Frequently Asked Questions

Various particle measurement technologies are used for inline measurements in industrial processes, including laser-based methods (e.g. light scattering or diffraction techniques), acoustic measurement principles, and image-based optical methods. While many of these methods only provide average particle sizes or indirect parameters, they reach their limits with heterogeneous systems, changing concentrations, or complex particle shapes.

Image-based optical inline particle measurement technology has proven particularly powerful here: it captures particles directly in the process, delivers real images, and enables the simultaneous determination of particle size, shape, and distribution in real time. Inline Process Solutions develops and manufactures high-resolution image-based inline sensors specifically designed for demanding applications in the chemical and food industries, delivering reliable, process-close data for optimal process control.

Various measurement technologies are used to optimize crystallization processes, including offline laboratory analyses, laser-based particle measurement methods, and inline sensors for monitoring process parameters. However, many of these methods only provide delayed or averaged information and only partially reflect the actual crystal morphology during the running process.

Image-based optical inline measurement technology enables direct, process-close capture of crystals and continuously delivers real image data on crystal size, shape, and distribution. With the athairON and akterIN inline sensors, Inline Process Solutions offers powerful solutions specifically developed for crystallization processes, supporting well-founded, targeted optimization of growth, product quality, and process stability.

Various measurement technologies are available for characterizing sprays and droplets, including laser-based methods such as phase Doppler anemometry or light scattering methods, as well as camera-based systems. However, many of these approaches are designed for idealized conditions and often only provide limited or indirect information in the real process.

Image-based optical inline particle measurement technology captures sprays and droplets directly in the process and enables the analysis of individual droplets in terms of size, shape, and distribution in real time. The naosIN inline sensor from Inline Process Solutions is specifically designed for these applications and delivers robust, high-resolution measurement data that allows spray and droplet processes to be reliably monitored and optimized.

Yes, powders can be measured online directly in the running process, although the measurement method strongly depends on particle size, concentration, and process conditions. Common methods such as laser scattering provide average size values but quickly reach their limits with heterogeneous or agglomerated powders.

Image-based optical inline particle measurement technology is particularly powerful because it directly captures individual powder particles and delivers real-time data on size, shape, and distribution. With the athairON and akterIN sensors, Inline Process Solutions offers robust solutions specifically developed for powder measurements in industrial processes, enabling precise, process-close monitoring.

Chemical production requires sensors that deliver reliable measurement values directly in the process. In addition to laser-based or acoustic methods, image-based optical inline sensors have proven particularly powerful because they capture particles directly and provide real-time data on size, shape, and distribution.

The sensors from Inline Process Solutions, including athairON and akterIN, are specifically designed for the harsh conditions of chemical production: robust, ATEX-certified, and resistant to high temperatures and pressures. This enables precise and safe process monitoring.

Both technologies have their strengths, but for many industrial applications, image-based optical inline particle measurement technology offers clear advantages. Laser-based methods (e.g. light scattering or diffraction) often only provide average values or indirect size data and quickly reach their limits with complex particle shapes, agglomerates, or heterogeneous systems.

Image-based systems capture particles directly and in real time. In addition to particle size, they also provide shape and distribution information, enabling detailed, process-close analysis. The sensors from Inline Process Solutions, such as athairON, akterIN, or naosIN, are also robust, ATEX-certified, and designed for high temperatures and pressures — ideal for tough use in chemical or food technology production.