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Effective January 1st, 2020, the KROHNE Group (Ludwig Krohne GmbH & Co. KG) is appointing a new Chairman of the Advisory Board and a changed Executive Board. The changes herald a generational change in the family-run company and ensure that the KROHNE Group will continue to be successfully positioned to meet the challenges of the market in the future.

KROHNE introduces four new additions to the OPTIFLEX series of guided radar (TDR) level transmitters.

The DK32 variable area flowmeter is now available with an electrical signal output.

A detailed description of the measurement process allows a realistic calculation of the measurement uncertainty. Influence quantities, whether unknown or not taken into account, can have a significant influence on the result. This article describes the difficulty to estimate influence quantities from the area of heat metering with two examples.

In October 2015, the State of California issued the Assembly Bill 864 Oil Spill Response: Environmentally and Ecologically Sensitive Coastal Areas, in short AB-864.

KROHNE and SAMSON introduced the joint venture FOCUS-ON at a press conference on September 19 in Frankfurt am Main.

KROHNE introduces new options for low flow measurement with variable area flowmeters.

KROHNE introduces the OPTIWAVE 1400 FMCW radar level transmitter for the water and wastewater industry.

With increasing operational, security, environmental and legislative requirements for pipeline operators KROHNE offers new solutions for pipeline management.

The functionality of the Foundation Fieldbus (FF) module for H250 M40 variable area flowmeter has been updated from Interoperability Test Kit 5.2 (ITK 5.2) to ITK 6.3.

Electromagnetic flowmeters WATERFLUX 3300, WATERFLUX 3070 and OPTIFLUX 4300 are now available with approval according to MID 2014/32/EU annex VI MI-004 for thermal energy meters.

With „KROHNE Tutorials“, KROHNE opens a new dedicated YouTube channel for explanatory videos on industrial process measurement devices.

Dr Attila Bilgic, CTO KROHNE Group, has been elected as the new Chairman of the VDI/VDE-GMA Executive Board for the period 2019-2022.

KROHNE has updated the OPTISONIC 7300 Biogas ultrasonic flowmeter for the measurement of dry and wet (raw) biogas with variable composition.

KROHNE Marine introduces a new version of EcoMATE: the software system for fuel consumption monitoring now also includes monitoring and reporting of carbon emissions for ships.

KROHNE introduces the new OPTISYS TUR 1060 optical turbidity measuring system: The main application areas are quality monitoring or filter monitoring in drinking water, or in cooling water circuits or demineralization processes.

A New York based tungsten producer uses VA40 variable area flowmeters for hydrogen flow measurement in tungsten powder production.

On September 27th, KROHNE opened its newest manufacturing facility and North America headquarters in Beverly, Massachusetts (USA).

Recently the Formosa Petrochemical Corporation in Taiwan tested KROHNE’s Pipeline Leak Detection System on a 144 km long jet fuel pipeline. We are pleased to confirm that a leak of just 3 mm in diameter was detected and localized within minutes.

KROHNE introduces OPTISENS TSS 2000: the new total suspended solids (TSS) sensor is a robust, cost-effective immersion sensor for process and quality control in industrial and municipal wastewater applications.

One of the key components of the Baltic Connector pipeline is the Custody Transfer metering system that measures the amount of supplied gas, as this links directly to the cash registers of buyer and seller of the gas.

KROHNE presents the webinar "From Batch to Inline – Unlock the Automation Potential " on August 29, 2018 at 10:00 am EDT (7:00 am PDT). The webinar explains how measurement instrumentation can increase the productivity in food plants and unlock incremental potential for automation in food & beverage production processes.

KROHNE introduces OPTITEMP TT 53, a new universal programmable 2-wire temperature transmitter for resistance (RTD) and thermocouple (TC) elements.

KROHNE presents the webinar "Reliable 2-phase Flow Measurement in the Food Industry" on May 9, 2018 at 10:00 am EDT (7:00 am PDT).

At ACHEMA 2018, 11th - 15th June, Frankfurt /M., KROHNE will be presenting innovations for the process industries. Visitors are welcome on booth A13 in hall 11.1 to learn about current and future developments in industrial process measurement.

