SchuF Multiprobe
Process Analytical Technology allows chemical processes to be monitored with fully immersed PAT tools such as infra-red (IR), Ramen, FBRM and PVM probes. However, it has not always been easy to find an appropriate port to install them on existing reactors. The SchuF Multiprobe Valve resolves this dilemma by incorporating probes as an integral part of a reactor bottom outlet valve.
A major challenge in the use of PAT is finding suitable entry points for probes in reactors. The modification of existing reactors is expensive, may require s revalidation or may not even be allowed. Top entry can also be a problem for low volume batches. SchuF has developed a valve that enables customers to to incorporate PAT technology into a reactor bottom outlet valve. The PAT probe is installed through the valve actuator, stem and disc and is directly exposed to the medium in the reactor.
Technical Features
SchuF’s unique MultiProbe™ design (Patent Pending) ensures that the medium in the reactor does not leak through the valve stem. The PAT probe can be removed quickly between batches without the need to remove the valve from the vessel.
As the PAT probe is located in the bottom part of the vessel, even low volume batches can be monitored in real-time.
Integrating PAT technology with the SchuF valve eliminates the need to modify existing reactor vessels. It is a low-cost solution, allowing the implementation of modern PAT technology in both existing and new reactors. A wide range of materials are available, including Stainless Steel, Hastelloy, Glass-Lined, PTFE Lined and Tantalum Clad valves. PAT
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