KROHNE Podcast

Chemical Processing: Solving Corrosive Flow Measurement

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:00:00 -0400

KROHNE 's Al Dhanji discusses flow measurement technologies for chlor-alkali processes, covering magmeters, Coriolis meters, entrained gas management and safety integrity levels.

Three Key Takeaways

Virtual reference technology eliminates leak paths in mag meters by using a non-wetted grounding methodology, reducing costs and maintenance risks in corrosive applications.
Straight-tube Coriolis meters offer advantages over bent-tube designs: easier installation, less pressure drop, reduced abrasion, simpler cleaning and competitive pricing with custody transfer accuracy.
Entrained gas management is essential for process reliability — it keeps Coriolis meters measuring during two-phase flow conditions and provides early warning of upstream equipment problems like cavitating pumps or failing seals.

Control Magazine: Flow Instrumentation Roundtable

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400

Flow measurement technology has evolved to meet the increasingly complex demands operators must place on accuracy and reliability.

In the processing industries, such as oil and gas, chemical processing and water and wastewater management, inaccurate flow data can lead to catastrophic results. These days, Coriolis meters offer a more accurate means of flow measurement, but they aren’t alone. Everything from ultrasonic to electromagnetic technology plays a role in the overall safety, security, and efficiency of both continuous and batch processing.

This webinar's audio content is available here and features a panel of experts discussing the evolution of flow technology, best practices for selecting the right flowmeter for various applications, ensuring accuracy and reliability, and the one big thing you need to know about selecting flowmeters in today’s industry.

The webinar was sponsored by KROHNE, Endress & Hauser and Emerson.

The spekers are Tonya Wyatt from Micromotion, Lauton Rushford and Adam Booth of E&H plus Alec O'Keefe and Joe Incontri from KROHNE you can register to watch the webinar at this link:

Processing Magazine Podcast: Talking all things flowmeters with KROHNE's Joe Incontri

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0400

This is another episode from Processing Magazine's Solutions Spotlight podcast channel. In this episode the publisher, Jesse Osborne, and KROHNE's director of marketing for North America discuss KROHNE's electromagnetic, ultrasonic and Coriolis flowmeters and more ahead of next week's WEFTEC show in Chicago.
Sponsored by KROHNE
Sept. 22, 2025

Processing Magazine Podcast: Fundamentals of radar level measurement

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0400

Processing managing editor Daniel Gaddy talks with KROHNE’s Director of Marketing for North America about the applications, maintenance and history of this level measurement solution.

Sept. 8, 2025

If you'd rather, you can access the original podcast published by Processing Magazine at this link: https://www.podbean.com/ep/pb-zk46y-19556f3

A conversation about Pet Food and other F&B process flow measurement

Tue, 13 May 2025 15:00:00 -0400

Various aspects of pet food production often create challenging flow applications. Joe Incontri, KROHNE Director of Marketing discusses them with Olivier Reglat, Food & Beverage Industry Specialist and Canada East Region Manager and Neil Stringer, North America Food & Beverage Industry Manager.

You'll find out about how mass meters operate and how they can address some of the process needs better than any other flow technologies, but their performance in some pet food applications requires special consideration.

We will also delve into how KROHNE meters stand apart in viscous flow applications as often found in pet food production processes.

You will find details about KROHNE's solutions for Pet Food Industry applications at our landing page: https://cmp.krohne.com/pet-food/

Chemical Processing Podcast: Magnetic Precision-Flow Measurement Without Moving Parts

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400

Electromagnetic flow meters are volumetric flow meters that use
electromagnetic induction to measure liquid velocity. This
measurement method is highly accurate at measuring water-based
fluids as they pass through a pipe. They are cost-effective, long-lasting
and compatible with existing technology. However, there are things to
consider before investing in this technology.
Chemical Processing's editor Traci Purdum chatted with Joseph Incontri, director of marketing, North America at KROHNE, to help us understand the pros
and cons.

