Verfahren zur Bestimmung der Qualitaet eines Kristallgemisches, insbesondere von Zucker, sowie Vorrichtung zur Durchfuehrung eines solchen Verfahrens

The process determines the quality of a crystal mixture, especially of sugar. A characteristic of one of the crystals in the two-component mixture is measured to assess the mixture quality. At a computer (8) the measurement is compared with a stored desired value, a yardstick for the required mixture quality. In accordance with the result, the ratio of the components is adjusted. Also claimed is the device for the above process. A line (3) carrying the solution is followed by a crystalliser. Two further supply lines (1,2) for the components, feed the line (3). The supply lines have flow controls (4,5) connected to a computer unit (8), receiving the output of a sensor in the line. USE - Used to determine the quality of a sugar solution. ADVANTAGE - An early and reliable indication of the quality of the crystal mixture can be obtained. Continuous measurement is achieved. Standard control methodology and measurements are used