Material-Distribution Monitoring in Food Mixing Tanks
Observe mixing uniformity and emulsification dynamics inside a stirred tank in real time; provide data for quality control in food / consumer-goods production.
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Background
Stirred tanks in the food and consumer-goods industries handle mixing, emulsification and fermentation. Whether mixing is uniform directly affects product-quality consistency, yet conventional methods struggle to observe the internal distribution without breaking the seal.
Measurement challenges
- Food-grade processes require sensor materials and cleaning to meet hygiene standards
- Intense stirring inside the tank demands fatigue-resistant electrode packaging
- Tight production cadence requires a fast-responding measurement system
Our solution
Based on the TJUERT resistance tomography system, with food-grade electrode packaging (316L stainless steel, CIP-cleaning compatible), a contact-electrode array is mounted on the tank’s outer wall or top cover to image the internal medium distribution continuously.
Results
- Real-time observation of mixing uniformity and emulsification progress
- Identifies “dead zones” to guide impeller-structure optimisation
- The data interface connects to MES, contributing to product-quality traceability