How measurement technology can improve throughput, quality and sustainability

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:00:00 -0500

As published and distributed by Process Instrumentation Magazine December 2024

Year’s end is when people gather for holiday parties or family get togethers. It also means that food and beverages are crucial contributors to good times and long lasting memories. It is no secret that food recipes, whether for home meals or large scale production, are only as good as the people who follow them, and the measurement tools they use. A pinch, dash, tad, smidgen, drop or sprinkle doesn’t exactly spell accuracy or lead to repeatability. That’s where process measurement instruments come into play.
Food production processes, like recipes, also involve some interesting challenges. For chocolate producers, they need to measure the ingredients down to the gram and they need need to control the temperature very closely. Butter and cheese producers need to control their separation and standardization processes very closely while bread, pastry and cake folks have a lot to control in their blending and mixing process. Not to mention that in every instance they also have to make sure their high standards of cleanliness and sterilization are always maintained and that records are up to date for regulators and inspectors.
KROHNE flow, level temperature and pressure sensors are used throughout the world in many of these applications and challenging environments and we will be discussing a few of the unique elements that set out devices apart and worthy of consideration for your process, whether it is for a food process, a chemical production plant or even a wastewater treatment facility.
We will discuss the a few measurement principles, some real world conditions they excel in and how they can contribute to a sustainable process operation.

https://us.krohne.com/en/applications/dosing-ingredients-chocolate-production

https://us.krohne.com/en/applications/mass-flow-measurement-spinach-sauce

https://us.krohne.com/en/applications/level-measurement-liquid-chocolate-industrial-bakery

https://us.krohne.com

The YouTube channel is https://www.youtube.com/@krohne

Coriolis Meters can Tackle Some of the Toughest Process Challenges

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Flowmeters have been used for hundreds of years, but it is only relatively recently that the most adaptable technology has become available for process applications. Coriolis meters were first patented in the 1950s and first introduced as lab instruments in the 70s. They began to be rolled out to specific process applications a decade later and have rapidly evolved in design and performance since then, to the point now where they are by far the most accurate and repeatable flow sensor technology for process liquids and gas applications. Some meter designs can also be applied to custody transfer situations, further validating their outstanding performance specifications.
Most Coriolis meters on the market then, and now, feature a multi-tube or single bent tube sensor design. KROHNE was among the earliest producers of Coriolis meters and quickly distinguished itself by developing the first single straight tube design for challenging processes that could not accept bent tube solutions.
In this episode, I would like to discuss some of the challenges that Coriolis meters can tackle better than other flowmeter technologies and I would also like to take it a step further and share a few unique situations where only a very specific solution could be applied.
Some aspects we’ll cover:
•The basics of Coriolis meters
•How their performance matches to other types of flowmeters
•Where do bent tube and straight tube meters apply themselves
•3 Specific unique applications
•What you need to consider

2024 Episode 6 Produced Water

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400

Using Electromagnetic Flowmeters for Better Management of Produced Water
The oil and gas industry is increasingly relying on electromagnetic flowmeters, or magmeters, as a crucial tool to address the ever-growing challenges of managing produced water, which is the water that is brought to the surface during oil and gas extraction operations. The volume of produced water is surging while the industry also faces growing constraints on its disposal and how it can be used.

These growing financial and environmental pressures have heightened the importance of accurate and reliable measurement of produced water flow at every stage — from extraction and separation to transportation, treatment, and eventual re-use or disposal. Consequently, the industry is transitioning from conventional mechanical meters to intelligent electromagnetic flowmeters, enabling more efficient and effective management of produced water.

Get some background on this industry segment, discover the benefits of magmeters and learn about the distinct advantages KROHNE OPTIFLUX meters have .

