High Pressure Homogenizer: Equipment Tab

Variable Definitions, Ranges and Default Values

The following table shows the meaning of the variables appearing in this tab, as well as their default values and their generally acceptable range. Note that due to the manner by which the variables are used by the sizing and costing equations, the range of acceptable values may be further reduced.

Variable	Default Value	Range

◙ Rated Throughput The volumetric rated throughput.	0.0 L/h	Positive
◙ Max Throughput The maximum rated throughput that the vessel can handle.	20,000.0 L/h	Positive
○ Pumping Efficiency	70.0 %	Positive

Symbol Key: ○ User-specified value (always input); ● Calculated value (always output); ◙ Sometimes input, sometimes output

Sizing: Design Mode

In Calculate (Design Mode), the user specifies the Maximum Throughput and the system computes the Number of Units and the Rated Throughput.

Sizing: Rating Mode

In User-Defined (Rating Mode), the user specifies the Number of Units and the Rated Throughput.

Costing

The purchase cost of the equipment is based on the rated volumetric throughput. By default it is calculated by the programs built-in model for a homogenizer with a minimum volumetric throughput of 540 L/h.

For more information on this equipment, see High Pressure Homogenizer.

For information on the left-hand side variables and options, see Equipment Data Dialog: Equipment tab.