While almost all chemical processors employ simulation software during the early design stages of new plants or new lines, simulation vendors say best-in-class facilities take the powerful tools further and use them for improving operations and profitability. And, across the…
How to utilize a pipeline inspection gauge (pig) in a crude-oil pipeline that requires a pressure control valve can be a bewildering question for process engineers, especially in cases where the oil pipeline does not have any pig-launcher and receiver…
When designing a batch system, engineers often select the control solution based on the size of the system. It is traditionally thought that small batch systems require a controller-based sequencing solution, while larger systems require a server-based solution. However, despite…
The RM200QC colorimeter is a handheld device for recording and communicating color differences of textiles, coatings, chemicals, plastic molding and other products with laboratory reference standards. The device then creates reports that can be shared with supply-chain partners. The device…
The compact Flowsic500 ultrasonic gas meter is specially designed for custody transfer natural-gas flow readings, allowing highly precise calculations. Its compact design does not take up much space and inlets and outlets do not have to be straight. The actual…
The Sirus 2RR24 current monitoring relay for IO-Link monitors motors over the complete torque curve and is also dimensioned for current monitoring of the overall plant. The device detects load shedding, for example when a belt snaps, or motor overloads…
The VersaSpec MB2 and MB3 systems are two- and three-stage molecular-beam inlet, quadrupole mass-spectrometer systems designed for analysis of neutrals or ions across the pressure range from 2 mTorr up to 2 atm. These systems are suitable for plasma diagnostics,…
This company has introduced a new remote support and optimization capability for its CM710e range of Ethernet-enabled, online NIR (near infrared) gages. These gages are used for moisture measurement in industrial manufacturing processes, such as chemicals, minerals and ore extraction,…
The Dutch Metrological Institute NMi has approved the Rosemount Raptor tank-gauging system for custody transfer accuracy, and the German DIBt/TÜV Nord has tested and approved the system in accordance with the rules of overfill prevention. The Raptor is a complete…
Last month, this company launched its first fieldbus gateway and block I/O modules that communicate with Profinet IO, Modbus TCP or Ethernet/IP. The multiprotocol devices can be operated automatically in each of the three Ethernet systems, and thus help users…