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…
The chemical processing industries (CPI) rely heavily upon the use of sensors to measure everything from weight to temperature to pH to pressure. Because sensors are used for measurements that affect critical processing elements, such as quality, efficiency and safety,…
The Sitrans FC410 (photo) is a new Coriolis flowmeter that features a measuring accuracy of 0.1% of flowrate. Weighing only 10 lb, this compact meter communicates with all common process control systems and can be integrated easily into both existing…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
In a culmination of more than three years of work by teams from across the globe, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO; Geneva, Switzerland; www.iso.org) on January 10 published the ISO 55000 series of standards surrounding asset management systems (AMS).…
The new MCD-Series bidirectional controllers control mass and volumetric flowrate and absolute pressure of gases in two flow directions. The controller’s dual-valve design accommodates process-control requirements in many applications, including gas analysis, leak testing and environmental monitoring. The controller has…
Last month saw the release of COMSOL Multiphysics Version 4.4, with a number of upgraded tools for multiphysics simulations. Among the new features are: a new Desktop interface for Windows with a ribbon design that provides easier navigation; a completely…