VOMM - Turbo Technology for Continuous Processes
The VOMM Turbo Technology is based on the creation of a high-turbulence thin film of material by means of a turbine rotating inside a horizontal cylindrical stator.
The chamber has a jacket within which a vector fluid such as diathermic oil, steam or hot or cold water is circulated to keep the temperature inside the machine constant as required by the process.
Movement of the product inside the machine is controlled by the turbine and, when required, by a flow of process gas travelling in the same direction as the product, circulating through a circuit which may be open or closed (to prevent any uncontrolled atmospheric emissions).
The Turbo Technology can be applied to continuous heat treatment processes (drying, concentration, roasting, pasteurising, desorbing, etc.), continuous mechanical processes (granulation, kneading, mixing, crystallisation and coating) and continuous chemical processes (salt formation, soap making) on solids, liquids and sludges.
The main benefits of VOMM Turbo Technology are:
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Outstanding operating flexibility: it can be applied in different industries for different processes, with solid, liquid or semi-solid products
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Reliable, efficient plants: today, more than 700 plants have been installed all over the world
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Continuous process
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High uniformity of outgoing product
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Low energy consumption
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Low running and maintenance costs
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Controlled emissions: thanks to closed-circuit circulation of the process gas
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Self-cleaning system: the turbine`s inertia ensures discharge of the product in all conditions, allowing faster cleaning cycles and safe emergency stops
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Completely automated process
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Compact size: VOMM plants can easily be installed even in existing buildings
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High intrinsic safety of technology and ATEX compliance