The latest release of this firm’s steady-state simulation software, ProSimPlus, is now available. ProSimPlus is used in design and operation of existing plants for process optimization, units troubleshooting, or debottlenecking, plant revamping or for performing front-end engineering analysis. It provides…
Optek The AF26 (photo, p. 32D-4) measures color and concentration at light wavelengths from 380 to 1100 nm. It is designed to automate manual processes and increase control for improved product quality and reduced product loss. The AF26 is constructed…
The new DPT-10 differential pressure transmitters (photo) are now available with housings in electropolished stainless steel in combination with sterile process connections. The device can be used in combination with diaphragm seals or diaphragm inline seals, and the connection to…
Michell Instruments The Easidew PRO I.S. (photo) is a rugged, intrinsically safe, dewpoint transmitter suitable for use in the natural gas, petrochemical and process industries. The device is ATEX-certified for use in hazardous area Zone 0, as well as for…
The new Bluetooth Ethernet Port Adapter FL BT EPA AIR SET is a rugged and reliable “wireless Ethernet cable” to transfer control data to machine units that are either moved frequently or are mobile in industrial environments. The newly developed…
Michell Instruments The Optidew Transportable dew-point hygrometer (photo) combines the drift-free performance of the chilled-mirror principle with the convenience of a transportable instrument. Housed in a specially designed case, the device is both fully self-contained as well as small and…
Sierra Instruments This new line of GHG mass flowmeters (photos, top right) is certified by the manufacturer for compliance with the U.S. EPA’s recent greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting rule (40 CFR Part 98; for more see CE, March, p. 17).…
The DMCX1 model predictive control (MPC) software is a re-write of a 1990s-era dynamic matrix control (DMC) algorithm. The adjusted process-control algorithm uses modern compilers and software technology, and is ten times faster than previous versions of the modeling software…
Swagelok The new compact gage valve (photo) is designed with a smaller footprint than conventional assemblies for quick, convenient access for the isolation and venting of pressure gages. Tube-fitting end connections reduce valve installation time and cost, and provide robust…
This disposable temperature sensor can be used for filtration and chromatography processes, as well as filling operations and general processing. The single-use sensor is connected to a monitor via a reusable 10-ft cable. The sensor will stand up to gamma-wavelengh…