Liquid dosing systems are used in many industries, including animal feed, pet food and food processing. Its primary use is to pump and meter liquids into a process to accurately measure what liquid is added and when it is incorporated. Without a liquid dosing system, the liquids would need to be added with a hand valve, which results in unnecessary product waste. When looking to add a liquid dosing system to your lineup, there are some factors to consider, which are outlined below.
Tank or Tote
A liquid dosing system can work with a tank or a tote, depending on the needs of the situation, such as the specific volume of liquids needed, mobility, handling requirements and space constraints. Tanks usually have larger capacities than totes. They can store and dispense larger quantities of liquids. Due to their size, tanks are installed into a fixed location and need special equipment to be moved, making them less mobile than totes. Totes trade off smaller capacity for greater mobility and a reduced footprint.
Ease of Cleaning
To keep the liquid dosing system running efficiently, it needs to be cleaned regularly. It is important to assess the ease of cleaning when selecting a system. Look for wide openings that allow for easy regular cleaning and maintenance.
Determine the Right Meter
The meter is one of the integral parts of the liquid dosing system as it determines the correct amount of liquid is dispensed. Liquid dosing systems usually use either volumetric or mass flow meters. Volumetric meters, as the name indicates, dispenses liquids by a known volume with a nutation disk or piston. The meter can observe the number of rotations and converts the data into a flow rate. A mag meter can be used for water-based solutions as it uses velocity to measure flow. Coriolis meters use the Coriolis effect to measure the flow of liquids in mass flow meters. Selecting the right meter for your liquids is a vital aspect for liquid dosing systems.
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