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One Research Drive

Stratford, CT 06615

(203) 375-0063

www.sonicmixing.com

Sonolator

TM

Homogenizing Systems

Operating & Instruction Manual

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Summary of Contents for Sonolator

Page 1: ...One Research Drive Stratford CT 06615 203 375 0063 www sonicmixing com SonolatorTM Homogenizing Systems Operating Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ... Orifice Pressure and Flow Troubleshooting Pressure Problems Tuning Variations in Process Fluids Orifice and Blade Wear Particle Size Control Safety Sound Hazards Instrumentation Care of the O rings Pre Start Up Check List Start Up Procedures Assembly and Disassembly Orifice Removal and Replacement Blade Removal and Replacement Additional Disassembly and Assembly ...

Page 3: ... Sonolator s mixing chamber is illustrated above A stream of process liquid is subjected to extreme pressure and shear when forced through our specially engineered Orifice to the right The process material is then projected at a velocity of 300 feet per second or more over the edge of our Blade seen to the left Between the Orifice and Blade the jet of liquid sheds vortices perpendicular to the ori...

Page 4: ...e sonic range is generated by the cavitational forces and oscillations mentioned above When this note is at its peak maximum cavitation is then being achieved An Acoustic Intensity Meter connected by a coaxial cable to a liquid crystal probe mounted just above the Sonolator s mixing chamber allows the operator to read that note The operator can then adjust the blade to orifice distance and the bac...

Page 5: ...ionship between orifice area pressure and flow is expressed with the formula Q A 30 P where Q Gallons per minute throughput of a water like material at the desired pressure PSI as approximated from pump curves A The area of the orifice in square inches as marked on the face of the orifice P Desired pump to orifice pressure in PSI 30 or K Viscosity and pump slip constant Converting this equation al...

Page 6: ...ptimize the amount of material that flows over the blade As material exits the orifice at high velocity the process streams twists much like water discharging from a pinched garden hose The Back pressure Tuning Valve when closed slowly will flatten that stream thereby optimizing how much material flows over the blade Material exiting an orifice at high speeds also tends to spray as it moves furthe...

Page 7: ... squeal developed by a properly tuned Sonolator seldom exceeds 85 dB 3 feet from the equipment some persons may find the sound irritating and uncomfortable particularly if the Sonolator is located in a confined space or a small room In such cases the operator should wear sound dampening ear plugs or ear muffs If sound deadening of the equipment is desired acoustic absorbing enclosures can be desig...

Page 8: ...whenever parts sealed by an O ring are separated Upon re assembly the O rings should be carefully inspected for nicks cuts and swelling caused by solvent attack and should be replaced whenever necessary O ring grease or a suitable lubricant should be used liberally but not in excess ...

Page 9: ...or continuous cavity pumps pump motor rotation checks with arrows on pump drive end Note electrician may jog unit when dry _______ 8 Variable speed control handle on pump motor set to LOW speed VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL HANDLE MUST NOT BE TURNED UNLESS MOTOR IS RUNNING _______ 9 Install Acoustic Intensity Meter with bracket provided Connect cable between meter and Sonolator probe Depress Acoustic Met...

Page 10: ...e is completely open b The blade is retracted from the orifice c The filter is not clogged d The orifice is not plugged e The flow rate is correct and matches criteria given when Orifice was ordered and sized Check the Troubleshooting Pressure Problems portion of this manual as well found in the Procedures section If all checks are in order the orifice pressure can be lowered by using a larger ori...

Page 11: ...nor changes are greatly amplified with the result that they appear more significant than they actually are Fluctuations in the meter reading during operation are normal and do not require re tuning of the Sonolator 8 With the correct and desired pressure and a proper tune you are ready to begin running product Connect your inlet and outlet piping 9 Open all valves both upstream and downstream of t...

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