The FLOWave offers a very compact footprint , a key priority in this project
Surface acoustic wave technology provides hygienic flow measurement for pharmaceutical manufacturer
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When active pharmaceutical ingredient ( API ) developer and manufacturer , Veranova , wanted to build a new manufacturing suite , it needed accurate control over volumetric flow to optimise process efficiency . As the suite would be installed within an existing area of the facility , the flowmeter had to contribute to a compact overall footprint . Handling various media , including solvents and acids as well as low conductivity liquids , the device also had to enable a clean in place ( CIP ) process . Veranova turned to Bürkert and its surface acoustic wave ( SAW ) technology to fulfil its requirements .
At Veranova ’ s Edinburgh facility , the company planned a new manufacturing suite for high potency APIs , increasing production capacity from the lab to full-scale manufacturing . While Veranova has developed its own portfolio of APIs , the company is moving further into contract manufacturing , which will be supported by the additional capacity of the new production suite . To optimise manufacturing at a higher scale and ensure process efficiency , Veranova needed accurate control over the total flow of raw materials for API production , as well as the flow rate of chemicals in the CIP line .
Physical space is typically at a premium in API production , and Veranova ’ s manufacturing suite had to fit within the footprint of its existing facility , so
The FLOWave was simple and straightforward to install and commission