Maximize Energy Efficiency and Reduce Costs with Comprehensive Monitoring
In the beer production process, fermentation is one of the most critical stages. Monitoring it accurately ensures that the beer develops the desired flavors, alcohol content, and quality. The Fermentation Monitor QWX43 is a cutting-edge device designed to provide continuous and precise monitoring of all essential fermentation parameters, transforming the way breweries manage this crucial phase of production.
Fermentation Monitor QWX43
The Fermentation Monitor QWX43 is installed directly in the fermentation tank and measures directly Density, Viscosity, Acoustic Velocity and Temperature.
The monitor calculates all relevant fermentation parameters, such as degree of fermentation, residual extract, and alcohol content, the sugars of the wort or the fermentation rate.
How the QWX43 works
The measurement method is based on a combination of the vibronic principle with an integrated temperature measurement and a sound velocity measurement using ultrasound
- Pt1000 for greater accuracy, and Compensation
- The 2 Vibronic Forks for Density and Viscosity Calculations via the measurement of the frequency changes when in contact with the product
- The Speed of sound to get the Acoustic Velocity to obtain factors like alcohol percentages or CO2 gas bubbles
- The sensors measure density to assess fermentation and viscosity to control and predict quality and predict filtering times
Key Features of the QWX43:
- Real-time monitoring: Continuous, minute-by-minute data replaces manual sampling and lab analysis.
- Remote access: Data can be viewed from any internet-enabled device via the Endress+Hauser Netilion app, ensuring constant oversight.
- Automation: The QWX43 automatically logs and analyzes batch data, reducing manual tracking and documentation.
- Process optimization: The data-driven system helps optimize brewing by comparing past batches and sending automatic alerts for deviations.
The Advantage for Breweries:
- Precise and Repeatable Measurements: Real-time data ensures more accurate control over fermentation, leading to consistently high-quality beer.
- Efficient Process Control: Brewers can retrieve fermentation information instantly, enabling faster response times to potential issues.
- Cost and Time Savings: The automation and data logging functions significantly reduce labor and the time spent on process supervision, freeing up resources for other areas of production.
- Improved Documentation: All data is automatically recorded and stored, providing detailed records that can be used for quality control, audits, and improving future batches.
Benefits
Automated Fermentation Control
Reduces manual sampling and lab analysis, freeing up staff and increasing efficiency.
Optimized Quality Control
Ensures consistent product quality by providing real-time data on critical parameters
Cost Efficiency
Low maintenance requirements and quick installation minimize operating costs.
Hygienic Design
The closed-loop system with a cleanable sensor minimizes contamination risks, ideal for maintaining product integrity.
Energy and Process Optimization
Enables quick responses to process changes, reducing energy use and product waste, and ensuring consistent quality for low/no-alcohol beers.
Predictive Capabilities
Provides alerts on potential issues and estimates fermentation completion time, improving process reliability and scheduling.
Uninterruptible Power Supply
We can help prevent losing critical data or experiencing costly downtime due to a sudden power surge or blackout. Let’s help you safeguard your operations from costly power outages, protecting your equipment, preventing data loss, and ensuring seamless production flow.
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