Introduction
There are various methods for continuous fabric dyeing as well as dye fixing. When dye is directly applied, steaming (heat treatment) is required. At present the pad-steam method is widely used for continuous dyeing. To ensure stable product quality, the humidity in the steamer is kept at a constant level.
The ZR802G Zirconia High Temperature Humidity Analyzer provides excellent maintainability as it does not require the use of a sampling system, and ensures stable measurement in high temperature environments. It has been well received in the marketplace and is widely used in humidity control applications.
Expected Benefits
- Maintains the quality of the discharge process
- Ensures stable, continuous humidity measurement
- Reduces operating costs
Process Overview
The pad-steam dyeing process uses vat, reactive, acid, disperse, and other types of dyes, and includes padding, drying, fixing, washing, and re-drying steps. After padding, the fabrics are forwarded to a steamer where the dye is fixed under conditions of constant temperature and humidity.
Solution Details
Field Data
Process conditions
| Measurement point | Steamer side |
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| Sample gas component | Steam: 90 to 100%; air: remaining |
| Temperature | 70 to 110°C |
| Pressure | 10 to 30 kPa |
| Dust | None |
Measurement system
| Detector | ZR22G-☐☐☐-S-H-C-R-☐-E-A /SV |
|---|---|
| Converter | ZR802G-☐-☐-N-N /☐ |
| Standard gas unit | ZO21S-☐-E*A |
Utilities
| Rated voltage | 100 to 240 V AC |
|---|---|
| Rated frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | 330 VA (Max. 800 VA) |
Notes• It is best to install the detector vertically with the probe head pointing downward, but it can also be installed at any angle between 0° and 90° (horizontal installation shown right) with respect to the vertical.
Industries
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Chemical
Chemical plants rely on continuous and batch production processes, each posing different requirements for a control system. A continuous process calls for a robust and stable control system that will not fail and cause the shutdown of a production line, whereas the emphasis with a batch process is on having a control system that allows great flexibility in making adjustments to formulas, procedures, and the like. Both kinds of systems need to be managed in available quality history of product, and to be able to execute non-routine operations. With its extensive product portfolio, experienced systems engineers, and global sales and service network, Yokogawa has a solution for every plant process.
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Specialty & Fine Chemical
Yokogawa has long served customers in the specialty and fine chemicals market. With a market leading batch solution that offers the best in class reliability and flexibility as well as industry experts who understand the complex requirements in designing a batch solution, you can be assured that in your partnership with Yokogawa you will have a system that will enable you to produce products that meet your customers’ needs in the future while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.
Related Products & Solutions
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Zirconia Oxygen/Humidity Analyzer ZR22G, ZR802G
This Oxygen concentration and humidity at high temperatures consists of a ZR22G detector equipped with a long-life and highly reliable zirconia sensor, and a converter ZR802G equipped with digital communication and data log functions.
ZR22G and ZR802G can be measured directly and continuously without a sampling device. It is easy to maintain and reduce operating costs by self-diagnosis of sensor deterioration (without using calibration gas )and replacing the heater assembly on site.