What is homogenization ?
The word homogeneous has origins in Medieval Latin homogeneus, equivalent
to homogene stem of Greek homogenḗs of the same
kind .
This refers to anything being similar. When this is applied
to the process industry , homogenizer is a device which is used in making any
number of liquids or solid- liquids homogeneous.
If we talk about this at a commercial scale, homogenizer is
a device which can blend , dissolve, disperse, emulsify or mix 2 or more
hetrogeneous liquids or liquid-solids.
Hence homogenizers have gained a lot of popularity in the processing
industry owing to their fast and energy efficient outputs with a very minimum
space requirement.
Homogenizers act on centrifugal force producing varied
results according to requirement.
The homogenizers feature 4 main parts :
1.) Rotor
: The rotor rotates at a high speed causing negative suction driving the
liquids towards itself.
2.) Stator
: The rotor then expels the liquids outwards passing the stator. The designs of
stators are varied according to application .
3.) Sealing
system : According to process , homogenizers require different sealing systems
4.) Drive
motor : TEFC ( Totally enclosed fan cooled ) , Flameproof or Stainless steel
