Automation & Control
Mission: Detangle the IT knots
Ever since the advent of the first computer, the goals of information technology (IT) have been to simplify (as well as speed up and generally improve) the way we do things. As computer systems and software have evolved, however, many…
This gas analyzer now also measures O2 precisely
A new version of this company’s Ultramat 23 gas analyzer records the concentration of oxygen using a paramagnetic measuring cell. The analyzer combines the measurement of up to three infrared-sensitive gases and the paramagnetic O2 measuring principle in one unit.…
Selecting Oil-Mist Systems
For decades, plant-wide oil-mist systems have been used to lubricate rolling-element bearings in high-speed applications throughout the petrochemicals, textiles, pharmaceuticals, mining and other chemical process industries (CPI). Applications range from small motors to large rotating cylinders and a variety of…
Major enhancements in this plant-engineering software
Launched last month, the Version 12.1 release of Aveva Plant solution features enhanced reporting options, improved productivity and extended language support features. In addition, the enhancements enable effective project workflows, consistent change management and error-free deliverables designed to improve efficiency…
Control Valve Diagnostics
The benefits of field-device diagnostics are often acclaimed in qualitative terms, but on a much lower frequency in quantitative ones. Yet, an attractive cost-benefit analysis is necessary for almost any initiative to make it off the drawing board and into…
These ultrasonic flowmeters have enhanced features
Last month, this company introduced three new or improved transit-time ultrasonic flowmeters. The new Innova-Sonic 203 has been optimized for good performance and lower cost, without the feature-rich option for dedicated clamp-on ultrasonic metering. The company’s highest performing instrument of…
Improve machine adjustment with this device
The Microshim is a precision adjustable shim for positioning large machinery, leveling grinding equipment, adjusting roll assemblies, leveling extruders and injection molding equipment and more. The simple, compact device comes in packs of four, and is milled from a solid…
This CO sensor has fast response and recovery times
The 4CM carbon-monoxide sensor was developed to meet the most stringent toxic-gas and mining standards. The 4CM is said to respond 12% faster to CO hazards and recovers in over half the time of the industry average for other sensors.…
Detect blocked feed chutes with acoustic wave technology
The Gladiator Acoustic Switch series is designed for continuous operation in applications in which detecting blocked feed chutes is important. The device has two acoustic wave transducers that pulse and receive each other’s acoustic echoes. Using this company’s specially developed…
Intergraph releases latest versions of SmartPlant 3D
Intergraph (Huntsville, Ala.; www.intergraph.com) has released the latest versions of its next-generation plant, offshore and materials handling design solutions, SmartPlant 3D, SmartMarine 3D and SmartPlant 3D Materials Handling Edition. Collectively known as Smart 3D, they are said to be the…