Hyperchill technology for food and beverage applications

Process cooling is regularly used in food applications such as beverage, confectionery, chocolate, processing and storage. Parker domnick hunter’s Hyperchill process chiller technology is characterised by a high refrigeration yield for low electrical consumption.

“Hyperchill combines advanced design solutions, such as energy saving scroll compressors and a sophisticated microprocessor, with unique features to meet the specific needs of different industrial users. Combined with a small footprint, this leads to a compact space-saving and energy efficient solutions,” said Australian Business Development Manager, John Davis.

Hyperchill process chillers include standard and custom designed options; a wide range of cooling capacities; minimal space-saving footprint and low energy consumption.

John Davis, Parker domnick hunter Filtration
Tel: (03) 8720 9600
Fax: (03) 8720 9690,
Email: john.davis@domnickhunter.com
Web: www.parker.com, www.donmickhunter.com


Modular heat exchanger

Teralba Industries continues to innovate and provide heat transfer solutions with the newly released, high-flow Dimpleflo Modubloc Heat Exchanger for processing large volumes, up to 200 tonnes of product per hour, and is capable of handling pressures of up to 580 psi/40 Bar.

This all new design uses a unique, bolt together system to join tubes enabling endless options by adding or re-configuring the heat exchanger to meet any changed or increased application in the future.

The Dimpleflo Modubloc is an all Stainless Steel tube-in-tube heat exchanger making it both hygienic and suitable for corrosive environments. Due to its tight involute configuration, it provides high efficiency heat transfer of slurries in a compact, cost-effective design. It is capable of processing fluids with up to 85% solids.

The new design builds on the attributes of Dimpleflo Heat Exchangers that combine a free-draining, compact configuration with extremely high heat transfer co-efficients in an overall package that has proven to be virtually maintenance free.

…and pressure tank mixers
Mixquip, a division of Teralba Industries, has been involved in the design and manufacture of fluid mixing equipment for over 30 years.

Mixquip Side Entry Agitators now incorporate an advanced design Mechanical Seal, to suit all high pressure applications. Products in pressure vessels, deaerators and vacuum tanks can be blended or mixed using these new Mixquip Agitators.

These Australian made agitators can now be simply fitted to blend and mix any liquids in pressure vessel mixing requirements. They provide low-shear agitation when fitted with Mixquip “Superflow” propeller, producing high flow while using less energy.

Mixquip Agitators have all stainless steel wetted parts and have been successful into a wide range of mixing application which include, dairy, food, wine, beverage, juice and alcohol products.

Further information is available from
Teralba Industries
Tel: (02) 4626 5000
Fax: (02) 4625 4591
Email: mixquip@teralba.com


Radar level transmitter for challenging solids applications

SITRANS LR 460 is the new continuous radar level measurement transmitter from Siemens featuring 24 GHz FMCW (frequency-modulated continuous wave) technology and process intelligence echo processing. It is promoted as offering unparalleled performance on difficult solids applications. Built on the award-winning SITRANS LR 400 platform, the SITRANS LR 460 is suitable for solids applications containing extreme dust, high temperatures, and long ranges to 100 m. Virtually any solid medium can be measured, including flour and grain. DT also has new process intelligence advanced echo-processing software and completely redesigned high frequency/high gain circuitry, allowing it to reliably measure difficult applications without ever touching the material!

Siemens patented Sonic Intelligence software (used on ultrasonic transceivers) has been applied to this latest radar technology. The new antenna system is designed for low loss and improved gain, thus increasing the signal-to-noise ratio an additional 20 dB over the previous SITRANS LR 400. This innovation allows for detection of very low dielectric constant materials at long ranges. This measurement is possible with a small horn antenna of only 100 mm diameter.

Intense dust in the silo atmosphere does not attenuate the radar signal, as the device uses electromagnetic waves at 24 GHz travelling at the speed of light to measure the distance to the material surface. With the built-in Easy Aimer, it is simple to install and orient the device. The transmitter can be positioned perfectly relative to the sloped surface of the material, improving the return signal quality. Ample room is provided for wiring and rugged screw terminals are provided, allowing fast and easy installation and wiring. The infrared handheld programmer is non-intrusive, allowing the device to be programmed without opening the cover. Extreme process temperatures up to 200oC can be accommodated and material temperature is unlimited. Optional self-cleaning purging connection and dust covers are available to prevent sticky solids from building up inside the antenna.

Siemens Australia and New Zealand
Tel: 131 773
Web: www.siemens.com.au


New generation checkweigher

J L Lennard has introduced the new generation VersaWeigh 300 Checkweigher, suitable for a broad range of food and pharmaceutical industry applications. Promoted as simpler to use, more accurate and faster than previous models, the checkweigher from Thermo Scientific is based on extensive global anlaysis and testing with customers.

The Versa Weigh 300 is of a modular easily maintained sanitary design with durable components. It uses a Microsoft Windows XP operating system with large, easy to read, colour touch screen operation and configurable security access levels and can be combined with Thermo Fisher Scientific metal detection systems.

The Thermo Scientific VersaWeigh 300 family includes models ranging in package weight capacity of 1.5–10 kg, belt width of 100–300 mm, motor power rating from 100 W to 400 W, and one or two loadcells.

AuditCheck metal detection systems
J L Lennard has also introduced AuditCheck to its Goring Kerr DSP range of metal detectors for the food processing and packaging industries, with the claim that it reduces or eliminates quarantine, improves line efficiency and saves money. AuditCheck is a product of the Thermo Electron Corporation.
AuditCheck automatically monitors every aspect of the metal detection system and its operation, eliminating costly recall and ensuring that the benefits of a quality detector are achieved.

AuditCheck is an automatic, failsafe method of measuring relative sensitivity performance. It employs a test shuttle that analyses a calibration detection signal that is used as a standard for future tests. Each time an AuditCheck test is carried out, it is compared to the calibration graph.

Small variations are permitted, but if there are changes in the system due to the influences such as product build-up or parameter changes, a warning will be given. More serious deviations from normal will generate an alarm. By monitoring small changes in performance, it is possible to re-calibrate and correct abnormalities before they cause serious line stoppages and consequent loss of production.

AuditCheck can be used with various types of metal detection systems including conveyor, pipeline and gravity feed. Options available with AuditCheck include reject validation and the bin-full system.

Tony Dinallo, J L Lennard General Manager Packaging
Tel: (02) 9475 9000
Fax: (02) 9475 9099
Email: Sydney@jllennard.com.au
Web: www.jllennard.com.au

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