Abstract: This invention describes a measurement system (100), a measurement method, and a collection, movement, and measurement system for grains (200) run through a flaking process, in order to define the grain flake thickness. The grain flake measurement system comprises: an image collection device (110) configured to collect an image of one of the grain flakes; and an acquisition unit (120) configured to receive the of the collected grain flake image through the image collection device and perform a measurement of the grain flake thickness. The grain flake measurement method comprises the steps of: collecting (560) a grain flake image through an image collection device; and measuring (561) the grain flake thickness through the collected image. The grain flake collection, movement, and measurement system (200) comprises: a grain flake collection device (210); a measurement device (130); a movement and selection device (220); an acquisition unit (120); and a command unit (230).

Abstract: The invention relates to a biocatalyst for organic synthesis, comprising a controlled porosity silica (CPS) as support material, wherein the pore diameter is between about 20 and about 100 nm, said support material comprising an amino-functionalized surface; and one or more catalytically active enzyme(s) immobilized on the support material. The invention also relates to uses of such biocatalysts and methods of manufacture thereof.

Abstract: This invention describes a measurement system (100), a measurement method, and a collection, movement, and measurement system for grains (200) run through a flaking process, in order to define the grain flake thickness. The grain flake measurement system comprises: an image collection device (110) configured to collect an image of one of the grain flakes; and an acquisition unit (120) configured to receive the of the collected grain flake image through the image collection device and perform a measurement of the grain flake thickness. The grain flake measurement method comprises the steps of: collecting (560) a grain flake image through an image collection device; and measuring (561) the grain flake thickness through the collected image. The grain flake collection, movement, and measurement system (200) comprises: a grain flake collection device (210); a measurement device (130); a movement and selection device (220); an acquisition unit (120); and a command unit (230).

Abstract: This invention describes a particle granulometry measurement system (100), a collection, movement, and measurement system (200) and a grain particle granulometry measurement method run through a cracking process in order to define their particle granulometry and analyze its functioning. The grain particle granulometry measurement system (100) comprises an image collection device (110) configured to collect images from a plurality of grains; and a command unit (120) configured to receive images from the plurality of grains collected through the image collection device (110) and perform a particle granulometry measurement of the plurality of grains. The grain collection, movement and measurement system (200) comprises: a grain collection device (210); the separator device (230); a measurement device (130); and a command unit (120).

Abstract: This invention describes a particle granulometry measurement system (100), a collection, movement, and measurement system (200) and a grain particle granulometry measurement method run through a cracking process in order to define their particle granulometry and analyze its functioning. The grain particle granulometry measurement system (100) comprises an image collection device (110) configured to collect images from a plurality of grains; and a command unit (120) configured to receive images from the plurality of grains collected through the image collection device (110) and perform a particle granulometry measurement of the plurality of grains. The grain collection, movement and measurement system (200) comprises: a grain collection device (210); the separator device (230); a measurement device (130); and a command unit (120).

Abstract: This invention refers to a grain flaking modular system, a grain flaking system, and a method that produces a grain flake within a predetermined specification. The grain flaking modular system comprises: valves (124); a PLC (130) connected to the valves (124); and an external optimization unit (140) connected to the PLC (130), wherein the external optimization unit (140) is configured to define a pressure reference (A). The grain flaking system (100) comprises: flaking rollers (110); and a programmable logic controller, PLC (PLC), configured to: obtain a pressure reference (A), and control a flaking pressure through the pressure reference (A) obtained. The grain flaking method comprises: obtaining (210) the pressure reference; applying (220) a flaking pressure to a flow of grains, wherein the flaking pressure is defined through the pressure reference obtained; and adjusting (230) the pressure reference.

Abstract: This invention describes a measurement system (100), a measurement method, and a collection, movement, and measurement system for grains (200) run through a flaking process, in order to define the grain flake thickness. The grain flake measurement system comprises: an image collection device (110) configured to collect an image of one of the grain flakes; and an acquisition unit (120) configured to receive the of the collected grain flake image through the image collection device and perform a measurement of the grain flake thickness. The grain flake measurement method comprises the steps of: collecting (560) a grain flake image through an image collection device; and measuring (561) the grain flake thickness through the collected image. The grain flake collection, movement, and measurement system (200) comprises: a grain flake collection device (210); a measurement device (130); a movement and selection device (220); an acquisition unit (120); and a command unit (230).

Abstract: A measurement system (100), a measurement method, and a calibration method for a grain particle granulometry measurement system run through a cracking process, in order to define their particle granulometry and analyze its functioning. The grain particle granulometry measurement system (100) comprises: a vibration measurement device (110); and the processing unit (150) connected to the vibration measurement device (110), wherein the vibration measurement device (110) is configured to measure the vibration characteristics of a vibration caused by impacts generated by the grain flow in the vibration measurement device. The grain particle granulometry measurement method comprises: measuring (320) the vibration characteristics caused by the impact of the grain flow; and calculating (370) the grain particle granulometry in the grain flow.

Abstract: This invention refers to a modular system for a grain cracker, and a grain cracking system and method that generates cracked grains within a predetermined specification. The modular system comprises a motor (124); a PLC (134); and an external optimization unit (136) to drive the motor (124), based on an adjustment point (A). The grain cracking system (100) comprises: rollers (110); and a programmable logic controller, PLC (134), configured to: obtain an adjustment point (A), and control the gap between the rollers (110) from the obtained adjustment point (A). The grain cracking method comprises the steps of: obtaining (510) an adjustment point; controlling (520) the gap between the rollers; and altering (530) the adjustment point, should the characteristics of the cracked grains coming from the rollers not be compliant with the desired specifications, wherein the step of altering the adjustment point is performed continuously and automatically.

Abstract: This invention refers to a grain flaking modular system, a grain flaking system, and a method that produces a grain flake within a predetermined specification. The grain flaking modular system comprises: valves (124); a PLC (130) connected to the valves (124); and an external optimization unit (140) connected to the PLC (130), wherein the external optimization unit (140) is configured to define a pressure reference (A). The grain flaking system (100) comprises: flaking rollers (110); and a programmable logic controller, PLC (PLC), configured to: obtain a pressure reference (A), and control a flaking pressure through the pressure reference (A) obtained. The grain flaking method comprises: obtaining (210) the pressure reference; applying (220) a flaking pressure to a flow of grains, wherein the flaking pressure is defined through the pressure reference obtained; and adjusting (230) the pressure reference.

Abstract: A measurement system (100), a measurement method, and a calibration method for a grain particle granulometry measurement system run through a cracking process, in order to define their particle granulometry and analyze its functioning. The grain particle granulometry measurement system (100) comprises: a vibration measurement device (110); and the processing unit (150) connected to the vibration measurement device (110), wherein the vibration measurement device (110) is configured to measure the vibration characteristics of a vibration caused by impacts generated by the grain flow in the vibration measurement device. The grain particle granulometry measurement method comprises: measuring (320) the vibration characteristics caused by the impact of the grain flow; and calculating (370) the grain particle granulometry in the grain flow.