Apparatus for homogenization and/or dispersion of free-flowing material

Abstract

Apparatus for homogenizing and/or dispersing free-flowing material, in particular liquid or pasty material, includes a container for receiving free-flowing material, a homogenizing and/or dispersing device, and a feed pump for transferring the material in a flow direction from a container outlet to an inlet of the homogenizing and/or dispersing device. The feed pump and the homogenizing and/or dispersing device are hereby operated by separate drives. An outlet of the homogenizing and/or dispersing device is connected to an inlet of the container via a recirculation system for optional return flow of material. Disposed between an outlet of the feed pump and the inlet of the homogenizing and/or dispersing device is a sensor for controlling operation of the feed pump in response to a flow characteristic of the material and/or a process parameter so that a material flow to the homogenizing and/or dispersing device is maintained constantly under a supply pressure.

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