The Foamscan is designed to characterize foam properties (generation and stability). Foam is generated by injecting some gas (Air, N₂, O₂, CO₂...) through the liquid.
The software controls the gas flow rate and the foam volume is determined in real time by image analysis using a CCD camera. Liquid fraction and volume are determined in real time with the conductivity electrodes. CSA software analyses the size and distribution of the bubbles.
The measuring tube is chosen depending on the applications that are studied:
— equipped with conductivity electrodes to measure the liquid fraction of aqueous foams in real time
— with a double glass wall to control the temperature up to 90°C during experiment ( with optional circulating bath)
— equipped with 4 prisms to adapt to the Cell Size Analysis (CSA) option
Application：
— Foamability: shampoo, cream, coffee, beer, additives, formulation etc...
— Scientific correlation with sensorial test
— Improve formula and surfactants' screening
— Foams for cleaning and detergents
— Firefighting foams
— Sparkling products
— Flotation as a method for separating solids
— Foam-reducing agents
Options：
— Automatic Cleaning
— Size of the bubbles (CSA)
— Stirring
