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Deep in thought
When a robust Process Safety Management (PSM) audit programme finds no issues, it does not always mean that improvements cannot be made. Conrad Ellison explainsThe purpose of a Process Safety...
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The new era in advanced process control
By optimising their assets using advanced technology, industry leaders will see greater return on investment and truly maximise process profitability. Norbert Meierhoefer reportsAdvanced technology...
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The steam trap
Even small steam leaks add up significantly over time. Here, Hans de Kegel looks at a planned approach to saving energy and costsThe price of energy continues to cost industry dearly, but energy waste...
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Finished for leak prevention
Seal and equipment manufacturers face unique challenges in high vacuum environments, or in those with explosive and toxic gases. However, a new surface finishing process now virtually eradicates leak...
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Advances in nanotechnology drive process advances
Nanotechnology is at the heart of many new developments, enabling process companies to manufacture products as diverse as novel fuel storage units, organic light emitting diodes (OLEDS), and more...
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Sensor technology and the Internet of Things
The Industrial Internet of Things is presenting process companies with ever more data about their processes. The challenge is to make the most of modern smart metering solutions, while extracting the...
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Digital isolators provide plug-and-play isolated power supply
Silicon Labs has introduced a new family of high-speed, multi-channel digital isolators designed to provide a complete, highly integrated solution for signal and power isolation, writes Nick...
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Non-contact infrared thermometers
AMETEK LAND has introduced an innovation to its SPOT range of non-contact infrared thermometers which enables the simultaneous storage and analysis of data from up to 40 spot thermometers.The new LAND...
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Bionic creatures demonstrate new approaches to tomorrow’s factory
Festo, the supplier of automation technology, has announced three new additions to its inspired by nature range; BionicANTS, eMotionButterflies and the FlexShapeGripper.The latest creations from...
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Deteriorated final settlement tank undergoes major refurbishment
A water utility company in Hampshire, UK, was experiencing severe erosion on the reinforced concrete walls of a final settlement tank. If left unchecked, this damage could have eventually led to the...
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Intrinsically safe transmitter
Rotronic has launched a new transmitter for measurement of humidity and temperature in explosive atmospheres. The series is certified to ATEX and IECEx and therefore conforms to the latest...
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Carbon dioxide: problem or solution?
Over the past few decades CO2 has received a notoriously bad reputation. It is thought to be the main cause of global warming and is associated with toxic emissions. Overall, when you hear CO2, you...
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Folding blade mixers
Milton Roy Mixing has launched a range of mixers, Helimix, designed for 1000 litre intermediate bulk containers.Helimix solves the problem of products stored in IBC containers that need to be regularly...
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Low dew point probe
The Swiss manufacturer of precision measurement instruments, Rotronic, has launched a new low dew point probe for precise measurement of temperature and low dew point in pressurised environments. The...
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Alarm horns and combination signals
New from E2S Warning Signals is the D2x series of compact alarm horns and combination signals.Available as a standalone high output horn with 64 alarm frequencies and four remotely triggered channels...
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Process circulators
The PRESTO A45 and A45t expand JULABO's portfolio of the completely newly developed PRESTO family.Thanks to highly efficient technology and powerful components, the process circulators are suited for...
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Filter technology guards against mussel infestation
In order to use water from the River Main as cooling water in an industrial park at Frankfurt, Germany, a pharmaceutical producer had to clean his mussel-infested plate heat exchangers in the end every...
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New heating/cooling table
Hillesheim's latest development is a portable heating/cooling table on which various materials, such as plastics and metals, can be kept at or warmed up to, a uniform temperature. The temperature of...
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Peak performance in process engineering
Roald Rodseth reveals a new approach to performance assessment that is designed to minimise downtime while maximising efficiencyCost-effective functionality is the goal of any enterprise that uses...
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Cyber security: giving industrial users real-time visibility
Honeywell Process Solutions (HPS) has launched the first digital dashboard designed to proactively monitor, measure and manage cyber security risk for control systems for refineries, power plants and...
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