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Updated software manages alarms, bypasses and cybersecurity

The newest version of EcoStruxure Triconex Safety View, a dual safety- and cybersecurity-certified bypass and alarm-management software application, provides operators digitalization and data analytics capabilities to help reduce plant operating risks, unscheduled downtime and production loss. In high-risk operations, it…

Gas analyzers with detachable tablets for screens

All of this company's S4 gas analyzers are now available with a detachable tablet (photo) instead of the traditional built-in screen. The new tablets are rugged with an IP65 rating, which means that they can be used outdoors. The applications…

A new acoustic gas-leak detector with ultrasonic sensor

The Polytron 8900 ultrasonic gas-leak detector (UGLD) transmitter is an early-warning area monitor for detecting high-pressure gas leaks in outdoor industrial process environments. Thanks to an ultrasonic acoustic sensor, it responds earlier than conventional gas detectors because it registers the…

Focus on Pumps

Minimize vibration and pipe hammer with these dampers The new Equalizer Surge Dampeners — Integrated SD Series (ISD; photo) bolted metal option helps minimize vibration and control pipe hammer to protect the system piping and downstream instrumentation. The ISD Series…

High-efficiency motor series available in efficiency class IE4

The Simotics SD motor series (photo) was introduced as part of this company's Digital Enterprise Virtual Experience at the Hannover Messe 2021 event. The standard version of Simotics SD is offered in the Super Premium Efficiency (IE4) class across the…

This new industrial evaporator has many features

The Rotavapor R-250 Pro (photo) is an update of the industrial evaporation unit, with the capacity of a 50-L evaporation flask. The new system offers a unique operating concept, many safety features and a robust design to improve demanding workflows…

Barcode scanner for use in hazardous areas

The IS-TH1 (photo) is said to be the first hand-held barcode scanner for use in hazardous areas and other industrial environments. The new device incorporates scanning technology from Zebra, and has been developed for two ranges. A mid-range variant for…

This bulk-bag discharger has an integrated dust-collection system

The Material Master bulk-bag discharging system (photo) features an integrated dust-collection system, which provides fugitive particle evacuation within the bag spout untie chamber and the 50-lb bag-break station, promoting operator safety and improved housekeeping. A remote-located dust-collection system includes an…

Modular waste-to-energy system is cost-competitive at smaller scales

A newly launched modular waste-to-energy system is capable of delivering off-grid heat and power with competitive economics to a variety of locations, including military bases, remote sites and commercial installations, according to creator Enexor BioEnergy LLC (Franklin, Tenn.; www.enexor.com). Under…

Technology Profile: Production of Sodium Hydroxide from Brine

Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is a white, translucent crystalline solid that is widely used in the chemical process industries (CPI). NaOH is often referred to as caustic soda, due to its corrosive action on many substances: it decomposes proteins at room…