Armfield – Miniature-Scale Research & Development Technology – FT94X HTST/UHT Mini Pilot System
The Armfield FT94X HTST/UHT Mini Pilot system extends the range of continuous operation scaled-down units offered by Armfield to 200 l/hr (30-100 l/hr standard format). The unit combines full flexibility – plate and tubular heat exchanger options – with comprehensive instrumentation demanded of research and development equipment. The FT94X is designed for operation as both a standalone unit and also for seamless integration into a full processing system with the capability of aseptic packaging of processed product.
The FT94X service unit contains the services, controls and instrumentation required to operate the tubular and plate heat exchangers described below. The FT94X may be specified with either or both of the heat exchangers. Switching between the two heat exchangers takes a matter of seconds.
The service unit comprises: a 20cm colour touchscreen with the required controls and displays; a variable-speed progressing cavity product feed pump with inlet level sensor and alarm to warn of low product level; a steam-heated hot water system for product preheating; automatic steam control valves for product preheating and final heating; a centrifugal CIP pump and other facilities required for CIP and SIP.
Sensors show product inlet, preheat, final heating and outlet temperatures. Product preheat and final heating temperatures are set by the operator. Inlet and outlet product pressure is also shown. There are various service sensors: pressure, level and temperature – see process flow diagram for details.
A sophisticated data-logging package enables the measured data to be recorded onto a standard Windows PC (not supplied). The software records all temperatures, product and steam pressures, feed pump speed and many other sensor values. Data from optional accessories (eg the flow meter) is also recorded. Data may be displayed in tables and graphs (both real-time and comparisons across previous runs), and may also be exported to MS Excel.
Interface: USB
Software requirements: Win 98, ME, 2000, XP
An alternative data-logging system (FT94-46) allows the temperature information to be recorded to an external computer via an ethernet connection, without any operator intervention. This is an ideal system for quality control purposes.
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Key Features
FT94X HTST/UHT Mini Pilot System
Key Features
- Touchscreen control for ease of use
- Compact, mobile, easy to install
- Continuous and batch operation
- Standard throughputs from 30-100 l/hr (dependent on conditions)
- Units capable of up to 200 l/hr on special request
- Process temperatures up to 150°C
- Capable of aseptic operation
- Membrane control console
- Fully instrumented
- Preheating by hot water (indirect)
- Heating by steam (indirect)
- Plate and tubular heat exchanger options
- Controlled product preheat and heating temperatures
- Simple and rapid switch over between heat exchangers
- Automatic product divert with temperature on tubular heat exchanger
- Built-in clean in place (CIP) and sterilisation in place (SIP) facilities
- Integral USB data logging
- Two-stage cooling option
- Electronic flow meter option
Benefits
- Compact design and easy installation
- Low product hold-up (can operate with as little as 15l process batches)
- Suitable for producing large batches of material for extensive product testing
- Suitable for a wide range of products due to both plate and tubular exchangers
- From cold start to steady-state operation in a matter of minutes
- Switchover from one heat exchanger to another in a matter of seconds
- Designed for easy integration into a process line
- Links directly to sterile filling bench or sealed bag filling systems
Key Industries
- Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology
- Chemical
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Education & Academics
- Food & Beverage
- Oil & Gas
- Pharmaceutical
- Powders & Pigments / Coating
Brand
The Armfield Industrial Division designs and manufactures research & development systems, primarily for the food, beverage, dairy, edible oil and pharmaceutical industries. Used by many of the world’s leading corporations, Armfield systems enable researchers and product developers to replicate full-scale industrial manufacturing processes on a miniature-scale in the laboratory.
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