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Measure energy flow with these smart meters

InnovaMass 240i and 241i vortex mass flowmeters (photo) are specifically designed for precise energy management in steam, compressed-air, natural-gas and water applications. The meters are equipped with the Raptor II operating system, which allows for fast processing and enables the…

Vibrating hoppers for handling fibrous and flaky materials

The Live Bin is a self-contained vibrating hopper that is designed to provide positive discharge of a wide range of materials, including those in the micron size range, as well as fibrous and flaky media, on a first-in, first-out basis,…

Operator control and monitoring in special environments

The new stainless-steel Simatic Inox Pro monitors and panel PCs (photo) are suitable for use in hygienic production areas, while also meeting the requirements of the chemical and oil-and-gas industries. The devices have a high, IP66K degree of protection, and…

New compact gear pumps fit into tight spaces

The UP2 family of self-priming, compact electric gear pumps (photo) are available in 12- and 24-V d.c. versions and with flowrates up to 2.6 gal/min for water (52.9 gal/h for oil). The UP2 Series is designed for applications with an…

These flowmeters are equipped with high-temperature sensors

For flowmeters, sensors limit the maximum operating temperature while the flow volume and direction of flow are registered by means of spindle rotation. In addition to the available standard model for temperatures of up to 125°C, the economically priced OMP…

Use this probe for level detection with heavy materials

This company’s stainless-steel HD probe (photo) can be attached to either the Procap I or Procap II capacitance probes. This rugged probe comes in a standard 8-in. length and features a shield that guards against false readings from material buildup…

These enclosures are now available in 316 stainless steel

The TS 8 enclosure cabinet is now available in 316 stainless-steel construction for use in harsh environments, providing resistance to corrosion, high temperatures, common chlorides (such as salt present in seawater), as well as chemicals, including sulfuric acid, bromides, iodides…

Achieve faster actuation for butterfly valves

The Speed Handle kit for butterfly valves (photo) consists of this company’s PlasGear handwheel and an attached grip, and allows for smoother and faster single-handed revolutions for quicker valve actuation. The Speed Handle grip is constructed of black Nylon 6…

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Flooded Condenser Controls: Principles and Troubleshooting

Flooded condensers are the prime tower pressure-control methods for total condensers that generate only liquid products, and although these control methods can be troublesome, a good understanding of their principles will help achieve improved, trouble-free operations Pressure is the most…

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Illuminating Process Vessels: Advantages of Diffused Light

Don’t panic — What appear to be scratches on a vessel may be an illusion caused by improperly applied LED lighting Imagine looking into a sight glass for a routine tank inspection, and seeing for the first time numerous scratches…