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A quick way to measure viscosities of foods and feeds

    Perten Instruments   The RVA (Rapid Visco Analyzer) 4500 (photo) is a cooking and stirring viscometer with ramped temperature and variable shear that can be used to determine the quality and processing characteristics of starch in grains, tubers,…

This transmitter is ideal for monitoring hard-to-reach locations

Emerson Process Management With a weatherproof and corrosion-resistant cast-aluminum enclosure, the Model 6081 transmitter (photo) is ideal for monitoring applications in hard-to-reach or cost-prohibitive locations. The 6081’s measurement capabilities include pH, conductivity, resistivity, total dissolved solids and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP).…

This system has all you need for tank gauging

Rosemount Tank Radar The new Raptor system is a complete range of tank-gauging instrumentation, including high-performance, non-contact radar level gauges; temperature and pressure transmitters; water-interface sensors; and inventory management software. Tank hubs are used to communicate with the measuring instruments…

A Flow Calibrator for Larger Capacities

In response to the growing importance of accurate high-volume gas sampling to keep process control systems operating at peak efficiencies, this firm has introduced the Definer 1020, its latest and highest capacity application of its DryCal technology. The 1020 features…

A Line of Gas Detectors for Refrigerants

Well suited to industrial refrigeration-engine rooms, cold-storage rooms, processing rooms, truck docks, and relief-valve vent lines, this firm’s new line of gas detectors are intended to detect a range of gases either used as refrigerants or in the process of…

A Complete System to Make, Dose and Monitor ClO2

The Bello Zon CDVc chlorine dioxide system is used for the production, metering and monitoring of chlorine dioxide at rates from 20 to 2,000 g/h. Food-safe PVDF is used instead of traditional PVC, thereby contributing to higher operational reliability and…

This Small Sensor Determines Moisture Content when Space is Limited

The new generation of the Litronic-FMS II moisture-measurement system, consisting of a sensor, evaluation electronics and software, can be applied to a wide range of bulk goods, such as powders, sands granulates, cereals, seed material and foodstuffs, as well as…

Simulate Multiphase Flow in a Vessel or a Complete Plant

Released in early August, INPLANT Version 4.1 simulation software rigorously simulates multiphase flow in plant utility and relief networks. Version 4.1 provides the power and flexibility to model applications ranging from a depressurizing study of a single vessel to the…

This Workstation Keeps Computers Safe on the Plant Floor

A new computer workstation (photo) is designed for shop floor use in manufacturing plants, maintenance facilities and warehouses — anywhere computer security and protection against dust, dirt and other airborne contaminants are important. The new workstation easily handles a 21-in.…

Use this sonar transducer in clarifiers and thickeners

Orca transducers offer improvements in power, penetration, and calibration-density range due to a new design featuring three to seven sonar crystals. These crystals are mounted on a single head with each array producing a concentrated sonar beam. The transducers offer…