Sonic Sonolator - What Is A Sonolator?

What Is A Sonolator?
The Sonolator
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is an in-line homogenizing device that employs high pressures and ultrasonic cavitational
energy to create emulsions and dispersions. The ultrasonic conversion of energy within the liquid stream is
accomplished by a physical phenomenon known as "jet-edge tone." The Sonolator is coupled to a positive
displacement pump and is employed in a comprehensive system containing the motor, base, variable frequency
drives, pressure and flow measuring devices and many other components as needed.
What happens to a stream of process liquid as it passes through the Sonolator's mixing chamber is illustrated above.
A stream of process liquid is subjected to extreme pressure and shear when forced through our specially engineered
Orifice, to the right. The process material is then projected at a velocity of 300 feet per second or more over the
edge of our Blade, seen to the left. Between the Orifice and Blade, the jet of liquid sheds vortices perpendicular to
the original flow vector. The alternating shedding patterns create a steady, ultrasonic oscillation within the liquid.
The stresses set up within the fluid by these ultrasonic oscillations cause the fluid to cavitate.
The pressure and high level of cavitation, shear, and turbulence within the Sonolator's mixing chamber are
responsible for de-agglomerating product particles and emulsifying liquids.