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SENSORS & SENSING SYSTEMS Bürkert’s FLOWave flow meter
generates surface acoustic waves that travel from the tube’s surface, through the process fluid at a controlled angle in both directions
turbulent flow, is maintained at all times. This not only prevents build-up of biofilms and helps maintain total hygiene, but it can also be used to confirm water availability at points of use (POU) across the facility. Flow rate and velocity can be combined to measure usage at certain points in the system, with flow meters on both the supply and the return, to optimise water use and increase process efficiency. FLOWave also maintains water pressure
throughout the tube, meaning that it doesn’t create a pressure drop at the outflow that would otherwise require a higher pressure at source. Unlike a meter with obstructions within the flow, FLOWave’s straight-through tube is free of pressure-reducing restrictions. The advantages of a zero pressure drop flow meter also accumulate with a greater number of flow meters incorporated into a system, for example if multiple POUs are monitored.
EASY INTEGRATION Compared to other flow meters typically used for purified water pharmaceutical applications, FLOWave is extremely lightweight and compact. As a result, it can be easily integrated into an
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certificate of conformity and certification of compliance ASME BPE, meaning that it is approved to the most robust regulations. The tried and tested SAW technology
not only makes FLOWave an accurate and effective flowmeter for purified water pharmaceutical applications, but also means that it is extremely cost-effective. If volumetric flow measurement for low conductivity hygienic applications is required, SAW technology flow meters should be considered.
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existing process and takes up less factory footprint for newly designed systems and skids. Compact enough to be held in one hand, it is also fast and simple to install by a single technician. It is also configured for all modern digital communication protocols. Of additional benefit, FLOWave also meets the essential pharmaceutical industry compliance, including an FDA
Measurement of water for clean utilities applications, from OEMs
developing skids through to end users requiring process flush cycles, demands a hygienic flow meter
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