Xi’an, Shaanxi – February 27, 2026 – Lonnmeter flow meters are utilized across diverse scenarios in the food and beverage industry. Coriolis mass flow meters are employed to measure starch solutions and liquefied carbon dioxide, while electromagnetic flow meters can be found in brewery fluids, juices, and drinking water. Additionally, Lonn Meter offers a range of practical solutions tailored to the food and beverage sector. Learn more about .

Fermentation Process Measurement

Generated heat and carbon dioxide must be closely monitored during fermentation. Capturing and liquefying carbon dioxide in beverage processing presents valuable reuse opportunities. Advanced mass flow meters enable precise measurement and control throughout the process, enhancing efficiency and product quality.

Operators can gain a clearer understanding of the actual mass of liquefied carbon dioxide during filling operations. Precise control via mass flow meters allows simultaneous filling from multiple transport vehicles, reducing errors associated with large-scale operations.

Flow Measurement in Breweries

Precision is the foundation of the brewing industry. It begins with blending malted barley and water in a mash cooker at an exact ratio. Starch is converted into sugars, forming a malty solution. This critical mixture is accurately measured after mashing before flowing to a filter press that separates the grains—these filtered grains are occasionally sold to local farmers as byproducts.

The solution passing through the filter press, now called wort, is transferred to one of two steam-heated kettles for boiling. The two kettles serve distinct roles: one for boiling and the other for cleaning and preparation. A steam coil at the bottom of the kettle preheats the wort.

When the wort reaches its boiling point, the preheat coil’s steam shuts off and the automatic steam heating system activates. Saturated steam from the steam header then passes through an adjustment valve, and a mass flow meter accurately measures the quantity of steam entering the kettle. Steam volume fluctuates with changes in pressure and temperature. An integrated [device] featuring both pressure and temperature compensation performs better than other steam flow meters, which provide temperature, pressure, and flow parameters separately.

After exiting the mass flow meter, the saturated steam rises to the top of an internal boiler located in a shell-and-tube heat exchanger. The wort is heated by the downward-flowing steam, which begins to condense. A deflector at the top of the heat exchanger prevents foam formation, smoothing the boiling process.

By measuring and calculating steam mass flow rates, heating temperatures are controlled in 500 bbl kettles. 5-10% of the solution evaporates during the 90-minute boiling. These evaporated gases are captured and measured by a gas flow meter to further optimize the process. Added hops sterilize the wort and influence its flavor, stability, and consistency. The solution is then bottled and kegged after fermentation.

Our mass flow meters are versatile for steam and mash solutions; gas flow meters handle carbon dioxide and other vapors. Comprehensive solutions are available to meet all flow meter requirements, optimizing mass balance and control. for more steam flow measurement.

Starch Concentration Measurement

Determining exact starch content and adjusting it to the target percentage is critical when removing water from wheat starch suspension. Typically, starch content ranges from 0-45% with densities of 1030-1180 kg/m³. Measuring starch concentration with an electromagnetic flow meter can be challenging, but it can be controlled by adjusting centrifuge speeds.

A Coriolis mass flow meter is ideal for online measurement of starch content and the corresponding flow rate of the starch solution. Starch content serves as a control variable for centrifuges. Specific density measurement requirements can be met based on processing industry objectives. Output signals from concentration and mass flow measurements are used as references to set centrifuge speed controls.

The versatility of modern flow meters not only provides insights into mass flow rates but also ensures accurate density measurements, enabling seamless adjustments and enhanced productivity in starch processing.

Flow Measurement in Beverage Processes

Soft drinks face unique challenges in carbonization, especially CO₂ measurement. Traditional gas flow meters are less effective than advanced thermal mass flow meters due to their sensitivity to pressure and temperature fluctuations. Soft drink manufacturers can directly obtain mass flow when equipped with a thermal mass flow meter, avoiding complex temperature and pressure corrections. This innovative flow meter streamlines operations and boosts accuracy, ensuring the right amount of CO₂ each time.

In conclusion, integrating advanced flow measurement technologies across industries not only enhances operational efficiency but also reinforces the quality and consistency of final products. Whether in brewing, starch processing, soft drink production, or juice processing, embracing these solutions positions businesses for sustainable success in an ever-evolving market.