{"id":19260,"date":"2021-03-30T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/?p=19260"},"modified":"2021-03-29T10:43:56","modified_gmt":"2021-03-29T09:43:56","slug":"flowmeter-with-explosion-protection-approval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/flowmeter-with-explosion-protection-approval\/","title":{"rendered":"Flowmeter with explosion protection approval"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>B\u00fcrkert\u2019s proven FLOWave flowmeters are now approved for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hygienic measurement without media contacting sensor elements in the tube is thus also possible in Ex zones with flammable solvents such as alcohols, e.g. for the production of pharmaceutical products, spirits, semiconductors and paints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a reliable process, quality and production guidelines must be observed and production parameters documented, even with frequent product changes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To this end, B\u00fcrkert Fluid Control Systems now also offers its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burkert.com\/en\/Landingpage\/FLOWave\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FLOWave flowmeter Type 8098<\/a><\/strong> as an ATEX-certified version up to Ex zone 2 for production processes in potentially explosive atmospheres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The compact and lightweight device measures the volume flow independent of the medium\u2019s conductivity and is, therefore, also suitable for measuring ultrapure water and alcohols. It can thus be used, e.g., for the production of pharmaceutical products, spirits, paints and varnishes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Burkert_PR_FLOWave_ATEX_approval_logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"581\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Burkert_PR_FLOWave_ATEX_approval_logo-581x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Flowmeter with explosion protection approval\" class=\"wp-image-19261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Burkert_PR_FLOWave_ATEX_approval_logo-581x1024.jpg 581w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Burkert_PR_FLOWave_ATEX_approval_logo-170x300.jpg 170w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Burkert_PR_FLOWave_ATEX_approval_logo-768x1354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Burkert_PR_FLOWave_ATEX_approval_logo-871x1536.jpg 871w, https:\/\/www.engineernewsnetwork.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Burkert_PR_FLOWave_ATEX_approval_logo.jpg 1005w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The proven FLOWave flowmeter is now available as an ATEX version Image: B\u00fcrkert Fluid Control Systems<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The flow sensor also measures the temperature and the density factor and can quickly and reliably detect any media change, e.g. during rinsing processes. 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