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Measure density directly with this online meter

Endress+Hauser The Liquiphant M density meter (photo) provides direct, online measurement of density and concentration, thus eliminating the need for offline laboratory instruments. The online measurements allow control systems to react more rapidly to changing process conditions. Equipped with a…

Fouling hydrocarbons are not a problem for this flowmeter

Developed for the hydrocarbon industry, the Sitrans FUT 1010 ultrasonic flowmeter features the nearly maintenance-free TransLoc mounting system that allows the transducers to be mounted on the outside of the pipe, preventing contact with the medium. This approach allows the…

This water-in-solvents analyzer offers cost savings

Applied Analytics The MCP-200 is an infrared (IR) spectroscopy-based analyzer (photo) for realtime determination of water concentrations in a wide variety of solvents and gases, including hexane, acetone, oils, urea, gasoline, aniline, acetophenone and carbon dioxide. The company says it…

When all you need to know is flow, consider this clamp-on unit

Siemens The new clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter, Sitrans FST020 (photo) is designed for basic applications that only require flow-reading functionality along with easy communication capabilities. The device measures flowrates of practically any liquid and meets the specific requirements of the water…

Analyze plant matter quickly, without grinding

Perten Instruments Group With an analysis time of only 6 s, the DA 7200 near infrared (NIR) analysis system (photo) and a new calibration feature offers many benefits for forage analysis (plant matter). The unit can analyze forage samples as…

Rotary level indicators for corrosive materials

    BinMaster   A new stainless-steel process connection is now available for the BMRX and Maxima+ rotary level indicators (photo). Designed for corrosive materials, the solid 304 stainless-steel fitting is available in both 1.25 and 1.5 NPT sizes, and…

This combustion gas analyzer simplifies operation

ABB Automation Products Designed for oxygen analysis in combustion gases, the Endura AZ20 (photo), can handle tough environments in the hydrocarbon-processing, power-generation and chemical process industries. The instrument features self-diagnostic electronics and integrated automatic calibration, as well as a construction…

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Infrared Temperature Measurement

Contact-based temperature sensors, such as thermocouples and resistance temperature detectors (RTDs), have demonstrated accurate and cost-effective operation throughout the chemical process industries (CPI). However, there are many applications and settings where they are simply not practical. In those cases, engineers…

Ask the Experts: Environmental effects on wireless

Question: How do rain, snow, ice and fog impact wireless performance? Answer: In the process of distributing wireless to a geographic area, it is often necessary to place transceivers outdoors. In doing so, a prudent designer understands that one cannot…

Focus on Analyzers

Electro-Chemical Devices A conductivity sensor for high T, P applications The model CSX2 conductivity sensor (photo) is designed for temperatures up to 200ËšC at pressures of 250 psig. For temperatures below 100ËšC, the CSX2 is rated for pressures of up…