Hydramotion has extended its range of inline process viscometers with the launch of the T10, a device particularly suited to high-pressure lines. An important application for the T10 is the production of powders by spray drying, where concentrated solutions are forced at high pressure through very fine nozzles into a chamber of warm air. The efficiency of drying is largely determined by the degree of atomisation, which is directly proportional to the viscosity of the feed solution. A T10 in the feed line will give the production manager tight control over the viscosity of the concentrate before it is pumped into the drying chamber, thereby improving productivity and enhancing the uniform quality of the product. The diameter of the probe is 10mm, making it suitable for narrow-bore pipes. The instrument is typically supplied with a 0.75in threaded process fitting, but any other fitting can be provided, including sanitary or flanged. The standard probe is an all-welded 316 stainless steel construction without moving parts, seals or bearings, which can operate at up to 250C without requiring special cooling. Outputs include a 4-20mA analogue viscosity signal and a serial data link.
