Weighing in explosive areas...

Safety is a top priority for any business, especially when it comes to operations in potentially explosive environments.

Mettler Toledos' comprehensive guide provides the knowledge to choose Ex-area-approved weighing solutions that meet your specific process requirements and regulations.

Selecting the right equipment for hazardous environments can be a challenging task. This guide makes it easy to help avoid safety incidents, prevent explosions, and protect personel.

This, the second edition of their Hazardous Area Guide details how to avoid dangerous situations with compliant equipment and provides illustrated recommendations for correct installation and maintenance.

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Sensors and analysers.

The new Mettler Toledo Process Analytics Catalogue for 2025 provides a comprehensive overview of solutions for analytical measurements in liquid process applications, pure water monitoring and gas-phase measurement.

This catalogue provides up-to-date information on equipment for measuring some of the most important analytical parameters in process and water monitoring, and includes some unique innovations, like the 2850Si dual silica and phosphate analyser.

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Digitising in the field.

KROHNE made Ethernet-APL demo devices available to selected customers at the end of last year (2023). This step marks an important milestone in the company's own Ethernet APL development project for various sensor types.

Ethernet-APL technology is a revolution in the process industry: for the first time, a high data rate (10 Mbit/s) is combined with intrinsic safety for the field level. In addition, the technology enables a two-wire operation including power supply. KROHNE was a founding member of the Ethernet-APL consortium in 2018 and has thus actively promoted the technical design of the standard.

Customer interest in Ethernet-APL has been growing steadily for several years, particularly in the chemical industry, but also beyond. 

"With Ethernet-APL, we are fully digitalizing the field level," explained Dr Christoph Spiegel, Head of Strategic Product Management in the Electronics Division at KROHNE. "Our demonstrators already have most of the functions that are possible with this technology. They provide the implementation of PROFINET according to the PA (Process Automation) profile 4.0 with generic or alternatively manufacturer-specific GSD file. There is also an FDI package for use with all modern asset management systems and an integrated web server with a convenient user interface for simple commissioning and diagnostics."

“We hope that we can obtain early feedback and test results via the demonstrators, including interoperability test results with various host systems," he continued. "We want to strengthen our customers' trust in KROHNE as a reliable partner that brings the latest technology into practice at an early stage. Ethernet-APL is still a very young technology, which is why we are working particularly closely with users here. Looking at the progress of the project, I am confident that KROHNE will be able to present the first Ethernet-APL devices by the end of the fourth quarter of 2024."

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Wireless datalogger for remote access applications.

The OPTIBRIDGE 3880 IIoT data logger for remote data services, acquisition and evaluation has been introduced by Krohne. It is a fully autonomous, battery or mains powered wireless communication system for remote access to measurement data, aimed at the water & wastewater industry.

Using mobile communication via 2G, 3G and 4G, OPTIBRIDGE 3880 offers a wide range of remote data management options – from simple data logging to internet connectivity and storage for maintenance, process visualisation and data evaluation. It is thus also designed for advanced applications with IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) requirements, offering flexible and modular solutions for data acquisition and analysis in smart networks.

Using integration software supplied by KROHNE (OPTIBRIDGE 3880 Connector), data can also be integrated into any SCADA or other software system by using industry standard protocols like e.g. OPC UA, CSV, etc. The customer has full control over their data as it is hosted on their own local server and send with end-to-end encryption. This unit is the perfect companion for the battery-powered water meter WATERFLUX 3070: the “OPTIBRIDGE 3880 Setup” app for iOS & Android for on-site commissioning and configuration via Bluetooth features configuration templates for Basic IO & Modbus of the water meter. The system is also ideal for installation in flood-prone areas like manholes as it comes in a rugged IP68 rated polycarbonate housing with an integrated battery offering 6 years’ operating time in typical applications.

Typical applications include data logging and transfer of flow, pressure and temperature measurement values from water abstraction wells or water transportation pipelines, wireless communication for water meters in installation areas without power supply, and remote flow monitoring and process control in district metering applications.

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Electronic DP cell.