At IFAT 2018, 14th - 18th May, Munich, KROHNE now welcomes their visitors in the new exhibition section Process Measuring and Control Technology C1 at booth 339/438 presenting a complete portfolio for flow, level, pressure and temperature measurement as well as process analytics with several innovations and highlights.

At Anuga FoodTec, KROHNE will be presenting measuring technology solutions for the food and beverage industry: at booth D100 / 108 in hall 10.2 visitors will find a complete portfolio for flow, level, pressure and temperature measurement as well as process analytics, both for hygienic and for auxiliary processes.

The MFC 400 signal converter is now available with PROFINET I/O option. Hereby, all OPTIMASS x400 coriolis mass flowmeters can be equipped with Industrial Ethernet communication, complementing the existing HART 7, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, PROFIBUS PA and DP as well as Modbus communication options.

KROHNE has renewed the “Planning Tool for generation of tender documents for industrial process measurement”. The free online tool for easy compilation of tender documents for process instrumentation now features a new user interface for fast and easy navigation.

As new Industrial Ethernet communication option, PROFINET I/O is now available for electromagnetic flowmeters with IFC 300 signal converter.

The Colorado Oil and Gas Producer Bonanza Creek Energy is taking advantage of the Entrained Gas Management (EGM) that ensures both stable and uninterrupted measurements of oil with high gas content.

With OPTISENS TSS 3000 and 7000 and MAC 300, KROHNE adds two new total suspended solids (TSS) sensors and a transmitter to its analytical portfolio.

Signal converters IFC 100 and MAC 100 as well as SMARTMAC 200 operating unit are now available in stainless steel housing.

KROHNE presents the webinar "80 GHz – Allrounder or Overrated? Radar level measurement: a practical comparison” on October 18, 2017 at 4PM (CEST).

KROHNE introduces new large line sizes as standard for its OPTIMASS series: for OPTIMASS 6400, diameters DN150/ 6" and DN200/ 8" have been added, and OPTIMASS 2400 is now available up to DN400/ 16".

With the new OPTISONIC 4400, KROHNE introduces an inline 2-path ultrasonic flowmeter for flow measurement at elevated process temperature and pressure. It is available in two versions: high temperature (HT) and high pressure (HP).

KROHNE adds six new 24 and 80 GHz transmitters to their OPTIWAVE series of FMCW radar level transmitters.

KROHNE introduces the new OPTITEMP TT 33 C/R, a universal 4…20mA temperature transmitter to be used with RTD and TC sensors.

KROHNE presents the webinar "Planning Tool for Water and Wastewater Processes" on May 17th, 2017 at 4PM (CEST).

Effective January 1st, 2017, the Advisory Board of the KROHNE Group has appointed Dr.-Ing. Attila Bilgic Managing Director of Ludwig KROHNE GmbH & Co KG. He assumes global responsibility for research and development.

The variable area flowmeter H250 M40 is now available with HART 7.4 communication. HART 7 compliance and interoperability have been validated by FieldComm Group FCG (formerly HART Communication Foundation HCF) and issued with a „HART Registered“ certificate.

24 ноября 2016 г. в г. Минске Республики Беларусь успешно завершился семинар на тему «Инновационные решения от КРОНЕ». В семинаре приняли участие более 40 заказчиков из 20 зарегистрированных в Республике Беларусь компаний, в качестве спикеров на семинар были приглашены сотрудники ООО «КРОНЕ БЕЛИНЖИНИРИНГ», г.

KROHNE presents the webinar "Why did a major oil producer choose new mass flowmeter technology?" on January 26, 2017, 10:00 AM EST (7 AM PST), aimed at operators of upstream and downstream oil flow applications.

24 ноября 2016 г. в г. Минске Республики Белоруссии пройдёт семинар компании КРОНЕ на тему «Инновационные решения от КРОНЕ». Семинар будет посвящён обзору продукции заводов предприятия, а также знакомству с новой линейкой приборов ООО «КРОНЕ-Автоматика» (г. Самара, Россия).

