What is HeatFlux ?
Amount of Heat Energy passing through a surface unit cross sectional area per unit time
A fundamental measure of rate of energy transfer
Units: W/m² Why measure HeatFlux?
In many thermal processing applications it is the amount and rate at which heat is transferred to or from a product that determines its characteristics;
It takes all contributory factors into account:
- temperature;
- air movement;
- mode of heat transfer;
- equipment design Why not measure Temperature alone ?
Measurement of Temperature only does not take into account air velocity or mode of energy transfer during the thermal process. The two graphs illustrate the ineffectiveness of air temperature measurement in a Forced and Radiant Convection ovens.
ThermaFlux technology has been proven within an international food company for over 5 years. Accuracy and discrimination allows a level of analysis to be achieved not previously available a user friendly, robust package aimed at process operators as well as technical staff. Weighing less than 2kg, the instrument is genuinely portable with the robustness for routine and use in a production environment. Standard graphical analysis of software allows for data comparison and manipulation while enhanced features provide multi profile comparison for easy equipmemt diagnostics.
ThermaFlux Digitron's heat flux datalogger, already has a well tested reputation for improving the efficiency of the baking process. Instead of simply measuring air temperature, the instrument also records the rate of heat transfer, taking into account the crucial effects of air velocity, convection, radiation and oven design. This data - and its accuracy - enable rapid and substantial improvements in product consistency, significantly reducing waste, energy consumption and process downtime. Originally designed for a high volume manufacturer, the ThermaFlux solution is suitable for most commercial baking/cooling applications and will usually repay its investment in just a few months.
Robustly packaged for demanding production environments, the ThermaFlux datalogger is designed for use by process operators and technical staff in biscuit and bread baking, refrigeration and cooling, chocolates and confectionery, pizza, cakes, desserts and fast food production.