Oden’s mass/blend system - How it works

Each liquid stream is individually dosed to a common location at a net flow rate greater than the maximum take-away rate.

A dose is “on-off” or digital. It is produced by a servo—PD pump—mass meter “module.”

Each stream is dosed to a correct mass proportion.

Each stream starts and stops simultaneously.

The system can be started or stopped at each dose interval — typically every 5 seconds.

The system is inherently accurate, stable, self monitoring, self correcting.

The system automatically adapts to changes in take away flow rates without re-calibration or stream flow adjustment.

General requirements:

PC/PLC controls
Mass meter based
No PID loops
No start/stop problems or penalties
Exceptionally low system volume
Up to 0.15 to 0.25% accuracy dependent upon dose size and type of product
No filler starvation or startup problems
Pre-engineered dosing “modules”
0 to 250 GPM continuous stream capability
“Cycle by cycle” tuning and monitor
Operate with all types of liquids - low viscosity to high
No forced changes in present batch formula streams
All blended product can be utilised
Proven technology components
How can digital blending blur the line between processing and packaging?
Reduced consumption of plant floor space
Real time batching — no aging effects
Faster changeover
Maximum flexibility for “future FOG”
Greater product consistency and reproduceability

Inherent 100:1 scaleability of the batch process
Make only what you need — no waste
Shorter runs become practical
Tighter bundle to consumer demand
Inherent and fast CIP
Reduced component waste
Reduced effluent volumes