Crystal size monitoring

Crystal size monitoring

ITECA CRYSTOBSERVER

Concept:

  • On-line crystal growth measurement is performed using high resolution digital camera and optics mounted in front of a fused sight glass which is automatically cleaned by several flush pipes.

Benefits:

  • Monitor the crystal growth in Real time: MA, CV, distribution in size and number of crystals
  • Measure crystal sizes from 4 µm
  • Detect and display the number of fines
  • Check the syrup quality, the seeding
  • and the graining in any type of pan
  • Trigger out of specs alarms
  • Record and store videos for a complete traceability Compare strikes critical data at specific key points Improve crystallization process

Applications:

  • Sugar