Hygienic flowmeter
November 1st 2007 Endress+Hauser's new Promass P Coriolis mass flowmeter is suitable for the stringent requirements of the life sciences sector. Offering the enhanced performance of a bent-tube meter with the drainability of a straighttube meter, the single-tube sensor fully complies with the numerous industry-specific requirements, codes and standards such as ASME BPE, ISPE, FDA, EHEDG and 3-A. The hygienic design of Promass P allows it to drain completely so that no fluids get trapped inside, making it suitable for use in skid mount applications. The fully welded hygienic design with no moving parts and no internal seals ensures maintenance-free operation, meaning no replacement of parts, no leakage due to seal deterioration and lower cost of ownership. In addition, the product surface finish is electropolished, ensuring Ra max =0.38µm surface finish, not only for the process connection but through the entire measuring tube for a clean, sterile and corrosionresistant sensor. The single measuring tube technology has no flow splitter so is suitable for applications where minimal shear stress and careful handling of the product is necessary or in applications where low pressure loss is important. Promass P has been designed to withstand the frequent temperature stresses associated with cleaning and sterilisation – with no cool down period required, it provides instant measurement after CIP/SIP. Capable of withstanding temperatures up to +200°C, Promass P is resilient to temperature shocks, maintaining accuracy to 0.1% o.r. even during cleaning periods. More articles from Endress + Hauser Limited: | 
