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A low-power CH4 sensor with digital and analog capabilities

FlameIR-ME1 is a new methane sensor that uses a solid-state LED optical technology and operates with a low energy consumption. The sensor is compatible with battery-powered operation, allowing the sensor to be used in a wide variety of applications, including…

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Vent Away Condensate Pump Frustrations In A Flash

The guidance provided here can help to mitigate problems occurring in pumping systems used for condensate recovery Condensate recovery is crucial to energy reduction and water conservation in a steam-using plant. It reduces effluent discharge and treatment requirements, as well…

An expanded series of smart Roots pumps

The new line of Roots pumps from the HiLobe series (photo) cover a wide range of applications that require large chambers to be evacuated rapidly. These new Roots pumps handle a wide range of nominal pumping speeds up to 13,600…

A trailer support for busy loading docks

The Ground Mounted Trailer Support (GMTS; photo) is a new hands-free trailer-support system. The new support is permanently positioned in the trailer docking area in its retracted state. When a trailer has been docked and secured, the GMTS can be…

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A Primer on pH Measurement

Understanding the basic principles of operation and construction designs of glass membrane sensors can help in choosing the right pH sensor One of the most critical measurements in liquid chemical processing is pH. In this article, the importance of the…

Monitoring of chlor-alkali electrolysis sub-processes

Chlorine and caustic soda are essential chemicals whose production is indispensable for downstream chemical processes. Due to the immense production volumes in a typical chlor-alkali plant, small deviations and errors in the individual production steps can mean large financial losses.…

New meters for pH, conductivity and ion concentration

Developed for a wide range of applications, SevenDirect benchtop meters (photo) provide accurate measurements of almost any sample. The intuitive user interface on the 7-in. touchscreen facilitates the measurement process by avoiding unnecessary steps and focusing on the most important…

These kits perform certified tests of fiber optic cabling

Expanding its cable certification and testing portfolio, this company now provides fiber optic installers with a fast, flexible and cost-effective device for Tier 1 fiber optic certification. The FiberXpert 700 Quad Multimode (MM) and Singlemode (SM) Testing Kit (photo) performs…

An ammonia leak-detection system for process refrigeration

The Chillgard 5000 NH3 monitoring system (photo) features a sophisticated design with photoacoustic infrared (PAIR) sensors that provide an easy-to-install, highly reliable gas-detection solution specifically for ammonia. The systems are compliant with ANSI/International Institute of Ammonia Research (IIAR) and EN378…

Power supply units with IO-Link for field Installation

The compact PSU67 power supply units (photo) ensure energy-efficient, decentralized power supply in modular systems at ambient temperatures of –25 to 70°C. The units have protection to IP67 and are suitable for single- and three-phase applications in modular machine building.…