Advanced measurement solutions for edible oil production

Optimisation of hygienic processes through key technologies

A high-quality product often means a challenging production process. Manufacturers of Edible Oil have special requirements, starting with the input logistics through to measurement accuracy – often down to the gram. KROHNE has a dedicated Global Industry Division which accepts these challenges and offers dedicated measurement solutions for the Food & Beverage industry.

In the edible oil manufacturing process, achieving high quality, safety and efficiency is the priority: this sets highly challenging demands on the measurement technologies used. Please accept our invitation to meet in person, or online, to discuss your process improvement potential. Let us help to enable the evolution of your manufacturing process with our industry and application know-how and high-quality products.

Reliable measurement of viscous edible oil with air entrainments and lower pressure drop
Radar measurement solutions for tanks with constant switching density
Pressure transmitters with ceramic membrane: Fast reacting – temperature independent – no risk of leakage
Optimisation of utilities through smart meter valves with unique diagnostic and control functions

KROHNE – Specialised in the food industry of tomorrow

Specialists from our dedicated Food & Beverage division are at your disposal to meet your process challenges, worldwide. Being an instrumentation supplier for the Food & Beverage industry for over 20 years, we have gained industry- and application-specific know-how that we have incorporated into our devices and solutions.

Unlock improvements to give faster production and tighter control of core and costly ingredients

Handling of base ingredients

Measuring your process

Bottling your final product

One of the biggest challenges in the manufacture of Edible Oil is to increase efficiency and to lower costs without compromising the quality of the final product. Besides precise flow, pressure, temperature and analytical instruments, KROHNE supply mass flowmeters with the highest density accuracy on the market. The flowmeters maintain operation over wide range of air entrainments, high viscosities, temperature variations and lower pressure drops. During handling of base ingredients, KROHNE offers level measurement solutions for tanks with constant switching density. Furthermore the pressure transmitters with ceramic membrane are fast reacting and operate temperature independent and with no risk of leakage.

Key technologies for the edible oil market

Reliable measurement of viscous edible oil with air entrainments and lower pressure drop

With higher viscosities comes high pressure drop. KROHNE features unique straight tube Coriolis mass flowmeters that benefit the smallest pressure drop. In combination with our EGM technology your process is optimised even when there’s entrained air present.

Increased lifespan with straight tube flowmeters

Abrasive fluids, as occurring in the production of edible oil, impacts pipe walls and erodes material – resulting in a reduced lifetime. The solution is a straight tube mass flowmeter where the fluid can pass through the pipe with no obstructions. Learn more about how straight tube mass flowmeters overcome these problems in this short video.

Radar measurement solutions for tanks with constant switching density

DP-level is still widely used within the process industry. However switching densities can give different results. Installing the latest FMCW Radars can neglect this issue. Enjoy a more accurate reading that is contactless to the medium and density independent.

Pressure transmitters with ceramic membrane: Fast reacting – temperature independent – no risk of leakage

Ceramic membrane pressure transmitters are advantageous over a metallic diaphragm when it comes to edible oil processes. No filling fluid can come into contact with the product. Furthermore the product features a low temperature influence and quick response time even at high process temperatures, 100% vacuum resistance and is highly robust.

Optimisation of utilities through smart meter valves

FOCUS 1 is the first smart meter valve on the market that combines valve, flow, pressure and temperature sensors, unique diagnostic and control functions in a single device. The product innovation is especially ideal for the optimisation of utilities.

Case studies

Hydrostatic level measurement in edible oil storage tanks

Application Report | Food & Beverage

Reliable stock management of vegetable oils
Rugged, fully welded gauge pressure transmitter for improved inventory monitoring
Cost-effective replacement of faulty pressure gauges

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Level measurement of refined edible oil

Application Note | Food & Beverage

Significant improvement of inventory control
Use of non-contact radar level transmitters for accurate storage tank monitoring
Continuous level measurement for stock management of vegetable oil
Replacement of imprecise, irregular manual measurements

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Level measurement of edible oil in a deep fryer

Application Note | Food & Beverage

Monitoring frying oil level in the production of frozen food products
Continuous, non-contact measurement of a hot and steaming liquid in a very small tank
Improved frying conditions for an increased product yield

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Equipping a mixing facility for edible oil with measurement technology

Application Report | Food & Beverage

More accurate dosing of edible oils
Traceability of product and energy consumption
All instrumentation from one provider
Technical support starting with project planning right through to after-sales care

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