Krohne has added an electronic differential pressure (eDP) version to the OPTIBAR family, the OPTIBAR 5060 eDP. It aims at level, density and differential pressure applications within closed vessels as well as density compensated level measurement in open tanks.

Compared to classic DP installations with diaphragm seal and capillaries, OPTIBAR 5060 eDP provides a cost-efficient connection to and installation on the vessel: it requires smaller process connections, and the connection between taps is realised via an electronic signal cable instead of oil filled capillaries. The instrument starts from G½ process connections, and allows for a maximum distance of up to 25 m / 75 ft between top and bottom tap. Thus, cost and installation as well as maintenance time can be saved, especially with tall vessels that would require long capillaries.

For the eDP version, many of the features of the regular OPTIBAR 5060 series are available, e.g. optional Bluetooth communication via smartphone or tablet (with OPTICHECK Pressure Mobile app). It can be configured with metallic or ceramic process diaphragms, a wide range of (hygienic) process connections, various communication options up to FF and Profibus-PA, and housing materials from plastic to stainless steel.

It also features an integrated static pressure measurement for additional process information. It comes with various industry-specific approvals and is SIL 2/3 certified, with the possibility of remote activation of SIL mode via display, DTM or Bluetooth.

About eDP measurement: eDP is based on two discrete gauge pressure transmitters, which are mounted in the same way as a classical differential pressure transmitters on the vessel. One transmitter, usually at the bottom of the vessel, acts as the primary sensor to measure the gauge pressure in the tank. The secondary transmitter measures the gas pressure at the vessel top, and is electronically connected to the primary transmitter via a signal cable, providing fast and synchronous measurement. The primary sensor then calculates the pressure difference between both. The limits of eDP measurement are at higher gas pressures, for which classical DP transmitters such as OPTIBAR DP 7060 or OPTIBAR DP 3050 are most suitable.

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Biogas flowmeter.

Krohne has updated the OPTISONIC 7300 Biogas ultrasonic flowmeter for the measurement of dry and wet (raw) biogas with variable composition. Besides the standard temperature sensor, it now features a pressure sensor that can be ordered optionally with the flowmeter and comes mounted on the flow tube.

In combination with the integrated flow computer, the additional sensor provide for advanced biogas measurement: since the methane content of biogas may vary, it may be required for the operation of the biogas facility to know the exact methane content in a methane/ CO2 mixture, e.g. when the gas is used as fuel for gas engines in a CHP unit. Here, a temperature sensor in combination with the measured velocity of sound enables direct measurement of methane content via calculation of the molar mass. By using an additional pressure sensor, OPTISONIC 7300 Biogas can also provide calculation of gas flow volume to standard conditions.

For optimal integration, all devices are offered from the own product range: for applications 0…100°C, Krohne offers an OPTITEMP TRA-P10 Pt100 sensor with OPTITEMP TT22 C (Ex-i) or an Ex-d temperature sensor with OPTITEMP TT30 C transmitter. The optional pressure sensor is an OPTIBAR P1010 (Ex-i) with 0…1.6 bara range. OPTISONIC 7300 Biogas is available in line sizes DN50, 80, 100, 150, 200 / 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8".

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Monitoring ship carbon emissions.

Krohne Marine has introduced a new version of EcoMATE: the software system for fuel consumption monitoring now also includes monitoring and reporting of carbon emissions for ships. It enables crews, operators and fleet owners to monitor all vessel types with a single integrated software tool that provides automatic calculation and reporting of emission and efficiency data.

EcoMATE is compliant with the European Union (EU) regulation 2015/757 on the monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport (EU MRV) and the global International Maritime Organization Data Collection System for fuel oil consumption on ships (IMO DCS), both aiming at reducing greenhouse gas emissions from shipping.

EcoMATE consists of four modules: fuel consumption monitoring, bunkering verification, EU MRV & IMO DCS emission reporting, and a Cloud module. The fuel consumption module provides for continuous measurement and monitoring of all fuel types consumed on board. Readings from (Coriolis mass) flowmeters mounted in supply and return lines of engines are consolidated, visualized and stored in the control room to monitor current and total usage of fuels, for example to validate efficiency.

