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Analyze grains quickly with this instrument

The Inframatic IM 9500 NIT Grain Analyzer is based on industry standard scanning grating transmittance technology. The unit comes pre-calibrated for moisture, protein, fat and more in a wide range of grains and oil seeds. The system is offered with…

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Using Rupture Disks with Pressure Relief Valves

Protecting process systems from overpressurization is a critical task in the chemical process industries (CPI), and rupture disks and safety relief valves are routinely used for this purpose. In certain situations, using rupture disks in combination with safety relief valves…

A water-vapor sorption instrument designed for single samples

The new version of this company’s Aquadyne DVS gravimetric water sorption instrument is designed for smaller materials R&D and characterization laboratories. The Aquadyne DVS series now has a single-sample version and a two-sample version that share the characteristics of the…

Focus on Temperature Measurement & Control

Wahl Instruments Thermal imaging cameras help spot problem areas Heat Spy thermal imaging cameras (photo) are available in two series with 16 different configurations to suit a variety of applications. The z30 Seriew “Detector” is designed for on-the-spot maintenance inspections…

Simulation Spreads its wings

  Because the benefits are many, roles for simulation software tools exist from planning and design of facilities through operations and everything in between. And thanks to enhancements, it’s becoming easier to use simulation alongside other software packages, while niche…

Resistance thermometers with many output options

The TR21 and TR22 Series resistance thermometers (direct mounted or with thermowell) can be integrated into all standard processes. The devices’ hygienic design is verified by 3-A auditing and EHEDG certification. The TR21 is characterized by its space-saving design and…

Design plants faster and more reliably with the Comos software solution  

The Siemens division Industry Automation (Nuremberg, Germany; www.siemens.com/industryautomation) has expanded Comos (www.siemens.com/comos), the software solution for complete plant management throughout the entire lifecycle of an industrial plant, with functions for productive front-end engineering and design (FEED). Comos FEED supports the…

A system to monitor and control brewing processses

LiquiSonic Plato (photo) is an inline analyzer for liquids in the beverage industry. The system consists of one or more intelligent sensors and a controller that are connected to each other by a digital line of almost any length. Investment…

Changes in P, T and r will not affect this lever indicator

The CoFox CMG 01 level indicator is used for continuous level measurement in tanks containing liquid, electrically conductive media at temperatures from –40 to 150°C. The device operates on the potentiometric principle, and therefore measurements are not affected by changes…

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Level Measurement Devices

Effective level measurement helps ensure smooth, continuous processes by maintaining material inventory at economic quantities, and maximizes plant output by preventing spillage, system clogging and process upsets. In chemical process industries (CPI) applications, level measurement of liquids, powders and slurries…