Click below to learn more:

Custody transfer metering systems for produced water

Produced water in natural gas production

OPTIFLUX 4300

2024 Episode 5 - Flow Measurement for Steam, Heating and Cooling water and Condensate Lines

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Yannick Farine is KROHNE’s Industry Specialist for Vegetable Oils. He is a member of the Global Food & Beverage Industry Marketing Division. He is based in Antwerp, in the Flemish region of Belgium and has been with KROHNE for over 5 years in various roles. He has been in his current role since January of 2022.
Right now he is focused on Global Business development for the edible oils industry while also having a few specific account management responsibilities
According to Yannick, based a variety of unique products and features within the KROHNE portfolio we can improve edible oils installations both technically and economically depending on the customers preferences. However, approaching the market with these unusual solutions deviates from common industry standards and it's my role to promote and spread this information.
Which brings us to the subject for this session. It is energy management at food and edible oil production facilities. You might think that it does not apply to your area but think again since this content can also apply to any manufacturing facility.
Specifically, Yannick will speak about steam applications, as well as heating and cooling water loops and the instrumentation solutions KROHNE has to offer for those. He’ll also touch on how to best address the customer’s hidden or unspoken requirements and how to counteract traditional biases and competitor positioning.
Today’s session draws from content that Yannick first introduced in a webinar for the international KROHNE sales team a few weeks ago. I have adapted the audio for this brief podcast format. Since Yannick had created this content for an international audience, primarily focused on European applications, I have also the interjected some thoughts for North America based prospects and customers.
I hope you enjoy this and that you will benefit from developing interesting conversations and opportunities with your prospects and customers on these topics introduced by Yannick.
We welcome any questions or comments.

2024 Episode 4 Coriolis for Oil and Gas Applications

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:00:00 -0400

In this brief podcast Joe Incontri outlines the content of 2 pieces of information related to KROHNE's Coriolis offering; the OPTIMASS family. Specifically, Joe reminds the listener about the features and benefits for Oil and Gas related applications.

The OPTIMASS general facts sheet can be viewed and download at this link:
https://krohneinc.box.com/s/vih2h6d3cu6vxn8599pmnggmps11soz9

The Oil and Gas related applications and product details can be found at this link:
https://krohneinc.box.com/s/an1vzdjxm85voeh3710blrbot4uhm5ws

How Coriolis Meters Eliminate Assumptions

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

In this interview with Traci Purdum of Chemical Processing magazine, KROHNE's Alec O'Keefe explains how Coriolis meters benefit users in many ways but perhaps most importantly by eliminating the dependence on assumptions about the flowing conditions.

You can see the interview transcript and share the podcast link from Chemical Processing magazine with your prospects and customers at this link:

https://www.chemicalprocessing.com/industry-perspectives-sponsored/article/33038328/coriolis-meters-eliminate-assumptions

2024 Episode 2 -4Q 2023 Product and Industry Bookings Trends

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Joe Incontri summarizes the overall 2023 year end bookings trends for USA and Canada as recently reported by MCAA for the product and industry categories.

2024 Episode 1 - It's the Economy Stupid!

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 17:00:00 -0500

Here's a summary of the product and industry phase statuses discussed in the podcast
https://app.box.com/s/p73tixtnxodmkpj6741ep2sa4fzn8sz9

Here is a link to the script for the episode:
https://app.box.com/s/s89nyy6xidq74q5khfymvhwkaq1v1fny

Reach out to me by email if you have quesitons or comments:
j.incontri@krohne.com

Thank you for what you do

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0500

It is no secret that the world is in crisis.

Wherever you turn you will hear, read, or see something that reminds you about:

· Climate change

· earthquakes

· hurricanes.

· Hunger

· war

· disease.

· Addiction

· mental health

· poverty

· physical well-being

Thankfully, we, as a tribe of individuals have joined together so we can work together to tackle, in our own unique way, in some small measure what seem to be impossible global challenges.

John F. Kennedy once evoked an ancient truth in these words:

"When written in Chinese, the word 'crisis' is composed of two characters. One represents danger and the other represents opportunity."