The bunkering module provides for monitoring, verification and logging of fuel quantities received through the bunkering line: EcoMATE visualizes readings from an inline flowmeter as trend graphs during the bunkering process, e.g. mass flow or (compensated) volume flow rate, density and temperature. While all relevant data is logged and stored, reports showing total quantities of fuel types received together with verification of density can be printed or sent digital to a shore station.

The EcoMATE EU MRV & IMO DCS module helps crew, owners and operators to generate emission reports compliant to these regulations. It also incorporates a set of features easing daily operation and reporting requirements per voyage or per vessel.

The EcoMATE Cloud is a centralized web reporting tool for vessels running the EcoMATE system: data from the other three modules is automatically transmitted to a cloud where it can be viewed, downloaded or analysed via a dashboard that is accessible through any web browser. For example, trends of fuel consumption or emission in correlation with temperature, speed and/or kilowatt thrust per vessel can be shown. Vessels can be compared for the same voyage sailed months apart, and measured data from each vessel down to individual fuel consumer level can easily be analysed.

To suit different ship types, Krohne Marine offers an extended scope of supply for EcoMATE, including workstations, flowmeters, valves, supporting equipment and services depending on the installation.

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Optical turbidity measurement.

The new OPTISYS TUR 1060 optical turbidity measuring system has been introduced by Krohne. The main application areas are quality monitoring or filter monitoring in drinking water, or in cooling water circuits or demineralisation processes.

The new analytical system employs 90° scattered light technology and is compliant to US EPA 180.1 and EN ISO 7027. It comes with 4…20mA and Modbus RS485 communication and features improved usability, fast measuring response time, simple and cost-efficient calibration, data logging, and low maintenance requirements.

Although OPTISYS TUR 1060 shares components with its predecessor OPTISYS TUR 1050 and can be retrofitted, the system has been completely redesigned: it provides improved usability due to cursor keys and simple start-up and operation without special knowledge. For flexible use, the measuring ranges can be adapted according to the application. It can be calibrated with reusable calibration cuvettes in less than 5 minutes, without dangerous formazine contact.

The new system has an integrated data logger for storing measurement readings and the last four calibrations up to one year, depending on selected logging interval between 1…60 minutes. Calibration data and logged data can both be downloaded via USB interface. OPTISYS TUR 1060 has the lowest maintenance requirements on the market due to a long lasting light source and automatic ultrasonic cleaning of the measuring cuvette that provides for minimal wear, high long-term stability and short downtimes.

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Expansion to US branch of process control company.

Krohne has opened its newest manufacturing facility and North America headquarters in Beverly, (Mass USA). The new facility was celebrated with a formal inauguration event, tours of the manufacturing facility, and presentations from executives. Michael Rademacher-Dubbick, Managing director Krohne Group, opened the facilities in a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Michael Rademacher-Dubbick, Managing director KROHNE Group, opens the new production facilities.

The operations expansion represents the company’s long-term commitment to manufacturing in the United States. The new headquarters facility will produce a variety of new and existing flow and level products, while continuing to serve as the main distribution hub to North American markets for all other products. Administration, sales, service and marketing, and a new training center will also be located in Beverly. The new production building will be interconnected to a new state of the art, two story office building, tripling the floor space compared to the existing facility in Peabody, MA. Production and distribution operations will also be transferred to the new space.

To celebrate the opening of the new facility, Krohne held a formal ribbon cutting ceremony with local dignitaries and corporate ownership followed by a tour of the manufacturing facility and offices. The morning of the event was concluded with a series of short presentations, including a future-focused outline of KROHNE's vision for its served industrial markets with key insights into technological developments for measurement instrumentation applications.

“2018 will be a watershed year for Krohne in North America as we move into our brand-new factory in Beverly, MA where a variety of key products will be produced,” said Stephan Mimler, CEO of Krohne Inc. “Krohne is dedicated to the idea of producing the absolute best process measurement instrumentation for worldwide process industry users, and now, we will bring that production to the USA. This will surely enhance our opportunity for timely deliveries and for providing a broader range of resources to serve customer needs better."

