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Monitoring Ammonia and Other Toxic Gas Hazards

There are many technologies used in industry to protect workers from toxic gases. Here are some guidelines for selecting one that will match your application The dual threat of toxicity and combustibility applies to a number of industrial gas hazards.…

Proof-Testing Level-Measurement Devices in Storage-Tank Safety Systems

Storage tanks containing hazardous materials require safety instrumented systems (SIS) to prevent overfills. Digital technology in the latest level-measurement devices used in SIS enables remote proof-testing, which provides significant advantages At industrial facilities with tanks containing hazardous, flammable or explosive…

Field Calibration of DP Flowmeters: Best Practices

Improved understanding of differential pressure (DP) flowmeter operation, along with best calibration practices, reduces maintenance errors Utilizing an orifice plate installed in a pipe and accurately measuring the differential pressure (DP) to calculate flow is one of most common methods…

Modernizing the Process Optimization Toolset

Chemical manufacturers are using advanced analytics solutions to transform the way their employees solve data-intensive optimization problems The traditional approach to process-data analysis for optimization has been on-premises process data historian integration with a Microsoft Excel add-in. This methodology requires…

Anti-slip access platforms to reach elevated process equipment safely

This company’s new line of anti-slip access platforms are used to reach elevated process equipment safely, eliminating the need for ladders, scissor lifts and forklift cages. The modular system includes braced frames which can be bolted to the floor, 48…

This analyzer detects turbidity in either clear water or wastewater

The TR82 turbidity analyzer (photo) includes a clear water sensor designed for use in all phases of drinking water treatment and disinfection. It is ideal for monitoring groundwater sources or surface water storage lakes, basins, lagoons or ponds, as well…

These signal interface modules are compact and reliable

This line of interface modules (photo) are used to simplify and improve reliability of automation connections and signal conversions. When creating automation systems using major PLC brands, designers are challenged to connect an ever-increasing number of equipment signals to the…

A larger-capacity, multi-stage centrifugal pump

With the introduction of a third size in the Hilge Contra range, this company expands the performance spectrum of its centrifugal pumps up to flowrates of 100 m3/h. The new G Hilge Contra III meets the general requirements of the…

Measure lengths precisely with this device

The new LMSCA length-measuring system (photo) is extremely compact and yet extremely robust. The system is just 120 mm long, and can be combined with measuring wheels of 200-mm circumference. With the pre-assembled encoders of the WDGP series, resolutions of…

A complete package for decentralized power supplies

This company now offers a fully comprehensive M12 Power product portfolio in K, L, S and T codings. Besides the already available overmolded M12 Power cables, the M12 Power range now also includes field wireable male connectors, receptacles and junctions,…