Processed sugar is refined from raw sugar cane juice in a multi-step process. First, pH is used to control the addition of lime slurry to maintain a high pH level, necessary for neutralizing natural acids and precipitating dissolved organics. Next, pH is used to regulate the addition of carbon dioxide feed that removes calcium from the stream and prevents scaling downstream. Finally, pH is used to control the addition of sulfur dioxide, which in addition to acting as a biocide, lowers the pH in the purified juice to values necessary for crystallization of sugar. Solids from the lime slurry and precipitation steps can coat the pH sensor's reference junction and pH glass, causing erratic readings and a shorter sensor life. The Rosemount™ 396P pH sensor with shrouded tip or flat glass option resists the effects of coating to provide an accurate pH measurement. A retractable sensor is also available for easy cleaning and replacement.
The Rosemount 396 pH Sensor, with integral cable, is ideal for pH measurement in harsh, dirty, and abrasive applications with large quantities of suspended solids. A robust sensor design and robust reference technology allow for reliable pH measurements in a wide range of the toughest applications.
The Rosemount 1058 Dual Channel Transmitter provides confident liquid analysis measurement in a wide range of industrial, municipal and commercial applications. It is a 4-wire powered device that provides multi-parameter liquid analysis for digital and analog sensors, including inputs from pH/ORP sensors, ISE, flow, current, conductivity sensors (contacting and toroidal), turbidity sensors and amperometric sensors (dissolved oxygen, chlorine and ozone).