Crystallizer Hydraulic Non-sinusoidal Vibration
Crystallizers are an important piece of equipment used in chemical process industries such as pharmaceutical, food, and agricultural. Crystallization is the process of solidifying a solution into a crystalline form, which is done by controlling the temperature, pressure, and other process parameters. Crystallizers are used to separate solids from solutions, to refine products and to purify materials. Crystallization is sometimes carried out as a batch process with many operations having to be performed in sequence and with a large number of variables and parameters to be taken into account.
Traditional crystallizer systems often struggle to satisfy the requirements of modern chemistry; hence, the demands for improved systems continue to increase. One development to help address these challenges is the installation of a hydraulic non-sinusoidal vibration system into the crystallizer. This introduction of the hydraulic drive has been proven to significantly enhance the efficiencies, which can be achieved in the operation of a crystallizer.
A hydraulic non-sinusoidal vibration system provides a more efficient and reliable method of driving a crystallizer system. The hydraulic drive helps to reduce the power consumption as it can be set to variable levels and can be adapted to any crystallization process and process conditions. Additionally, the hydraulic drive helps to reduce operating costs as it can be tailored to the exact crystallization process requirements.
The hydraulic vibration system utilizes a variable frequency electric motor, connected to the crystallizer vessel by a rigid arm, and controlled by a complex computer system. This system is powered and operated by an independent computer program that runs on the same system as the crystallizer itself. During operation, the non-sinusoidal vibrational forces generated by the motor result in an oscillatory movement energy being imparted to the discrete layer of crude material suspended in the crystallizer tank.
The oscillatory movement energy increases the agitation of the crystallizer vessel and enables improved contact between the suspended material and the solvent; it also results in a higher level of homogeneous mixing. This increased agitation and homogeneous mixing enhances the speed of the crystallization process and keeps the crystallizer efficiency at optimum levels.
The hydraulic non-sinusoidal vibration system also ensures better uniformity and accuracy of the parameters being studied. Because the hydraulic system is operated independently from the crystallizer, it removes any undesirable external influences from the crystallization process and helps to ensure reproducible and reliable results.
The hydraulic vibration system also offers a number of advantages over traditional non-sinusoidal vibration systems. Unlike traditional systems that are limited to a fixed frequency and power range, the hydraulic system allows the system to be adjusted and tailored to the exact needs of the user, resulting in much lower levels of maintenance and downtime. In addition, the hydraulic system can also be retrofitted to most existing crystallizers and can be programmed to operate in either a continuous or batch mode.
The use of a hydraulic non-sinusoidal vibration system in crystallizers significantly increases the efficiency and accuracy of the crystallization process. This technology helps reduce the operating costs, maximizes the yield, and helps ensure reliable and reproducible results for any crystallization process. Additionally, the use of this technology helps extend the service life of crystallizer equipment and provides more efficient, reliable operation than traditional non-sinusoidal systems.