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Suspended solids sensor.

The OPTISENS TSS 2000, a new total suspended solids (TSS) sensor introduced by Krohne, is a robust, cost-effective immersion sensor for process and quality control in industrial and municipal wastewater applications.

It features a fast response time and can be used to optimize processes, increase yield or monitor limits: target applications in the water & wastewater industry include mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS) monitoring, sludge discharge of primary and secondary sedimentation (clarifier) tanks, or monitoring of biological treatment in wastewater aeration basins. The new sensor can also be used to monitor product loss in open channels in the food & beverage industry, effluent in chemical, white water in pulp & paper or thickeners in metal & mining.

In combination with MAC 100 transmitter, the unit offers a complete TSS measuring point for ranges 0...4 AU / 0...18.5 g/l at a competitive price. The single-beam sensor comes with a rugged stainless steel body, scratch resistant sapphire windows and automatic sensor cleaning option. Using near-infrared NIR technology, it is not effected by colour or natural ambient light. It is factory calibrated with up to 6 linearization points with linear or non-linear fitting. Installation without assembly (hung up cable installation) is possible, but the use of fibre-glass telescopic sensor assembly SENSOFIT IMM 2000 is recommended. For more demanding applications, e.g. difficult waste water conditions or hygienic requirements, OPTISENS TSS 3000 and 7000 with 4-beam technology are available.

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Stainless steel housed converters.

Signal converters IFC 100 and MAC 100 as well as SMARTMAC 200 operating unit are now available in stainless steel housing from Krohne. Mainly targeted at applications in the food and beverage industry, they can be also used where high corrosion resistance is demanded, e.g. in salty environments.

Offering an alternative to the standard aluminum housing, the new stainless steel housing is “hygienic by design” without pooling or harborage areas where contamination buildup could occur. It features a non-glass display to comply with zoning criteria in food and beverage applications, 2 mm/ 5/64" thick 1.4404/316L stainless steel for superior strength, and ingress protection classes IP66/67/69.

IFC 100, MAC 100 and SMARTMAC 200 are based on the same platform, sharing the same HMI and housing options:

IFC 100 is a signal converter for electromagnetic flowmeters in standard hygienic applications. Typically combined with hygienic OPTIFLUX 6000 flow sensor, the new stainless steel housing option offers a cost-effective alternative to the higher positioned IFC 300.

MAC 100 is a signal converter for OPTISENS analytical sensors, e.g. for hygienic conductivity sensors OPTISENS IND 7000 and OPTISENS COND 7200.

SMARTMAC 200 is an operating unit for configuration and calibration of SMARTPAT analytical sensors that feature an integrated transmitter, e.g. hygienic sensors SMARTPAT PH 8570 and SMARTPAT COND 7200.

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New range of radar level transmitters.

Six 24 and 80 GHz FMCW radar level transmitters for liquids and solids have been added by Krohne to their OPTIWAVE series.

They aim at liquid and solid applications in a wide range of industries. Based on over 28 years of experience with FMCW technology, each device has a particular target area of application, for example agitated and corrosive liquids, narrow tanks with internal obstructions, or powders and dusty atmospheres.

These devices feature 2-wire 4…20mA HART 7 communication and come with an extensive choice of process connections, starting from ¾". They feature a large backlit LCD display with 4-button keypad, a quick setup assistant for easy commissioning, and come with free PACTware™ DTM with full functionality. While approvals for hazardous areas are already available, other approvals including SIL are ongoing.

