Evaporation of thin and thick juice
Continuous online monitoring of the calibrated Brix concentration during thermal concentration. This supports the energy-efficient control of the evaporator stations.
APPLICATIONS · SUGAR INDUSTRY
Precise process measurement technology for the sugar industry
Increase efficiency, save energy and optimise crystallisation with MWM tec
In industrial sugar production, the precise control of material concentrations and densities determines product quality and the economic efficiency of the entire campaign. Whether in juice extraction, juice purification or the demanding crystallisation process – highly viscous media, extreme solids loads and sticky deposits pose enormous challenges for conventional sensors.
With its MicroSinus measurement system, MWM tec GmbH offers a solution for these demanding process conditions. The microwave transmission method continuously measures density, dry matter or an application-specific calibrated Brix concentration in real time, directly within the process. The method does not require optical transmission through the medium.
Key applications in sugar production
Our system integrates seamlessly into existing pipework systems and tank walls, optimising the critical stages of beet or cane sugar processing:
Crystallisation and vacuum pan boiling (magma/massecuite)
High-precision in-line measurement of density and solids concentration in the cooking vessels. The system provides precise data for optimal control of crystal growth and prevents faulty batches.
Lime milk dosing in juice clarification
Reliable density measurement of the highly viscous lime milk suspension in the main flow. This ensures precise, demand-based dosing for the optimal precipitation of non-sugar substances.
Molasses and by-product control
Continuous in-line measurement of the solids content in viscous by-products for comprehensive quality monitoring and process documentation.
Your benefits at a glance
| Process challenge | MWM tec (MicroSinus) approach | Economic added value |
|---|---|---|
| Sticky deposits and caking | Optically independent microwave transmission method | No measurement errors caused by internal pipe deposits; drastically reduced cleaning effort. |
| Extremely viscous media (massecuite) | Non-contact volume measurement via the core flow | Representative real-time data even with highly concentrated fill materials, rather than mere surface scans. |
| High energy consumption during cooking | Precise online control of the optimum Brix value | Significant reduction in energy costs (steam consumption) in the evaporator and cooking stations. |
| Delayed laboratory analyses | Real-time inline data acquisition on the fly | Immediate process adjustment in the event of deviations from the formulation ensures a consistently high sugar quality. |
Dissolving tank and juice processing
Measurement points for Brix determination in the dissolving tank as well as in thin juice and thick juice.
Sugar solution
Dissolving tank
Brix measurement in the dissolving tank.
- Installation
- Dissolving tank
- Sensors
- Immersion probe
- Measured variable
- Brix (°Bx)
Thin juice
Thin juice
Brix measurement in thin juice.
- Installation
- Measurement point in thin juice
- Sensors
- Immersion probe
- Measured variable
- Brix (°Bx)
Thick juice
Thick juice
Brix measurement in thick juice.
- Installation
- Measurement point in thick juice
- Sensors
- Immersion probe
- Measured variable
- Brix (°Bx)
Cooking process
Brix measurement in batch-operated boiling pans and in continuous boiling pans.
Sugar mixture in the pan
Batch pan
Brix determination in a batch-operated cooking kettle.
- Installation
- Pan
- Sensors
- Immersion probe
- Measured variable
- Brix (°Bx)
Sugar mixture in the continuous pan
Continuous pan
Brix determination in a continuous boiling pan.
- Installation
- Continuous pan
- Sensors
- Immersion probe
- Measured variable
- Brix (°Bx)
Sugar mixture in the pan
Another pan measurement point
Brix measurement in the boiling pan – a further installation example.
- Installation
- Pan
- Sensors
- Immersion probe
- Measured variable
- Brix (°Bx)
Milk of lime
Installation example for density measurement in milk of lime.
Milk of lime
Milk of lime
Density measurement in milk of lime.
- Installation
- Measurement point in milk of lime
- Sensors
- Immersion probe
- Measured variable
- Density
Measurement from the dissolving tank to the cooking unit
In the existing installation examples, immersion probes are used in the dissolving tank, in thin and thick juice, in the vacuum pans and in lime milk. The multi-frequency technology measures the respective parameter directly within the process. The sensor technology, temperature range and calibration are specified for the sugar solution, massecuite or lime milk suspension.
Brix is a calibrated measure of concentration and is not equivalent to total dry matter for every process medium. The correspondence is defined for the specific application.
Further applications
YOUR TRANSLATION TASK
Ready for process optimisation?
Take advantage of our many years of application expertise in industrial measurement technology for your sugar factory. We would be happy to analyse your specific requirements and configure the optimal measurement system to ensure your success.