KROHNE Expanded Instrumentation for SAF Production
The firm introduced specialized flowmeters and skids designed to manage the extreme temperatures of sustainable aviation fuel production.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Oil and Gas
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KROHNE has released a new line of process instrumentation specifically engineered for the technical challenges of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production. The portfolio includes advanced measurement tools for high-temperature processing, hydrogen management, and custody transfer.
Why it matters
SAF manufacturing requires managing complex variables like feedstock variability and hydrogen usage that demand specialized instrumentation. This equipment addresses the maintenance and operational hurdles inherent in hydrotreatment and isomerisation processes.
The new suite includes ultrasonic flowmeters capable of operating at 600°C and single straight-tube Coriolis mass flowmeters rated for 400°C. These tools are designed to support critical stages including feedstock pretreatment and custody transfer.
The players
KROHNE
An international manufacturer of industrial process instrumentation and measurement solutions for the energy and chemical sectors.
The details
The instrumentation portfolio addresses abrasive and two-phase flow conditions common in SAF production using full-bore design and entrained-gas management technology. Ultrasonic flowmeters integrate noise-filtering capabilities to maintain accuracy during hydrogen measurement. Additionally, the release includes custom custody-transfer, leak-detection, and blending skids to streamline operational throughput.
Timeline
October 14, 2026: KROHNE announced the expanded process instrumentation portfolio.
Market Landscape
This release directly supports the technical requirements of the ASTM D7566 standard for synthetic aviation fuels. It signals a move by instrumentation suppliers to align hardware capabilities with the specific hydrotreatment and isomerisation demands of the growing SAF market.
Operators in the SAF space should evaluate their existing flow measurement equipment against the specific temperature and hydrogen-utilization needs of their pretreatment and hydrotreatment lines. These tools may offer a way to reduce maintenance downtime caused by entrained-gas and abrasive flows.
The takeaway
Reliable process instrumentation is a critical lever for managing the complex, high-temperature requirements of SAF production. Plant managers should audit their current blending and custody-transfer systems to determine if existing hardware meets the rigorous throughput needs of new synthetic fuel mandates.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Biofuels International.
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