Automation & Control
This design software is available for 64-bit platforms
The newest version of the 3D plant-design software AutoPlant V8i is fully compatible with 64-bit computer operating systems, allowing faster processing speeds, according to the company that develops the software. The AutoPlant V8i’s ability to support the creation of so-called…
Sample hot slurries safely with this system
The LSS-140-ST is designed to allow sampling of high-temperature or hazardous-material slurries without personnel contact. Suitable for a wide range of process industries, the LSS-140-ST has two flanged connections for integration with the sample piping, and a back-mounted bracket to…
BASF FINA Petrochemicals partners with Apprion to complete wireless application site plan
Apprion, a vendor and service provider of Industrial Wireless Application Systems for the process manufacturing industry, says it has a Wireless Application Site Plan at the BASF FINA Petrochemicals LP facility in Port Arthur, Texas (BFLP). Apprion's team of wireless…
This system converts a PC into an IR temperature device
Omega Engineering The new IR-USB series of infrared (IR) temperature sensors (photo) provides a reliable and economical method for most PC-based, non-contact temperature monitoring. The unit features an IR sensor/signal-conditioner installed with a direct USB connection and free software that…
Measure surface profiles wirelessly with this laser-based system
Prüftechnik Alignment Systems Launched at the Hanover Exhibition last month, the Levalign expert features a horizontal and vertical self-leveling spinning laser with 200-m measurement range in conjunction with a 70-mm detector range sensor to ensure quick, one-man operation for wide-ranging…
Perform realtime analysis with this NIR analyzer
Thermo Fisher Scientific The new TruProcess analyzer is this firm’s next-generation near-infrared (NIR) spectrometer for realtime blend analysis, drying and other process analytical technology (PAT) applications. The analyzer includes micro-electro mechanical systems (MEMS) technology that transforms traditional NIR spectroscopy into…
Pressure control regulators are available worldwide
Swagelok The RHPS series high-flow pressure-reducing and backpressure regulators are now available globally from this company, which acquired RHPS B.V. in April 2010. These regulators are constructed of 316L stainless steel for line sizes up to 4 in. Key products…
A smart controller for explosion-proof heaters
Suitable for use with any of this company’s range of explosion-proof, electrical heaters, the new generation Smart Controller 2.0 features fieldbus networking, extensive monitoring and diagnostic routines, programmable temperature ramping, data logging and temperature monitoring with user-definable limits. The controller…
Manage tank inventories from anywhere with your PC
BinMaster, BinView is an inventory-management system that offers realtime bin-level monitoring for solids materials over the Internet, or via a company LAN or VPN. The BinView system is composed of this firm’s SmartBob2 or SmartBob1 sensors mounted on the bins,…
Achieve high flow-measurement accuracy with this meter
The large-diameter Optimass 2000 Coriolis mass flowmeter is capable of measuring bulk fluid transfer to accuracies of 0.1%, and can handle mass flowrates of 250–84,510 lb/min. The Optimass 2000 design retains design features of previous models that allow minimal pressure…