To be clear, KROHNE is not espousing any radical beliefs. Nor is our company considering that we have the key to solving the world’s major problems.

What we DO unequivocally believe is that our people, our mind set, our culture and ultimately our technology can and does contribute to humanity’s better wellbeing.

You see, measurement, done well, is the key to every improvement.

Lord Kelvin, a prominent scientist in an era of incredible discoveries at the dawn of the industrial revolution summed it up best.

he said that “If you cannot measure IT, you cannot improve IT.”

in this case, ”IT” can by anything.

some examples In your personal life:

Want to lose weight?

you need to know how much you weigh now so you can track your progress.

Want to start saving more money?

you’d better figure out where you are spending money now and track it to establish a budget.

Want to learn to play guitar?

you need measure your progress against some learning objectives.

You see, measurement is at the core of everything!

Let’s expand our scope and take it several steps further:

How about The water you depend on for your existence?

It would not be clean if it were not for devices measuring the flow, level, temperature, chemical composition, and pressure throughout the industrial processes used to make it potable.

what about The massive volume of waste from households and all sorts of industries?

That waste would be poisoning us if it were not for the processes that incinerates, scrubs, filters, recycles and remediates it.

how about The clothes and shoes we wear? the homes we live in? the cars we drive?

they all depend on a long chain of industrial processes that make them possible.

how about the food we eat?

Agriculture, irritation, manufacturing and distribution all depends on some kind of process that delivers it to us while fresh, HEALTHY AND nutritious to our bodies.

oh, and what about THE PHARMACEUTICALS WE ARE PRESCRIBED SO WE CAN ENJOY a longer lifetime with OUR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS?

yes, KROHne serves all those industries, and more.

You see, you might not think of yourself as an important contributor to our planet’s wellbeing, but don’t kid yourself.

What you do matters.

Every time a KROHNE product is used, There is an important reason that device’s measurement is needed.

It is needed to improve the world in some small but meaningful way.

OPTIMASS EGM for Upstream O&G Webinar Audio

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 00:00:00 -0400

This is the audio track from Steffen Baecker's 20 minute webinar presentation.

Ultrasonic Flow Meter Technologies and Transducers

Mon, 19 Sep 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Have you considered how transducers and mechanical design elements are crucial to UFM measurement performance? In this episode we'll explore how Doppler differs from transit time techniques, how speed of sound applies to various materials and why certain transducers work best in certain applications. You'll also get some insight into the mechanical designs and considerations for different applications.

Magmeters in Noisy Pulp Stock, Slurries or Hydro-Transport Applications

Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode we'll explore how these difficult applications can affect magmeter performance and produce signal noise. You'll also get some insights on some options and features available in the KROHNE OPTIFLUX products that make them the ideal choice for the most difficult environments.

Mission Possible: Solids Level Measurement with OPTIWAVE 6300C

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 00:00:00 -0400

In this episode you will learn about the challenges of solids level measurement, some of the competitive solutions in use, the basics of radar principles and how the OPTIWAVE 6300 C simplifies measuring solids in process applications.Mission Impossible No More!

How an OPTISWIRL 4200 can Improve Compressor Performance

Tue, 19 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400

FADs come and go, except on compressor applications. In this episode, we will review why compressors need to be monitored and how the OPTISWIRL 4200's on board computer can be used to improve operations.

OPTIMASS 7000 History, Backstory and Perspectives

Tue, 12 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400

The OPTIMASS 7000 series is the most iconic product in the OPTIMASS family. Find out the history of how it came to be while learning about what makes it a standout product. There's nothing like it in the instrumentation universe. If you don't know the story , then take a listen. And even if you do, there might be something new to learn.

Magmeter Grounding and Virtual Reference

Wed, 06 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400

In this brief episode, you will learn more about electrical noise and how it is a concern in magmeter applications plus some ideas about how to deal with it, including virtual reference.