OPTIBAR LC 1010 features a robust 316L stainless steel housing and a high overload-proof ceramic diaphragm for long operating life. For safe and easy cleaning on site, the diaphragm is flush mounted. With a diameter of 22 mm / 1", OPTIBAR LC 1010 can be used also in small vessels.

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.

KROHNE has extended the available options for the H250 M40 flowmeter in order to match the requirements of the oil and gas industry.

The ultrasonic flowmeter OPTISONIC 3400 is now available with heat meter approval according to MID 2014/32/EU Annex VI MI-004 in accuracy classes 1, 2 and 3.

KROHNE introduces several new features and options for WATERFLUX 3070. As water meters are often installed in remote locations, reducing the frequency of visits to the sites and the time spend on set-up and maintenance is crucial.

With SMARTMAC 200 W, KROHNE introduces a 2-wire loop powered operating device with HART 7 communication to the SMARTPAT series.

For its variable area flow meters DK 32, DK 34 and DK 37, KROHNE now offers the option of surface passivation for trace-level analysis.

KROHNE presents the webinar "Rapid and Reliable Pipeline Leak Detection" on April 20, 2016, 10:00 AM EDT (15:00 CET). It focuses on the differences between commonly used leak detection systems and those combining several leak detection methods.

On March 3rd, Arabian Pipeline & Services Co. Ltd (ANABEEB) and KROHNE signed a cooperation agreement for joint sales activities in Saudi Arabia. The agreement comprises sales activities in the industries of Oil&Gas, mining, as well as in petrochemical and chemical.

A new course on “Magnetic Resonance based multiphase flowmeter” was released on the KROHNE Academy online eLearning platform. The free course covers an extensive introduction to the measuring principle as well as important topics related to multiphase flow measurement.

With the new OPTISWITCH 5300 C, KROHNE presents a vibration level switch for liquids that can withstand extreme process conditions such as hot or cryogenic temperatures and high process pressure.

With OPTIWAVE 1010, KROHNE introduces a new radar level transmitter for bypass chambers and magnetic level indicators. The 2-wire FMCW radar level transmitter is designed as a cost-effective solution for the continuous level measurement of liquids in bypass applications.

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.

Today, process control is mainly based on the measurement of variables such as flow, level, pressure and temperature as well as analytical parameters.

Со времен выпуска первого компактного преобразователя давления в 2012 году, компания KROHNE непрерывно работала над полной производственной линейкой приборов давления. С выпуском преобразователя давления ACHEMA 2015, была представлена полная производственная линейка для приборов гидростатического и давления и его перепадов.

Компания KROHNE представляет массовые расходомеры OPTIMASS 1400 и OPTIMASS 2400 с новым преобразователем сигналов MFC 400. Таким образом, функция контроля вовлеченного газа теперь доступна со сдвоенной прямой трубой, которая помогает осуществлять измерения сред без потери точности даже с содержанием газа до 100%.

KROHNE introduces the new hygienic inductive conductivity measuring system OPTISYS IND 8100 for the food and beverage industry.

The companies TÜV NORD, KROHNE, SAMSON and PHOENIX CONTACT publish a jointly created eLearning on Functional Safety (SIL).

With the OPTISONIC 8300, KROHNE presents a dedicated ultrasonic flowmeter for the measurement of superheated steam. The 2-beam flowmeter stands out with a measuring accuracy of 1 %, high repeatability, and a large dynamic measuring range.

Новая опция «WIM», с выходом 4 ... 20 мА теперь доступна для ротаметра VA40. Хотя расход с этих стеклянных устройств может быть предварительно прочитан только локально, опция с выходом сигнала 4 ... 20 мА позволяет передавать измеренные значения в целях мониторинга или оценки.

Во вторник, 18 ноября 2014г, состоялась церемония закладки первого камня здания головного офиса компании KROHNE. Проект с общим объемом инвестиции 16 млн. евро будет проектироваться Берлинскими архитекторами Баумхауер и будет строиться на основе существующих офисов компании KROHNE в городе Дуйсбурге.

