Foam measurement technology

Foam control specialist Hycontrol has supplied foam measurement sensors and a multi channel control panel for Pinguin Foods at its Kings Lynn, UK plant as part of a £13 million expansion by the Belgian owned fresh-frozen produce company.

The equipment is playing a vital role in the new anti foam dosing systems that have been designed by CCL Pentasol.

As part of the plant upgrade, Pinguin wanted to extend the overall foam control system to include two additional tanks used for washing beans and carrots. A new four channel control panel was needed to provide spare capacity for future expansion. The Hycontrol sensors are located directly in the flumes.

Pinguin’s project engineer Matthew Bell says, “Controlling foam is a major concern for us, especially for products such as peas and carrots. The CCL system, incorporating the special Hycontrol sensors, provides highly efficient foam control under wide ranging conditions and minimises our use of expensive anti foaming agents.”