Microwave technology: An ubiquitous in line measurement instrument for density, total solids, concentration, especially brix in a today sugar factory

Abstract

proMtec Theisen GmbH has paid special attention to finding unique solutions to the different needs facing the sugar industry in terms of concentration, density and Brix measurement. The proMtec systems were the first to measure density and concentration in the sugar industry via microwave technology. The microwave concentration measurement is suitable for all types of crystallisation processes in sugar production as well as milk of lime. The proMtec microwave probes and sensors have been widely installed in both beet and cane sugar factories. With the latest developments in sensor technology proMtec is able to measure with high accuracy liquids in pipes and pans with dry substance contents between 0% and 98 %. The proMtec microwave concentration measurement technology and equipment has become universal in pipe and pan applications in sugar production.