A new course on “Vortex Flowmeters: Applications” has been released on the KROHNE Academy online learning platform. The free of charge eLearning course deals with the most common uses of Vortex flowmeters in auxiliary and supply circuits.

В дополнение к полученным североамериканским сертификатам о соответствии требованиям пожарной безопасности FM по части защиты от воспламенения "искробезопасное исполнение" (IS) и "невоспламеняемость" (NI), также компания KROHNE получила одобрение на применение ротаметра H250 M40 во взрывоопасных зонах. С момента выпуска ротаметра H250 M40 в 2011 году, получено более 30 сертификатов международных организаций на применение данного прибора в зонах опасных по газу и пыли, также имеются сертификаты ATEX, IECEx, usFMc, NEPSI, INMETRO, KGS, ГОСТ-Р и PESO/CCOE.

Компания KROHNE представляет новый вихревой расходомер OPTISWIRL 4200 разработанный для измерения проводящих и непроводящих жидкостей, газов и пара. Новое устройство разработано для применений в различных отраслях промышленности, такие как внутренний мониторинг расхода энергии насыщенного и перегретого пара или горячей воды, а также счетчики измерение тепловой энергии. Области применения также охватывают мониторинг эффективности паровых котлов, измерение потребления энергии в горелке или мониторинг измерения потребления в системах сжатого воздуха, в том числе оценка подаваемого атмосферного воздуха (FAD).

FDT Group has recently accredited KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH, Duisburg, as official FDT Test Site for FDT DTM certification.

KROHNE introduces the OPTISYS SLM 2100 optical measuring system for sedimentation profile measurement and continuous tracking of sludge blanket.

A new basic course on flow measurement is available on the KROHNE Academy online learning platform: Participants of the course „Electromagnetic flowmeters” will find a broad range of topics related to this flow measuring principle in three modules.

KROHNE INOR, the temperature center of excellence within KROHNE, has had major influence on the development of temperature transmitters. Founded 1939 in Malmö, Sweden, KROHNE INOR celebrates its 75th birthday this year.

Together with ILF, ROSEN, TÜV Nord and the Dutch metrological institute NMi/NMi Euroloop, KROHNE is holding a two-day seminar & workshop event entitled “Safety requirements for hazardous liquid and gas pipelines”.

KROHNE introduces OPTISONIC 7300 Biogas as dedicated flowmeter for biogas applications. The device is a specialized version of the OPTISONIC 7300 ultrasonic gas flowmeter for process gas applications.

With OPTITEMP TRA-C10, TRA-C20 and TRA-C30, KROHNE introduces its new line of compact temperature sensors. They follow the current trend in various industries where in standard applications traditional temperature sensors are replaced with compact ones, especially in OEM applications.

Transporting materials via pipeline is a growing market all around the world. To take maximum advantage of these transport routes, there is growing interest in pipeline safety. Together with partners ILF Consulting Engineers and TÜV Nord, KROHNE Academy is offering a series of lectures to provide an overview of the safety requirements.

KROHNE Marshall, a group company of KROHNE Messtechnik GmbH, Germany and Forbes Marshall, India has been awarded the "Customer Value Leadership" Award in the Electromagnetic Flowmeters Market in India in 2013.

The European Commission has published its 2013 EU Industrial Research and Development (R&D) Investment Scoreboard. With R&D spend of EUR 27,2 million in 2012, KROHNE has been ranked 480th in the EU top 1000 for large investments.

OPTIFLEX 2200 C and OPTIWAVE 5200 C level meters are now available with 2-wire bus protocols FOUNDATION Fieldbus and PROFIBUS PA. For each protocol, a dedicated PACTware DTM enables to access the device parameters directly via the instrument.

KROHNE is pleased to announce that Expro Meters, Inc. has entered into a strategic sales representative agreement with KROHNE Australia Pty Ltd. Under the terms of the agreement, KROHNE Australia will act as a reseller of Expro Meters’ SONAR based flow monitoring systems for upstream and midstream oil and gas applications in Asia and Australia.

