ABB has updated its KPM KC7 Microwave Consistency Transmitter portfolio with a larger flow-through sensor to fit process pipes with a diameter of up to 16 -inches, giving more customers the choice to measure the total consistency of mixed pulps with a flow-through sensor.
It has also launched a redesigned insertion type with an improved dual-plate sensor.
Both of the device options will be used in the stock preparation area of mills, which feeds the wet end of the paper machine.
The enlarged flow-through model, extending from a previous maximum of 12-inches, expands ABB’s market reach to those with wider diameter pipes that previously could only use insertion types, but that can now consider both. The larger size, capturing the whole pipe diameter, means the most representative measurement on the market and provides precise, reliable measurements of total consistency regardless of flow rate for superior process control.
For mills opting for the insertion style, the improved dual-plate design is the only one on the market with an optional temperature sensor that can be retracted for abrasive and unscreened processes, a feature also available with the flow-through model. The parallel antennas avoid microwave reflections in the pipe and generate a self-cleaning effect, removing the risk of obstructions and therefore increasing uptime and reducing maintenance costs compared to other devices.