FT90/91 Homogenisation SubSystems - Earth Products China Ltd.

These units have been specifically developed to provide a simple and complete solution for in-line homogenisation in conjunction with the Armfield FT74 range of miniature-scale processing equipment.

They contain the homogeniser, pulsation dampers, a stainless steel control cabinet plus the required control valves, pipework and instrumentation all mounted within a stainless steel frame.

Hand wheel adjustment is provided for both stages of homogenisation pressure. The homogenisation pump speed is electronically controlled from the console, and a manually adjustable divert valve is used to compensate for any inequalities between the flow rate from the FT74X and the homogeniser, or any fluctuations in these flows.

The homogenising valves, seats and balls of the pump valves, are manufactured from stellite, a hard wearing ceramic material.

The pulsation dampers are located upstream and downstream of the homogeniser to provide smooth flow on both sides. The pulsation dampers are non-pressurised and can be easily dismantled for cleaning.

The stainless steel control console includes displays for the homogenisation pressure for product temperature and for product process pressure. The outputs from all the sensors, together with the pump speed are also made available on an integral USB interface. The software provided with the FT90 and FT91 enables this data to be fully integrated with that from an FT74 datalogger, with a single display screen, single data table, and options to graphically display any or all of the data from either system.

The FT90 and FT91 are supplied with all necessary equipment, interconnecting hoses, homogeniser tools etc. for trouble free integration and operation.

Technical specifications
Unit Specifications	FT90	FT91
Homogeniser	APV 1000	Niro Twin Panda 600
Throughput: Adjustable	8-22 l/hr	10-30 l/hr
Max 1st stage homogenisation pressures	1000 Bar	600Bar
Homogenisation temperature	105°C max	90°C max
Max sterilisation temperature (30 mins)	130°C	140°C
Pump power	3 kW	1.5 kW
No. of pistons	1 off	2 off

Overall dimensions
Unit	FT90	FT91
Length	1.0m	1.1m
Width	0.95	0.90m
Height	1.15m	1.05m
Packed and crated shipping specifications
Volume	1.8m3	1.8m3
Gross weight	238Kg	240Kg