Hycontrol Suresense+ Foam Control System

Suresense+ Foam Control System

SKU: Suresense+

Manufacturer: Hycontrol

The SureSense+ is an advanced wall-mounted foam controller, which connects to up to three sensors mounted in a single or multiple process vessel(s). This multi-probe capability allows for fully independent monitoring and dosing control of up to three tanks from a single controller, offering multi-tank users a significant cost saving.

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SureSense+ allows for accurate control of aqueous foam by sensing and differentiating between foam and liquid contact. Utilising one of a selection of control algorithms, the controller can activate a dosing pump to either keep the foam at a fixed level or to reduce the foam height as required. It offers both proportional and delay-and-shot algorithms for anti-foam dosing when controlling a pump or valve, and is pre-programmed with a number of useful factory application settings/recipes to aid set-up.

Hycontrol’s unique IMA sensing® technology ensures the system will operate correctly even if the attached sensors become severely fouled. The controller is pre-programmed with a number of useful factory application settings/recipes to aid set-up, and offers both proportional and delay-and-shot algorithms for antifoam dosing when controlling a pump or valve. To discriminate between foam and splashing or other spurious triggers, the controller has an adjustable response time. Although the controller can be used for stand-alone control, other control actions such as vacuum valves or gas control can be interfaced. Thresholds for both foam and liquid level can be adjusted for very light foams. ATEX barriers for hazardous areas are also available.

SureSense+ allows for accurate control of aqueous foam by sensing and differentiating between foam and liquid contact. Utilising one of a selection of control algorithms, the controller can activate a dosing pump to either keep the foam at a fixed level or to reduce the foam height as required. It is pre-programmed with a number of useful factory application settings/recipes to aid set-up.

It is important to remember that, unlike other equipment that may be specified for foam applications, Hycontrol foam probes are NOT modified level sensors, and have been custom-designed for this purpose. This distinction is important when one considers the unreliability of traditional level technologies in detecting light, airy foams.

Key Benefits

  • Reduce antifoam use (up to 99% savings have been reported!)
  • Improve process control
  • Increase security of process and equipment
  • Reduce downtime
  • Reduce manpower
  • Increase yields and vessel utilisation

Key Features

  • Clear display with easy menus for simple programming and use
  • Multiple relay outputs for improved control
  • Connect up to three foam probes to one controller - reduce costs
  • Liquid detection capability to provide greater process control
  • Proportional dosing algorithm reduces unnecessary anti-foam use
  • Record anti-foam use to alert when approaching low level
  • Directly control pumps or valves, or connect to external controller
  • Probes pressure resistant to 10 bar, temperature to 150°C
  • Wide selection of foam probe lengths, connections and materials
  • Immunity to fouling with unique IMA sensing® = total probe reliability

IMA

Video Introduction to IMA Sensing for Foam