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Difficult to convey
When it comes to conveying difficult substances cleanly, a positive displacement pump can be used to empty tankers without interruptionEmptying tankers can cause problems for many pumping processes....
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A cool idea for fertiliser facility
Femke Schaefer reports on how a ‘blackbox’ cooling solution is helping to enhance the growth goals of a fertiliser provider enhance the growth goals of a fertiliser provider Yara is a popular provider...
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All you need to know about rust
Rust is a serious problem to applications across all industries, from infrastructure on building and construction sites to general manufacturing equipment. However, while the effects of corrosion are...
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Going beyond flameless explosion venting
Downtime is lost time – and it is also boring. This is why the busy engineers at Rembe are constantly working to develop new products. They love finding answers to their customers’ unsolved problems....
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Smart approach to maintenance
Mark Liu discusses how to implement a predictive maintenance a strategy for substation computers Today, computers are used extensively in the bay and station levels of an IEC 61850 substation to manage...
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Master station with advanced features
Shelley Pike reports on a new master station that introduces ultra-fast network control for valve actuatorsBuilding on its vast experience as a leading digital network control system for the valve...
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Energy efficient pumping and gentle handling of sensitive process fluids
Alfa Laval SRU rotary lobe pumps are engineered to provide reliable performance, trouble-free operation and superior energy efficiency for demanding applications in the dairy, food, beverage, personal...
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Retrofit your way to Industry 4.0
Jonathan Wilkins discusses issues to consider when retrofitting in your migration to Industry 4.0There are lots of nonsensical phrases in the English language, one of the most common being 'you can't...
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Steam versus thermal fluid
Clive Jones outlines the benefits of using thermal fluids instead of steam in heat transfer processesSteam has been a valuable servant to the human race, from a means of powering engines to a method of...
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The role of risk assessment in the design of pressure relief systems
Pressure relief systems are the last line of defence against overpressure events in process plants. Roger Bours reportsDesigning industrial processing plants involves the extended use of preventive...
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Combing explosion vent detection with GSM technology
Pressure relief experts, Elfab Limited combine traditional explosion vent detection with GSM technology to provide a modern and wire free burst detection system specifically designed to provide...
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Bulk bag weigh batch unloader with seismic bracing
A new BULK-OUT Bulk Bag Weigh Batch Unloader with seismic bracing provides added structural integrity and operator safety for installations in regions prone to earthquakes.The BFC model discharger...
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Benefits for all with lean manufacturing
Hamish Oag looks at the introduction of Lean Principles in a manufacturing environment and the benefits to both the business and the customerThere is a common misconception that lean principles are...
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Just in time for manufacturing
Andy Owen looks at how companies can improve the efficiency of their systems by improving the transportation of goods around the factoryResearch from Kansas State University suggests that 71% of senior...
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Actuator for underwater use
A new version of the AUMA SA multi-turn actuator is suitable for continuous underwater use, thus opening up new applications of electric actuators in water supply systems, hydropower plants, civil...
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The importance of contamination control in hydraulic systems
Filtration systems should be designed such that the fluid cleanliness level is better than that specified by the component manufacturers. Peter Chapple reportsThe selection of inadequate filters or...
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Industrial PCs aimed at Industry 4.0
Drive and control specialist Bosch Rexroth has launched a new range of industrial PCs (IPCs) aimed specifically at Industry 4.0 applications and harsh operating environments.Fitted with enhanced...
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Three steps to effective degreasing
Peter Crossen outlines three considerations that engineers must keep in mind when choosing a degreaser. These include the compatibility between surface and solution, as well as the regulatory...
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Profinet extension for actuators
A new interface for AC .2 actuator controls now allows AUMA actuators to be integrated into Profinet networks. The increasingly popular Profinet standard gives the actuator manufacturer a second...
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Why choose obsolete?
Global supplier of industrial automation parts, EU Automation, has released an infographic detailing the benefits of purchasing obsolete components as opposed to buying brand new equipment. Focusing on...
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