New devices for liquids: OPTIWAVE 3500, 5400, 7400 and 7500

• OPTIWAVE 3500 is a 80 GHz FMCW radar aimed at hygienic applications in the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets. It has a wide range of hygienic connections and can measure right up to the process connection. Thanks to its narrow beam angle and small dead zone, it is capable of measuring in small and narrow tanks, even with agitators.
• OPTIWAVE 5400 is a 24 GHz FMCW radar for liquids in basic process applications in chemical, oil & gas and power industries. It provides accurate readings in closed tanks, in open air applications such as rivers or dams, and this even in processes with fast changing levels.
• OPTIWAVE 7400 is a 24 GHz FMCW radar designed for liquids in harsh environments such as tanks with agitators containing corrosives or in non-Ex applications up to +700°C / +1292°F (e.g. molten salt in solar plants). Aimed at the chemical, petrochemical, power and oil and gas industries, it comes with a large choice of antenna options like the proven Drop antenna as well as heating, cooling or purging systems for metallic Horn antennas. For applications with corrosive or dangerous liquids, a flange plate protection or a Metaglas second sealing barrier are available. The quick coupling system permits the removal of the converter under process conditions.
• OPTIWAVE 7500 is a 80 GHz FMCW radar covering the same industries as OPTIWAVE 7400 up to +150°C / +302°F, 40 barg / 580 psig. With its small beam angle and negliglible dead zone, it is aimed at liquid applications in small and narrow tanks with internal obstructions like agitators or heating coils, as well as tanks with long nozzles. This 80 GHz radar can even measure through tank roofs made of non-conductive material. It features a flush-mounted PEEK Lens antenna and measures the level of a product from the antenna down to the tank bottom over a distance of 100 m / 328 ft.

New devices for solids: OPTIWAVE 6400 and 6500

• OPTIWAVE 6400 is a 24 GHz FMCW radar for solids from granulates to rocks in industries such as minerals and mining, chemical, agriculture, or power generation. It measures the level of solids such as stone, plastic granulates or coffee beans accurately and reliably. The proven Drop antenna minimises scaling and is unaffected by the angle of repose, thus eliminating the need for expensive antenna aiming kits or purging systems.
• OPTIWAVE 6500 is a 80 GHz FMCW radar for powders and dusty atmospheres, aiming at the same industries as OPTIWAVE 6400. It features specific algorithms and high signal dynamics to provide reliable and accurate readings despite the challenges linked to fine powders such as dust, low-reflective media, build-up and uneven surfaces. Thanks to the small beam angle of the flush-mounted Lens antenna, it is best suited for high and narrow silos even in the presence of internal obstructions.

The new 24 GHz and 80 GHz transmitters complement the two existing 6 and 10 GHz devices of the OPTIWAVE series: OPTIWAVE 1010 is a 6 GHz FMCW radar suited for clean liquids in bypass chambers and Magnetic Level Indicators (MLI). It is welded to the bypass chamber or MLI and measures the position of the float or the liquid level. OPTIWAVE 5200 is a 10 GHz FMCW radar for liquids in storage and simple process applications with a wide range of options, SIL2 approval and a choice of fieldbus communication options.

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Temperature transmitter.

The new OPTITEMP TT 33 C/R, a universal 4…20mA temperature transmitter to be used with RTD and TC sensors has been introduced by Krohne.

Available as head mounted (TT 33 C) and rail mounted (TT 33 R) versions, OPTITEMP TT 33 was designed according to the latest standards and user requirements such as convenient configuration, high accuracy as well as safety and reliability over time. Versatile in use through additional functionality and features, it is aimed at all industries that use process temperature assemblies in standard applications up to in harsh environments, e.g. chemical, power generation, iron and steel or OEM applications.

Using the free ConSoft software, the 4…20 mA device can easily be configured from a PC, also in hazardous areas. Parameters like temperature measurement range, TAG identity and failure indication can be set and re-set fast and convenient thanks to a user-friendly interface. High accuracy over transmitter lifetime is provided by a measuring accuracy of ±0.08 °C or ±0.08 % of span, and a drift of ±0.01°C per 1 °C or ±0.01% of span per 1 °C. This low temperature drift makes regular calibration less necessary.

In terms of safety and reliability, OPTITEMP TT 33 C/R is compliant to NAMUR recommendations (NE) 21, 43, 53 and 107, and features ATEX and IEC Ex approvals. Due to a robust construction, external influences such as ambient temperature, vibration (up to 10 g, as may occur in OEM/machinery applications), moisture and electromagnetic waves are negligible.

