Homogenization Process by Fluid Process Solutions (FPS)
Homogenization is a process used to reduce the size of particles or droplets in a liquid mixture to create a uniform and stable mixture or emulsion and evenly dispersing particles within a liquid uniformly. The process is carried out to prevent the components from separating over time. Homogenization is a critical process in many industries like pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food & beverage etc where consistent texture, stability, appearance, and performance of final homogenized products are essential. These products include creams, sauces, ointments, pharmaceutical suspensions etc where droplet size falls within range of 2-5 microns to ensure uniformity.
FPS High Shear Homogenizer Mixers are especially designed to apply intense shear forces to materials in order to break down particles and mixing them uniformly to achieve stable and uniform mixture. FPS High Shear Homogenizer Mixers primarily rely on mechanical and hydraulic shear forces generated by especially designed Rotor-Stator model(a rapidly rotating rotor interacting with a stationary stator) to achieve stability and consistency.
The features of FPS High Shear Homogenizer Mixers are described below:
High-Speed Rotation
The Rotor spins at very high speeds within a close Stator.
Pumping & Suction
The High Shear Forces due to high-speed rotation creates a powerful suction, drawing liquid and pass material into the center of the workhead.
Centrifugal Force
High Centrifugal force generated by FPS High Shear Homogenizer Mixers propels the material entering the Rotor towards the narrow gap between the rotor and the stator.
Intense Shearing
Particles are forced to pass through the narrow gap between Rotor-Stator under High Mechanical and hydraulic shearing, resulting in dispersion and breaking down of agglomerates into fine particles.
Homogenization through Rapid ReCirculation
The processed material is then expelled with high force from the Stator back into the mixture, promoting rapid circulation and ensuring that the entire batch flow passes through the high-shear zone repeatedly until full homogenization and hydration are achieved.
The combination of High Shear forces(intense mechanical shear, turbulence, and rapid circulation) ensures that mixture is homogeneous, stable and uniform.
