Enhancement of operating effectiveness of homogenizing valves in milk homogenizers

Abstract

Subject of investigation: homogenizers, homogenizing valves, milk emulsion. Purpose of the work: development and investigation of devices and methods which make it possible to reduce the power consumption of the dispersion process in slit homogenizers without deteriorating the quality of the product. A model is proposed for the interchannel breaking of fat particles of the milk. The dispersion process is mathematically discribed. The proposed dependences and recommendations permit optimization of the dispersion process during the design work and operation of the homogenizers. This will bring about a rational utilization of the energy resources. The proposed design of the valves reduces the operating homogenization pressure by 30%. The program of production of the homogenizers stipulates the introduction of the valves with an annular channel in 1994. Field of application: milk industryAvailable from VNTIC / VNTIC - Scientific & Technical Information Centre of RussiaSIGLERURussian Federatio