The German Burkert SAW flowmeter automates beer brewing

High hygiene 8098 - Surface Acoustic Wave SAW flowmeter from Burkert, Germany. 8098 - The surface Acoustic Wave SAW flowmeter allows the beer to proceed from the saccharification, brewing and fermentation processes through to the testing of the right yeast, microorganisms, ripening process and filtration capacity.

Fluid systems specialist Burkert Germany provides the installation of the required hardware, wiring and hoses, and supports start-up. Fluid components for applications range from process control valves for steam to wort storage tanks for heated saccharation, temperature control for wort cooling, various flow meters and valve islands installed in control cabinets to control all installed valves. The swing arm height of the filter tank can now be automatically adjusted using the solenoid valve. The butterfly valve is overhauled and equipped with a pneumatic actuator to precisely mix brewing water in the storage tank using a modular mixing unit.

Automation technology for the future from Burkert:

Strong process reliability: Advanced components enable reliable and repeatable process processes.

Perfect interaction: Perfectly matched components ensure reliable operation of the brewing process.

Time saving: Automation of process steps saves a lot of time for beer testing.

Easy to start: The perfect match between all components makes the start very smooth.