New spray system for industry tanks
systems from the outside, potentially saving the cost of having to
make modifications to the equipment.
Spraying Systems claims its SprayCheck TW is the first monitoring device to work from the exterior and to require no modification of the tank. The device monitors and provides reports on tank washing nozzle performance. SprayCheck TW is also the only system that can be used with pressurized and non-pressurized tanks of all sizes and configurations, the company claimed. "Other types of monitoring systems can actually interfere with the effectiveness of the cleaning cycle, and none are currently effective with pressurised tanks," stated SprayCheck. SprayCheck TW relies on an acoustic sensor linked to diagnostic software. The user glues or welds the monitoring device to the outside of the tank and wires it to a computer. Once a baseline reading of a cleaning cycle is taken, the system then monitors for any unacceptable variations from the baseline. The software's diagnostic tools tracks changes in rotation speed and frequency, spray loss, nozzle clogging and pressure variation, the company claims. "This facilitates troubleshooting and problem solving," SprayCheck stated. SprayCheck also eliminates the need for post-cleaning tests or visual inspection of cleaning nozzles, claimed the company. Audible and visual alarms notify operators as soon as corrective action is needed, helping them maintain uptime. The reporting tools are designed for the documentation needed for cleaning operations for food, pharmaceutical, chemical and other processors who must stay in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
