ISSN:
0009-286X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Polymer and Materials Science
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Dosage of solids and liquids. Dosage of reaction components is an important step in chemical engineering processes. In an age of increasing automation, the development of dosage procedures is highly topical; electronics and data processing have long made inroads into dosage procedures. However, today's more stringent demands with regard to pressure, temperature, viscosity, and abrasion necessitate intensified research and development efforts. The present article considers mainly volumetric and geometric dosage methods. The many types of metering pumps cover a large area of dosage of liquids. Minimal flow rates, pressures up to several 1000 bar, and also dangerous and difficult fluids can all be safely handled. Leakproof designs with membranes, tubes, or bellows as displacement devices are particularly important nowadays. Volumetric dosage of solids requires establishment of a reproducible packing density. The survey considers the principle methods of dosage (also against pressure) with special emphasis on screw dosage. Gravimetric dosage methods are extremely reliable and accurate but generally require volumetric systems for energy supply. Especially when used in combination with metering pumps or screw dosage, differential balances have numerous possible applications.
Additional Material:
25 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/cite.330570504