On July 1st, Bayer Technology Services (BTS) and KROHNE signed a distribution agreement to commercialise the SpectroBAY inline NIR spectrometer system. The agreement comprises the worldwide marketing and sales of the analytical system in the chemical processing industry (CPI) outside the Bayer group through KROHNE.

KROHNE introduces the new OPTISONIC 3400 ultrasonic flowmeter for liquids. The 3-beam inline flowmeter is a multipurpose device that can be used for both standard and more demanding applications in terms of process temperature, pressure or high viscosities.

KROHNE now offers a free eLearning course dedicated to helping engineers understand how leak monitoring systems work.

Новый электромагнитный расходомер TIDALFLUX 2300 F со встроенным измерителем уровня заполнения трубы для использования в частично заполненных трубопроводах

CiDRA, a leading supplier of process optimization equipment and services for processing plants, announced that it has entered into a strategic sales representative agreement with KROHNE Australia Pty Ltd.

Компания КРОНЕ представляет OPTIWAVE 5200 C/F – новый радарный уровнемер с частотно-модулированным непрерывным излучением 10 ГГц для измерения уровня жидкостей, диапазон измерения – до 30 м.

The PipePatrol leak monitoring system can be used for pipelines containing supercritical products and multi-product pipelines.

KROHNE Australia supplies 5 OPTIWAVE 6300 non-contact FMCW radar level meters to a gold producing facility to protect tripper cars from damage caused by overfilled bins.

Компания KROHNE представляет новый конвертер сигналов IFC 050 для электромагнитных расходомеров. Разработанный для удовлетворения потребностей растущего мирового рынка воды IFC 050 может использоваться для систем водоснабжения, водопользования и очистки сточных вод.

This October, PACTware experts will be travelling to the US to broaden the scope and awareness of PACTware. The seminars will focus on the benefits of PACTware, the group will showcase how the frame application will enhance device operation through the entire life cycle of a device.

KROHNE впервые представила новый прибор OPTIFLEX 2200 C/F. 2-х проводной уровнемер для измерения жидкостей и сыпучих веществ дополняет ассортимент рефлекс-радарных уровнемеров специализирующейся на измерительной технике компании.

OPTIMASS 6400 – новый кориолисовый массовый расходомер со сдвоенной изогнутой трубой, отвечающий всем стандартам измерения расхода газов и жидкостей в химической, нефтехимической, нефтегазовой, фармацевтической, пищевой и энергетической промышленностях.

Schneider Electric, a global specialist in energy management, and KROHNE, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of solutions in industrial process instrumentation, today announced a partnership to provide customers with a complete solution.

At HannoverMesse, KROHNE introduces the OPTISONIC 7300 universal ultrasonic gas flowmeter for process gas applications. By this, KROHNE is completing its portfolio of gas meters, ranging from compressed air to custody transfer applications for natural gas.

After last years’ success, the 2012 PACTware Roadshow was present in the United Arab Emirates in centers of the oil & gas industry.

Крупнейший в мире химический концерн BASF использует массовый расходомер OPTIMASS 7300 C Тантал от KROHNE для работы с высокоагрессивными средами.

The variable area measuring principle now supports fieldbus: KROHNE introduces the H250 M40 variable area flowmeter featuring FOUNDATION fieldbus functionality. This guarantees complete integration into and interoperability with FOUNDATION fieldbus control systems.

KROHNE introduces the new OPTIFLEX 1100 C level meter for liquids and solids in non-explosive environments. The OPTIFLEX 1100 C offers a cost-effective and higher performing replacement for traditional level meters such as RF capacitance, conductive and pressure level meters.

(This News is available only in English) One of Australia’s largest exporters of seaborne metallurgical coal operates coal mines in Central Queensland supplied by fresh water extracted from borefields, rivers and dams. KROHNE supplies 26 WATERFLUX electromagnetic water meters to Australian coal producer for raw water monitoring.

KROHNE successfully applies an OPTIMASS Coriolis mass flowmeter to a tailings thickener underflow line to provide a non-radiometric density solution for an Australian coal producer.