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AUTOMATION AND CONTROL PANEL DISCUSSION

Solutions for fast batch dosing
Bronkhorst offers several flow solutions to ensure the required accuracy and Why is uptake
reproducibility for fast batch dosing. One way is by using an ES-FLOW™ ultrasonic
volume flow meter. The hygienic design (authorised by 3-A) of these ultrasonic
volume flow meters and their capability for cleaning in place (CIP/SIP) make them a of IoT so low
good match for the food and beverage industry.
when it booms

worldwide?

This and several other interesting points about
the IoT are discussed in the June EngineerIT
panel discussion where our editor, Hans
van de Groenendaal, speaks with prominent
industry experts. The panel members talk about
Ultrasonic volume flow meter with control valve technology, its benefits, security challenges, the
important question of standards and if it should it
Another option would be to combine a mini CORI-FLOW™ Coriolis mass flow be regulated. Forty minutes of riveting discussion.
meter with a pump or suitable valve. With this system, fluids can be dosed in a Listen here.
very accurate and repeatable way into the production process without having to
pressurise their container. Johan Steyn
Johan Steyn is a smart
automation and artificial
intelligence thought leader and
management consultant. He is
chairman of the Special Interest
Group on Artificial Intelligence
and Robotics with the IITPSA
(Institute of Information
Technology Professionals of South Africa). He
participated in his personal capacity.
Renico Koen
Renico is a senior security
manager at IoT.nxt. He is a
certified ethical hacker (CEH),
certified information systems
auditor (CISA) and holds an
MBA and Masters degree in
Computer Science. Renico’s
research interests include IoT
security, cryptography and digital forensic readiness.
Coriolis mass flow meter with close-coupled gear pump Christo Keyser
Christo is the IoT engineer at
Comsol, building solutions for
The advantage of both the Bronkhorst ultrasonic volume flow meter and Coriolis customers by supplying IoT
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sensors and the network that
mass flow meter is that they are equipped with an integrated batch dosing transforms the analogue world to
functionality. This dosing technology allows batch dosing of small amounts of the digital world that machines
liquid additives with only a minimum of tolerance. The firmware is equipped with understand. He also looks after
a “learning function” to correct even the smallest tolerances automatically (e.g. the LoRaWAN public network
during start-up of the instrument or change of supply batches). The setup is that covers most of the major centres in South Africa.
customised to fulfill all requirements of the production; it can be integrated easily He has an excellent understanding of the LoRaWAN
protocol and how to apply it to make the world a
in already existing processes and production lines. Moreover, with this batch better place. This enables end users to know what is
dosing functionality, quick and complex regulation with PLC or SCADA is not happening around them quicker and more efficiently.
necessary anymore. David Kyle
So whether you choose Coriolis or Ultrasonic flow technology, Bronkhorst flow David is global channel manager
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instruments have contributed to the improvement of processes in the beverage for NETSCOUT test optimisation
and confectionery industry with respect to higher throughput, process flexibility and business unit, focused on the
prevention of spillage of both additives and end products. n test and measurement industry
that covers all market verticals.
His company and its products
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Mecosa (Pty) Ltd is the sole agent for Bronkhorst in Southern Africa. are represented in South Africa
For details email measure@mecosa.co.za or visit www.mecosa.co.za by Comtest.

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