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Wireless technologies get better

In the past, words such as “unproven,” “risky” and “expensive” may have come to mind when chemical processors considered wireless technology. However, today’s wireless solutions address these previously perceived limitations. In fact, wireless solutions are quickly becoming a must-have technology…

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Three Insights for Managing Legacy Data

Existing chemical process industries (CPI) facilities possess years, if not decades, of legacy engineering information. The data exist in a myriad of formats and are typically siloed across multiple systems and locations. In cases where the engineering data are either…

Focus on Temperature Measurement And Control

A dual-sensor temperature transmitter with HART protocols Invensys Foxboro The RTT80 temperature transmitter (photo) offers signal reliability, longterm stability, high precision and advanced diagnostics. The RTT80 is a mid-tier, two-wire temperature transmitter available with HART (and soon to be released…

A moisture analyzer with good connectivity

The latest models of Professional moisture analyzers from this company feature USB, Ethernet and WLAN connectivity for easy data transfer. Measurement results, displayed by an instrument on the factory floor, can be sent directly to a regular printer anywhere on…

This built-in panel PC offers multi-touch advantages

The CP22xx Built-in Panel PC series combines the advantages of a modern multi-touch interface with high-performance multi-core processors for automation and control. Equipped with multi-core CPUs — Intel Celeron, CoreTM i3, i5 (all with two cores) and i7 (four cores)…

Turning vibration data into knowledge

VibGuard Viewer (photo), the software platform for this company’s VibGuard family of online condition-monitoring systems, now comes fully geared for complex machine diagnosis. VibGuard Viewer 1.1, the new software update introduces many powerful new features. Orbit Analysis enables determining the…

Application flexibility with guided wave radar

The new Sitrans LG series is a flexible portfolio of guided wave radar transmitters suitable for virtually any type of industrial application. The modular design of the four basic versions, with numerous configuration options, allows for level measurement in the…

Level-Measurement Device Selection

Effective level measurement in the chemical process industries (CPI) helps maintain material inventory at economic quantities, improves product quality and maximizes plant output by avoiding spills and process upsets. When they are incorrectly matched to their application, level-measurement devices can…

Dilute-phase Pneumatic Conveying: Instrumentation and Conveying Velocity

Dilute-phase pneumatic conveying systems must be operated in a certain sequence and have sufficient instrumentation and operating controls to assure reliable operation and prevent problems. This article discusses two subjects that are important for successful dilute-phase conveying. Discussed below are…

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Implementing a Corrosion-Under-Insulation Program

Corrosion to the external surface of process piping and vessels that is hidden under the insulation is referred to as corrosion under insulation (CUI). Aging piping and equipment in chemical plants and petroleum refineries have made CUI detection and assessment…