Determination of degree of homogenization of composition mixtures based on estimation of entropy of optoleptical information obtained by mixture surface photosensitive scanning

Abstract

Determination of degree of homogenization of composition mixtures based on estimation of entropy of optoleptical information obtained by mixture surface photosensitive scanning

Shumikhin A. G., Sokol`chik P. Yu., Stashkov S. I.

Incoming article date: 31.05.2016

In this article we consider technique of determination of degree of homogeneity of heterogeneous mixtures by using tool contactless method. This method uses optoleptical information of mixture surface. This method can be used in automatic control systems. An optoleptical information may be obtained using standard devices of photosensitive scanning. The value of entropy of otptoleptical information is used to estimate the degree of mixture homogenization. Operations of component mixing are widely used in technological processes. The degree of homogenization of mixture is the one of quality indicators of mixing process. The degree of homogenization is usually determined by laboratory method, which requires additional time for analysis. The degree of homogenization can also be determined by using the senses. In this case, the results of determination depends on the experience of the expert. In this article we looked at an example for the paint industry. The method can be applied to a wide range of heterogeneous composition.

Keywords: Mixing, heterogeneous composition, homogenization, homogeneity,operation monitoring, tool optoleptical method, entropy of information