Advances in filtration systems
Manufacturers dealing with hazardous substances require high quality equipment to produce their goods in a secure and efficient way. Within the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industries,...
View ArticleRotary lobe pumps help to reduce downtime
Michael Groth reveals how rotary lobe pumps are improving operations at a wastewater treatment plant in the USAAt a main wastewater treatment plant serving a city in the state of Delaware in the USA,...
View ArticleSpring cleaning for crude oil tanks
A case study from Kazakhstan illustrates why a complete system solution is the best approach to crude oil tank cleaning. By Nils EngelkeEnvironmental protection is all the rage these days. One of the...
View ArticleSafeguarding high pressure reactors
Polyetheylene was first produced in the UK in the 1930s by heating ethylene gas at very high pressures to produce a white solid. Today’s production processes can be divided into two distinct...
View ArticleLiquid assets
Think about water quality early for long-term CHP efficiency, advises Jim BakerCombined heat and power (CHP) is becoming an increasingly attractive technology. A raft of government financial incentives...
View ArticlePiping for challenging applications
A high-performance industrial piping system is proving its worth in a chemical manufacturing plant, reveals Peter KilburnWhen a chemical manufacturing plant in Delfzijl, the Netherlands was first...
View ArticleThe hygienic drive solution
In these times of rising costs, companies are increasingly reliant on pre-processing in automation. Even in the food industry automated production processes have gained in significance - hygiene is of...
View ArticlePortable LED lights for hazardous areas
Peaking at 24,000 cd, R STAHL's 6148 series of LED luminaires achieve a much higher luminous intensity than most portable lamps on the market.Microprocessor-controlled electronics ensure a constant...
View ArticleRadical change of approach to grit removal
A radical change of approach to grit removal in wastewater treatment plants, being introduced to the UK for the first time, could be fundamental to achieving progress towards water company TOTEX...
View ArticleEnsuring food safety
Responsibility for ensuring the safety of processed foods ultimately rests with food processors. HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point) principles state that food processors must follow a...
View ArticleIP55 variant added to frequency inverters
Mitsubishi Electric has added dust and splash-proof versions with an IP55 protection rating to its FR-A800 series of modern frequency inverters. Specially designed for harsh environments and tailored...
View ArticleSearch for the best innovators in engineering
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has once again launched its search to find the most exciting engineering, science and technology innovations the world has to offer as part of its...
View ArticleWireless load monitoring
Scotload’s new, hazardous area SmartLoad 2Ex product range - ATEX and IECEx certified version of its intelligent load monitoring system.These simple, plug and play products eliminate cables which have...
View ArticlePrecise control of flowing liquids
The Metra-Batch from Titan Enterprises has been designed to provide precise batch control, blending or bottle/tank filling of chemicals, food ingredients, beverages, fuels and solvents.Ruggedly...
View ArticleSafe communication in digitally networked plant of the future
To help the process industry migrate to tomorrow’s digitally networked plants, HIMA Paul Hildebrandt GmbH is introducing a new protocol that enables Ethernet-based, safety-related communication (SIL...
View ArticlePiezoelectric materials suit high-temperature operation
Morgan Advanced Materials has launched of a range of piezoelectric materials that deliver reliable sensing and monitoring in high-temperature environments above 200˚C.Based on the proven properties of...
View ArticleCounting the cost of compressed air leaks
Compressed air leaks are costing UK industry thousands of pounds every year, according to one of the country’s industrial services providers.The warning from Flexion, part of ERIKS UK, comes in the...
View ArticleEducate to secure
The close of 2014 bought with it a spate of high profile cyber attacks. In light of the current cyber climate, industrial automation components supplier European Automation has published an industry...
View ArticleNew temperature control systems
Julabo has introduced two additional highly dynamic temperature control systems to its range of process circulators, the Presto A45 and A45t.The Presto A45 and A45t expand the company's portfolio of...
View ArticleCondition monitoring system expands protection to more field assets
Emerson Process Management has introduced the CSI 3000 Machinery Health Monitor, a compact protection system for a wide range of machinery such as pumps, compressors, centrifuges, blowers and...
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