Electronic Brix Indication and Control - As Applied to the Citrus Concentrate Industry

Quality control of any product is of paramount importance to a manufacturer. The usual concept is to maintain standards to satisfy the customer and regulatory bodies in government and industry. Recently a more subtle meaning is emerging as a matter of great interest to industry. The uniformity of product is now being considered as a guidepost to the profit involved. Furthermore, the desire to maintain a uniform product has had a tremendous effect on the overall efficiency of plant operations, which in turn increase profit.

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