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The cost of functional safety for food processing
Jorgen Saxeryd explains how safety procedures must be developed in food processing plantsIn 2014 in the UK, a large food manufacturer had to pay a £800,000 fine after a serious industrial accident. An...
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Keeping samples accurate
Clive Jones discusses the importance of conducting accurate heat transfer fluid samplingThe rate of decomposition of a heat transfer fluid (HTF) in normal production is influenced by a number of...
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Top tips for a new heat transfer system
Clive Jones discusses what companies should know when installing a new heat transfer systemThe Earth’s water is 97% salty or undrinkable, with another 2% locked in ice caps and glaciers.Which means...
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Pipeline flow-induced vibration
Dr Matt Straw and Alex Read look at the phenomena termed flow-induced vibration, where the internal flow of process fluids within a pipeline or piping system causes some form of vibration of the...
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Demand driven planning
Bob Davies discusses the potential of demand driven materials requirements planning and whether maintenance can be integrated into the processThere was a lot more to the 1950s than sock hops and rock...
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Coriolis mass flow meter for very low flow
AW-Lake Company introduces the MicroTRICOR TCM-100 Coriolis Mass Flow Meter– the smallest TRICOR Coriolis meter designed for the accurate measurement of very low flow rates.This new mass flow meter is...
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Going soft with robotics
Jonathan Wilkins explains the applications of soft robotics in manufacturingOne of the first attempts at humanoid robot design took place in 1495, when Leonardo Da Vinci developed the mechanical...
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Bearing rotates quickly, wears slowly
igus has a new material for very high speeds in continuous operation. The iglidur L350 is suitable for use in fans, blowers or electric motors.In rotational tests in the igus test laboratory in...
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Time to process some sound advice
Arne Berndt calls on companies to protect workers from occupational noiseWhen you look at the job description for a process engineer it usually shows a wide range of roles and responsibilities;...
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DNA of decision-making
Robert Golightly on achieving operational excellence through rich data visualisationData is the DNA of decision-making. It is the lifeblood of operational excellence that determines successful business...
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The perfect finish
Why deburring, rounding and polishing are more than just necessary evilsFor today’s manufacturers of precision components, there’s no getting around deburring, rounding and polishing. These production...
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Safer approach to heat transfer
Richard Franklin offers some advice on how best to maintain thermal fluid system assets to prevent the risk of explosionAn estimated 3,000 companies within the UK’s process industries alone operate...
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Take the plunge
Jan Sprakel explains how plunger pumps with new drive technology enable high pressures to be produced efficientlyPumps are one area of process technology that is ripe for technical...
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Keep safe when the pressure is on
Terry Davis explains why hydraulic hose maintenance should be taken very seriouslyAs an inexpensive component, it would be easy to assume that failure of a hydraulic hose should not have serious...
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New quarter-turn actuator launched
A leading independent provider of valve automation products, Actuated Solutions, has announced the launch of its HQ-005 electric quarter-turn actuator. Building on the reliability and versatility of...
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Feeling the pressure
Innovation in pressure regulation from Oxford spin-out businessOpening, closing, dosing, mixing and distribution are all procedures essential to the process engineering sector.Integral to all these...
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Simplifying flow systems
Exploring the benefits of the next generation of clamp-on flowmetersClamp-on ultrasonic flowmeters are among the most cost-effective technologies for measuring the volumetric flow rate of liquids.As...
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Relieving concerns
Challenging the common misconceptions of pressure relief devices: rupture discs versus buckling pin relief valves Rupture discs and buckling pin relief valves (BPRVs) are the two major primary relief...
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Advice for reducing unplanned GPHE downtime
Getting the best plate heat exchanger performance requires preventive maintenance, especially for hygienic applications within the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical and home and personal care...
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New gas analyser for oxygen
The gas technology manufacturer Witt has unveiled a new development that can measure trace oxygen levels. The gas analyser PA 7.0 now enables reliable analysis in the ppm (parts per million) range.In...
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