing of substances is crucial to ensure product quality, consistency, and safety. Dosing involves the controlled flow and measurement of liquids into production processes.
Coriolis mass flowmeters have emerged as an indispensable technology for dosing applications due to their superior accuracy, reliability, and versatility. The Anton Paar L-Cor flowmeter series provides several benefits in dosing applications across these diverse industries.
Anton Paar’s L-Cor sensors
Coriolis mass flowmeters are based on the Coriolis effect, which occurs when a fluid passes through a vibrating tube. This sensor type is capable to directly and autonomously measure both mass flow rate and density of the fluid. These measurements can further be used to calculate the volume flow rate of the medium.
Moreover, with the density parameter the concentration of a certain substance can be determined and thus monitored in real time. This enhances the utility of the L-Cor sensors from Anton Paar for dosing applications, as precise concentrations are essential in many industrial processes.
The L-Cor flowmeter series includes the high-performance model L-Cor 8000, the general-purpose model L-Cor 4000, both featuring a twin bent tube design and the hygienic model L-Cor 6000 with a single straight tube design.
Key dosing applications
Food and beverage industry
In the food industry, dosing is critical for adding ingredients like oils, syrups, and seasonings during food processing.
For example, in the production of confectioneries, such as chocolates or candies, precise dosing of liquid fillings or coatings is essential for maintaining highest product quality. Coriolis mass flowmeters facilitate the accurate dosing of these ingredients, leading to efficient production processes and reducing product wastage.
In the beverage industry, Coriolis mass flowmeters find application in dosing various ingredients such as flavourings, colourants, and additives into beverages.
For instance, in the production of carbonated soft drinks, precise dosing of flavour concentrates is crucial to achieve consistent taste profiles.
Chemical industry
In the chemical industry, dosing applications involve the precise addition of reagents, catalysts, or other chemicals in manufacturing processes.
For example, in the production of adhesives, coatings or paints, Coriolis mass flowmeters ensure the accurate dosing of reactive chemicals, leading to consistent high product quality.
Pharmaceutical industry
In the pharmaceutical sector, precise dosing is essential in drug formulation and manufacturing processes.
Coriolis mass flowmeters are used for precisely dosing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients into the drug formulation. This level of accuracy ensures that each pharmaceutical batch meets strict quality standards and is safe for consumption.
Especially the L-Cor 8000 1/4″ and the L-Cor 8000 3/8″ are designed for measuring very small mass flow rates and can precisely determine micro dosages of substances.
Advantages of the L-Cor sensors in dosing applications
The Anton Paar L-Cor sensors offer an excellent flow accuracy up to ± 0.1 %. This precision is crucial for dosing applications where even slight deviations can impact product quality significantly.
Moreover, the real-time measurement capability of Coriolis mass flowmeters allows for immediate adjustments during dosing processes. Operators can quickly detect any deviations and take corrective actions, minimizing production disruptions.
The L-Cor sensors can also be directly connected to the dosing pumps via a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). Any concentration change in the raw material is automatically adjusted in real-time. This closed-loop control system saves a significant amount of time compared to dosing with load cells. Product waste can be avoided, resulting in saving resources and costs.
Furthermore, the L-Cor sensor portfolio includes different wetted parts materials such as Alloy C or titanium alloy. This enables the handling of a wide range of viscosities and aggressive chemicals, making the L-Cor series suitable for dosing various ingredients across different industries.
Compared to traditional mechanical flowmeters, Coriolis sensors do not have any moving inner components. Thus, the L-Cor sensors do not require maintenance or replacement of mechanical parts. This enhances also the reliability and prolongs the sensor’s lifetime.
Benefits
- Highly accurate mass flow measurement up to ± 0.1 %
- Real-time monitoring allows immediate adjustments for perfect process control
- Density measurement as quality parameter
- Direct pump control
- Suitable for slurries, corrosive and viscous fluids
- Maintenance-free design
Wiaan Goosen
Anton Paar Southern Africa
Tel. +27 82 651 2308
wiaan.goosen@anton-paar.com
www.anton-paar.com
