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A range of rotameters with corrosion resistance

Instruments in this company’s PTFE/PFA Model L range of rotameters (photo) are constructed of rigid frames and inert wetted parts. Made of perfluoroalkoxy alkanes (PFA), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and polychlorotrifluoroethylene (PCTFE), the meters are resistant to ambient corrosive media. Constructed with…

This valve actuator has safety functions

The TriVAX product family (photo) provides confidence through traceable, proven, transparent safety functions. Along with the company’s smart Partial Stroke Test (sPST) integrated into the valve actuator, these functions include a hydraulic-circuit safety system with high-quality components, as well as…

These venting systems are now approved for metal dust

The Q-Rohr family of indoor flameless-venting products (photo) has recently been approved for use with metal dusts. Q-Rohr systems can also be used with other types of dusts, gases and hybrid mixtures. These indoor systems eliminate the need for relocating…

Research Projects: The Importance of “Cold Eyes” Project Reviews

Follow this guidance to carry out independent project reviews of research projects that are both valuable and effective — and pain free   Independent project reviews (IPRs) are a common tool used to control, review and validate a project before…

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Advances in Pin Mill Technology

Improvements provide finer grinding at lower energy costs compared to air-swept classifying mills that have long reigned supreme in particle-size-reduction efforts For decades, the ultimate performance in fine mechanical milling performance has been provided by the air-swept classifying mill (ASCM).…

Letters

Pump Safety: Flirting With Disaster I just finished reading your article (Pump Safety: Flirting With Disaster, pp. 67–70, December 2016) and want to indicate the following: In the third example, the text said that the HBEP/HSO is 0.7, but in…

A new tablet PC for use in hazardous areas

Agile X IS (photo) is a 10.1-in. tablet PC system that is certified to ATEX and IECEx for Zone 1/UL Class 1 Div 1. The robust, dust- and water-repellent device is suitable for various industries ranging from oil-and-gas to chemicals…

Air stripping for water decontamination

The E-Z Tray air stripper (photo) is a sliding-tray, stainless-steel air stripper used for removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from contaminated groundwater and waste streams. E-Z Tray’s design achieves high removal efficiencies in an easy-to-maintain process unit that is readily…

Simplify instrumentation management in any location

The Field Information Manager 1.1 Handheld Edition software enables users to do configuration, parametrization and diagnosis of HART instruments in many locations — in the field, at the back of the panel or junction box or in the instrumentation laboratory.…

This app streamlines commissioning and startup

The eStart mobile app (photo) is used during project commissioning and startup to digitally gather data and create loop folders to house all relevant instrument data and checksheets. Digital folder creation not only greatly reduces documentation time, but also keeps…