Summary of Contents for Sonic Sonolator
- Page 1 One Research Drive Stratford, CT 06615 (203) 375-0063 www.sonicmixing.com Sonolator Homogenizing Systems Operating & Instruction Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
SONOLATOR SYSTEMS MANUAL Table of Contents What is A Sonolator? (A brief description of how the device works!) Introduction Operation The Pump The Relationship between Orifice, Pressure and Flow Troubleshooting Pressure Problems Tuning Variations in Process Fluids Orifice and Blade Wear... -
Page 3: What Is A Sonolator
What happens to a stream of process liquid as it passes through the 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. -
Page 4: Introduction
Sonic Corporation is not able in all cases to determine the exact speed of a fixed speed system because the process liquid viscosity is an uncontrollable variable. Adjustments in the speed of the unit may be made in the field if a V-Belt drive arrangement has been provided. -
Page 5: Troubleshooting Pressure Problems
The intensity of the mixing or dispersion that occurs within the Sonolator is a direct function of the pump-to-orifice pressure. -
Page 6: Orifice And Blade Wear
2. The Sonolator orifice to insure nothing is clogging it, or that it is not worn. 3. The gauge seal assembly to insure it is not damaged. Sonic seal assemblies possess a diaphragm seal that must be full with water. -
Page 7: Safety
If the particle sizes produced by the Sonolator are too small or the mixing intensity is too great for the product, control should be achieved only by adjusting the orifice pressure. This can be done either by changing the orifice size or changing the flow rate. - Page 8 between the 'O' ring and the member compressing it. A rotating motion should be used 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.
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Page 9: Pre-Start-Up Check List
Sonolator probe. Depress Acoustic Meter "Test" switch, making sure a reading is obtained. READ ACOUSTIC INTENSITY METER INSTRUCTION MANUAL. _______ 10. Make sure proper filtration is installed prior to the Sonolator System to protect the pump and Sonolator. _______ 11. STOP! Read and follow carefully the Start-Up Procedures outlined on the following pages. -
Page 10: Start-Up Procedures
BE CAREFUL NOT TO CLOSE THE VALVE COMPLETELY. Caution: Do not use the Back Pressure Valve to generate pressure. For the Sonolator to work efficiently, all the pressure must be generated solely by the Orifice. If the proper pressure is not generated by the Orifice provided... - Page 11 10. Start unit. 11. If a feed pump is connected to force feed the pump provided with the Sonolator System, make sure to start the Sonolator System pump first, then slowly pump material with the feed pump carefully observing the inlet...
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