The new transmitter can provide correction for measuring error of the system consisting of either the sensor itself or sensor and transmitter together. OPTITEMP TT 33 C/R also features a runtime counter, tracking and backup of previous configuration, ambient temperature log as well as an output simulation for loop testing.

OPTITEMP TT 33 C/R adds to KROHNEs OPTITEMP portfolio of industrial temperature assemblies and transmitters. It comprises a large choice of designs, materials and process connections from high to cryogenic temperature applications. Standard as well as custom versions are available for solid, liquid and gaseous mediums, also with high pressures and flow velocities.

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Planning Tool for Water and Wastewater Processes!

Generation of tender documents for industrial process measurement.

A webinar "Planning Tool for Water and Wastewater Processes" is being presented by Krohne on May 17th, 2017 at 3pm Irish time (4pm on Mainland Europe).

When planning new systems in the water and wastewater sectors, fast and precise compilation of tender documents with up to date information is critical. Here, imprecise and outdated information often wastes a lot of time, and in some cases even leads to planning errors with critical consequences.

After a brief introduction, the webinar will focus on an online demonstration of the planning tool for the generation of tender documents for industrial process measurement in the water and wastewater industry. The planning tool covers the entire range of process measurement and process analytics, from individual measurement parts to complete solutions.

Participants will learn to compile water and wastewater plant measuring components, see the convenient sizing of measuring instruments using the example of a flowmeter, get an overview about online available tender documents, and how they can benefit from 3D CAD drawings and other common formats for their own engineering software.

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EGM on Coriolis mass flowmeters.

Entrained Gas Management EGM technology is now available for all Krohne OPTIMASS Coriolis mass flowmeters. With the latest additions OPTIMASS 3400 and OPTIMASS 7400, now the whole OPTIMASS series offers continuous and repeatable mass flow or density measurement with 2-phase flows such as liquids mixed with gas, slurries with gases or highly viscous fluids with gas entrainments.

In the past, this presented a huge challenge for mass flowmeters: without gas entrainments, the measuring tubes in the Coriolis mass flowmeter have the desired regular oscillation. Gas entrained in the liquid dampens this regular oscillation, and as the gas content increases, it can come to a complete stop. To overcome this, Krohne developed powerful control algorithms that allow the meter to maintain oscillation and continue to measure even with complex flow conditions. This is possible even during a complete transition from a pure liquid phase to a gas phase and back, i.e. from 0…100% gas content. Mass flow and density measurements remain stable, continuous and repeatable.

Since the introduction of the EGM technology in 2012, OPTIMASS flowmeters with EGM have proven themselves in 2-phase flow and batch/loading/empty-full-empty applications in various industries:

• Food & Beverage: raw milk, ice cream, dough, sirup, tomato concentrate, spinach, meat, margarine, mayonnaise, meat, syrup, coffee extract, coolants, sugar concentrates and molasses
• Chemical: hydrogen peroxide processing, viscous monomers/polymers, liquid removal from stirred tanks, highly concentrated assets such as fuming HCl or HNO3, polyurethane foams, push to empty tanks
• Oil & Gas: drilling fluids, truck loading/offloading, well heads, tank management

Together with the indication or configurable alarm for the user, EGM can also be used to improve processes by identifying transient gas entrainments.

To explain the technology and the applications in more detail, “Entrained Gas Management in Coriolis flowmeters” has been released as new course on the free Krohne Academy online eLearning platform. The course consists of one learning module with a corresponding test that allows participants to assess their knowledge, and is currently available in English and German, other languages will follow.

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Flow meter for oil and gas applications.

Krohne has extended the available options for the H250 M40 flowmeter in order to match the requirements of the oil and gas industry. Here, variable area flowmeters are widely used for flow measurement on injection skids for corrosion-, scale- and hydrate-inhibitors like Methanol or Monoethylene Glycol. Common areas of application are also measuring agents and solvents in gas treatment processes like sweetening and dehydration of natural gas as well as reliably monitoring small amounts of Nitrogen and Fuel gas.

