CONSISTENCY

According to Webster
Consistency The condition of holding together, firmness, nearness, or density. Degree of firmness, thickness, or density. Degree or texture of density, firmness or viscosity Consistent Firmly united, solid Uniform Congruous or compatible

Consistency describes how firm, thick, and evenly distributed the particles in the mixture are.

In Instrumentation
Consistency is the ratio of oven-dry mass or weight of fibrous material to the mass or weight of a combination of pulp and water or stock and water expressed in percentage. resistance to deformation or shear by fibrous materials.

Floating ability and consistency of paper pulp

Consistency Measurement

Observed interactions between the process quantities and the signals of consistency measurement

Types of Consistency Sensors

Electromechanical Sensors
Electromagnetic Sensors

Electromechanical Sensors
Rotary Disc

Electromechanical Sensors
Insertion Blade

Electromechanical Sensors
Probe Sensor

Electromagnetic Sensors
Optical Sensors

Electromagnetic Sensors
Gamma Attenuation/Nuclear Transmission

Electromagnetic Sensors
Microwave Gauges

Selection of Consistency Devices

In selecting the optimum sensor, the following criteria are needed to be identified:
Calibration Consistency range Stock changes Location mill Sensor location

Performance factors
Cost of ownership/maintenance Price