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Can mass flow meters and controllers help produce marshmallows?
Revealing how mass flow meters and controllers help to optimise the production of marshmallow confectioneryIn addition to ingredients, air serves an important role in the texture and quality of...
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Using electric actuators in a solar-powered automation project
Liam Jones details how electric actuators were used in a solar-powered automation project on produced water pipelinesRecently, a US water management company requested help to develop solar-powered...
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Reliability In Bulk Solids Processing Plants
The cost effective manufacture of products is usually considered to be based upon the efficiency of the (readily perceived) value adding steps that the powdered or granular materials pass through....
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Analysing Valves And Pumps With Torque Transducers
To analyse the long term performance and reliability of hard working valves and pumps, serial innovators Manchester-based Bifold Group has adopted radio frequency based torque transducers from Sensor...
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Key considerations when selecting a lens for machine vision
One of the most common mistakes is that engineers /scientist will often choose a camera and a sensor before choosing a lens. This could lead to a situation where there isn’t an optimised lens available...
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Getting flour to the baker
Bread is and always has been a staple food all over the world, whether in the form of rye bread, flatbread, baguette, pide, chapatti or toast. After all, what could be more inviting than the wonderful...
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Beware the Devil Particle
Consultants at The Wolfson Centre find themselves increasingly engaged in powder-related issues related to additive manufacturing. As industry ramps up its adoption of this new technology some...
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Scottish brewer gains from innovative tank coatings
Innovative tank coatings have helped to restore a brewery to full productionIt’s fair to say that a new age has dawned. Or perhaps ‘brewed’ would be a more accurate assessment. The rise of the...
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What are the causes of stress corrosion cracking in steam turbines?
The causes and resolution of stress corrosion cracking in steam turbinesSteam turbines are used across the world as a source of power for many different industries. Even with the best maintenance...
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Process gas burner helps food processing company
Specialist food processing company gains from process gas heating expertiseAt a facility in South Wales, a recent installation of process gas burner equipment has showcased the performance and benefits...
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How to optimise bearings to avoid production downtime
Bearings are highly stressed drive components that, over a period of time, become susceptible to wear. With this in mind, it is particularly important to include bearings when developing a maintenance...
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Metal detector helps bakery keep up with demand
Bread remains one of the UK’s favourite foods, with households buying the equivalent of nearly 11 million loaves each day. With large bakeries accounting for 85% of UK bread production, switching from...
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What are the advantages of scales for automated spice manufacturing?
Terry Stemler presents a case study that reveals the advantages of sophisticated scales in an application for automated spice formulationIn the USA, a manufacturer of seasonings and marinades was...
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Stainless steel fittings are the perfect fit
Thomas Maier discusses stainless steel fittings for use in filling machinesOne leading player in high-speed pouch filling machines develops and implements processing facilities and pouching machines...
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Why SCADA makes sense for filling and bottling applications
As speeds increase and filling-line machinery becomes more sophisticated, both operators and management teams require improved visualisation and control information to ensure efficient plant operation....
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How to manage obsolescence in industrial control panels
Maria Torrisi describes how to manage obsolescence in industrial control panelsOver the past 50 years, a growing number of industrial businesses have adopted computer-based automation systems. However,...
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Top 5 factors to consider when selecting a drive controller
Mark Checkley states the top five factors to consider when selecting a drive controller for highly automated, safety-oriented process machinesWhen choosing a drive controller for highly automated...
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Three step plan for preventing cross-contamination in food processing
An engineering company is recommending a three-step action plan to help the food processing industry reduce bacterial contamination and costs.“90% of bacterial contamination in the food processing...
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Why should effective fouling removal be a priority for plant managers?
Following new research on the impact of heat exchanger cleaning, Nikki Logan explores why effective fouling removal should be a top priority for plant managersThe detrimental effects of fouling affect...
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How can heat transfer systems save time and money
Dave Dyer describes how understanding heat transfer systems saves time and moneySome paintings reveal more detail the longer you look at them. At first, you see a countryside landscape, then you spot a...
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