Standard materials for the range of DN15…150 / ½…6" flanged process meters include NACE MR0175/MR0103 compliant 316L or materials and welding following the NORSOK standard. Hastelloy, Monel, 6Mo, Titanium and now also Inconel are available as optional materials to provide high corrosion resistance to any kind of fluid. Stainless steel indicator housings and offshore protective coatings can be applied on request.

Flange connections reach up to ASME B16.5 Class 2500 flanges. Even higher pressure ratings can be realised when applying API flanges. For hazardous gas and dust areas, H250 M40 has achieved more than 30 approvals worldwide, including ATEX, IECEx, usFMc, NEPSI, INMETRO, KGS, EAC and PESO/CCOE. For quality assurance, comprehensive tests and certifications are in place such as positive material identification, material mill certificates, x-ray and dye-penetration examination of the welding seams, pressure and leakage tests, and finally third party factory inspection.

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Sales cooperation agreement for Saudi Arabia.

Hashim Moraisel, Managing Director ANABEEB, and Stephan Neuburger, Managing Director Krohne Group, both signed the agreement in person, marking the official opening of the Krohne Partnership Sales Office, located in the industrial city of Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

Hashim Moraisel, CEO ANABEEB, & Stephan Neuburger, Managing Director Krohne Group

“With Krohne, we are extending ANABEEB’s one-stop-shop solution for our clients like Saudi Aramco and SABIC in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” says Hashim Moraisel. “Krohne’s products and services are adding tremendous value to our clients in a field currently only partly covered by ANABEEB. Our local Sales & Manufacturing facilities in combination with Krohne’s High-End Customer Solutions will strengthen the ties between both companies this year and laying a foundation for many successful years to come.”

“With ANABEEB, we have a strong partner to serve the important market of Saudi Arabia” says Stephan Neuburger. “The new Partnership is an important step to become more visible in the Middle East. For Krohne it is of utmost importance that we understand the client’s application, only by being locally present we can understand their requirements and provide a competitive solution.We have been looking for a reliable and credible partner and believe to have found it in ANABEEB”.

Supported by the Krohne Middle East office in Dubai, which has been in place for more than a decade, the Jubail office will serve the Saudi Arabian market. The scope includes all Krohne products, solutions and services related to transport and storage of oil and gas products, e.g. pipeline monitoring, leak detection and localization, or liquid and gas metering systems. Also, processing applications in mining, e.g. metering of slurries with high solid content or solids storage, are covered from here.

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Smart conductivity measurement in liquids.

Extending its portfolio of process analysis sensors and systems, Krohne introduces three new SMARTPAT sensors for conductive conductivity measurement in liquids: SMARTPAT COND 1200, 3200 and 5200.

Introduced in 2013, SMARTPAT is a series of digital 2-wire loop powered sensors with integrated transmitter technology. Using a VP cable, any SMARTPAT sensor can be connected directly to the process control system via 4…20 mA/HART 7 interface. This offers advantages in both handling and costs of a measuring point. An additional transmitter on site is no longer necessary, SMARTPAT sensors can be configured and calibrated offline via PACTware FDT/DTM, on site with a HART handheld or an optional loop powered operating unit.

Targeted at the water and wastewater industries, the application area for SMARTPAT COND 1200 (measuring range for cell constant c=1: 100 µS/cm…20 mS/cm) ranges from process monitoring/control in water treatment plants (industrial and drinking water), water quality/limit values monitoring, to filter monitoring.

SMARTPAT COND 3200 (measuring range for cell constants c=0.1: 1…1000 µS/cm, c=0.01: 0.05…10 µS/cm) is aimed at quality measurement in condensate, cooling water, boiler feed water in power plants. Also, it can be used for reverse osmosis, monitoring of ion exchanger, deionization or desalination processes, e.g. in semiconductor production.

SMARTPAT COND 5200 (measuring range for cell constant c=1: 10 µS/cm…15 mS/cm) is designed for use e.g. in separation processes (caustic solution / water) or process monitoring in water or wastewater treatment in chemical, petrochemical as well as in water and wastewater industries.

