During pelleting, the material fed is processed over a rotating plate with the addition of binding agents into granules, usually of a predetermined size. A subsequent classification process sorts out and recycles pellets that exceed or fall outside the predefined particle size range. This internal recycling of the oversized or undersized material is not only expensive but also leads to a reduction in the production throughput of the pelleting plant. In addition to the chemical composition of the raw materials (raw material, water, binder) the process also depends on the dwell time on the plate.
To optimize the efficiency of the pelleting process, real-time analysis of the granulate produced is required. It is possible to utilize this information to respond more flexibly to changes in the process conditions, improving quality and productivity at the same time.
Monitoring pellet size distribution on pelletizing disc
The Pellet Size Analyzer system is designed to monitor pellet size distribution on pelletizing discs. It allows for the automation of sampling and sample testing and continuously provides information on the current size distribution.
The information can be used to control the system and the quality of the pellets. The system records the grain size distribution in real time.
