An expanded line of non-invasive temperature devices
This company’s NINVA line of non-invasive temperature-measurement devices (photo) has been expanded with two new offerings. The new devices are designed to address distinct application needs in the oil-and-gas, chemicals and power industries, where safety and accuracy are paramount. The devices help operators maintain process control, reduce unplanned interventions and meet site and regulatory requirements. The NINVA series works with metal piping DN15–DN2500 and is ideal for brownfield upgrades where shutdowns and hot work are costly. NINVA Remote is engineered for high-temperature and hard-to-access areas in power and utilities, especially steam and high‑temperature gas environments (>400°C). It withstands high vibrations of up to 2 g. It pairs with this company’s TTF300‑N field‑mount transmitter for flexible mounting and remote display. NINVA Compact is designed for demanding machine environments where space is limited but reliable temperature indication is required. NINVA clamps onto the outside of a pipe, giving plant operators accurate process temperature readings without the need to cut, weld or maintain traditional thermowells. Using the surface temperature of piping to infer temperature, NINVA provides the same level of accuracy and performance of an invasive measurement device without the inconvenience of installing and maintaining thermowells, the company says, and allows a 75% reduction in capital expenditure, engineering, installation and commissioning costs. — ABB Group, Zurich, Switzerland