Each SMARTPAT sensor is specifically designed for its area of application: approvals and certificates range from installation in hazardous areas up to zone 0 to hygienic areas. Along with the sensor family, Krohne offers a large portfolio of accessories, including loop powered indicators, USB interface cable, junction box, operating unit, standard solutions, sensor cables and mounting assemblies.

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Cheers! Sparkling flow!

Over recent years wine has become increasingly popular in Britain and it seems fair to say that its image has changed significantly over this time. It has largely lost its elitist image and has emerged as an alcoholic beverage that is enjoyed by a large number of the population. A trip to the local supermarket or high street retailer will present the shopper with a wide choice of wines from all over the world, but do we really need to look so far afield to enjoy a glass of wine? It comes as a surprise to many, but award winning wine is produced in Britain.

A great alternative to
Rosé  Prosecco,
but really very English.

Based in Tenterden in Kent (GB), the award winning Chapel Down winery produces truly world-class Traditional Method sparkling wines and a range of still wines, as well as premium beer and cider. They boast some of the best winemaking facilities in England and were recently looking for a portable measurement device that could provide accurate measurement and volume monitoring of juice and wine during transfer operations.

After careful consideration, they decided to have a portable device manufactured that incorporated Krohne's OPTIFLUX 2100 electromagnetic flowmeter. The device consists of an OPTIFLUX 2100 attached to an inlet and outlet pipe and mounted on wheels. The device can then be easily moved around the winery to perform accurate measurement wherever it is required. The inlet pipe is attached to a tank and the medium is then pumped through it at a flowrate of 5-10,000 l/hr. It passes through the electromagnetic flowmeter and then via the outlet pipe into another vessel. The OPTIFLUX 2100 accurately measures the volume of the medium and once the desired quantity has been reached the pump is switched off.

Previously Chapel Down used sight glasses running down the side of the tank, which was labour intensive. By automating the process using KROHNE’s OPTIFLUX 2100 they now have consistently accurate measurement and instead of two people being required to carry out the transfer operation, the process can be carried out by one person alone.

Josh Donaghay-Spire, winemaker at Chapel Down comments, “We were keen to automate the transfer process, however we needed a flowmeter that could cope with dissolved CO2 as this makes the more traditional flowmeters ineffective.” He continues, "we were aware that KROHNE had previous experience with a similar application and that their OPTIFLUX 2100 could easily cope with the process conditions whilst providing accurate and reliable measurement. We can now not only make more efficient use of manpower but we can also calibrate certain tanks which previously didn’t have calibration charts.”

Portable measuring device incorporating the OPTIFLUX 2100

• Krohne products are marketed in Ireland by DWN Instrumentation.

4…20mA output for VA flowmeters!

With the new option "WIM", a 4...20mA electrical output signal is now available for the Krohne variable area flowmeter VA40. While the flow rate with these glass devices could previously be read only locally, the 4...20mA output option allows for transmission of the measured value for control or evaluation purposes.

With VA40 WIM version, the height of the float is converted into an electrical signal via a Hall sensor chain. This signal can be used for a PLC/DCS, or to record the measured value over a certain period with a data logger. Along with each VA40 WIM, KROHNE supplies the calibration curve, allowing the customer to assign the exact flow value to any current value.

VA40 variable area flowmeters are used for the volume flow measurement of liquids or gases. The glass measuring tube enables visual inspection of the medium to evaluate properties such as gas entrainments or colouring. Typical applications include measurement of flushing, purging or inerting gases, heating and cooling circuits, gas measurement in industrial furnaces, or other basic applications in machine building and process industries, where this purely mechanical measuring principle has proven itself for almost 100 years.

All connection variants of the VA40 are also available with the WIM option. With the robust stainless steel taps, the maintenance-free device is mounted directly into the pipeline using flange, screw, clamp or hose connections. An installation in hazardous areas according to ATEX II2G Ex ia IIC T6 Gb and ATEX II2D Ex ia IIIC T85°C Db is possible. Retrofitting the WIM option to existing devices is not possible.

• Krohne products are marketed through DWN in Ireland.