What are the reasons why a homogenizer cannot build pressure?
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Everyone, I have two homogenizers, and both of them are experiencing problems with not being able to build pressure! I opened the feed inlet and found that the material flow was normal; I checked the homogenization valve as well and saw that it was unobstructed as well. After reinstalling everything, pressure still could not be generated. I spent a long time trying to find the cause, and eventually I managed to remove the high-pressure and low-pressure valves at the outlet and discovered that there were some substances blocking them. However, these substances were quite loose, and a small toothpick was enough to push them aside easily. After cleaning, install it and use it as normal. Both of them are like this! ! I just don’t understand: if the outlet of a homogenizer can reach pressures of over 10 MPa, how is it possible that it can’t even dislodge such tiny obstructions? Seeking advice from experts
The high-pressure valve and the low-pressure valve should be two check valves; when there are debris present, these check valves may not close properly, leading to backflow and thus an inability to build up pressure.