At one time, the design of distillation columns and other major components for the chemical process industries (CPI) required engineers to make one-at-a-time calculations in order to project what-if scenarios covering the processes, equipment, raw materials and capital necessary for…
Instrumentation best practices that are taught in colleges and published in standards are intended to be broadly applicable, guiding users in every industry and geography. However, for outdoor applications in cold climates, where the temperature can fall below –40°C, the…
The TVOC-2 Arc Guard System detects faults in low- and medium-voltage switchgear within 1 ms and disconnects the power provided to the arc within 30–50 ms, preventing serious injury to personnel and reducing damage to expensive equipment. Without the system,…
A new version of this company’s monitoring, alarming and reporting software is aimed at highly controlled and regulated environments in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Known as viewLinc 4.0, the new software offers an optimized mobile interface for remote monitoring…
The Mesa is a handheld computer designed specifically for use in hazardous areas. It has Class I, Div. 2 certification for use in locations where potentially explosive gases, liquids or vapors may be present. In addition to the certification, the…
The TIO Totalizer converts analog mass flowmeters and controllers into digital units via RS 232 or RS 485 interfaces (multi-drop capacity up to 64 devices). The device can be used for the company’s GFM and AFM flowmeter, as well as…
The newest generation of SpectroTest mobile metal analyzers is equipped with an efficient plasma generator and a newly designed ultraviolet probe. The analyzers also feature, and the field-proven Intelligent Calibration Logic (Ical) system, which monitors the correct state of the…
With the aid of the tilting table PA4240/PA3240 for the contact angle measuring systems DSA30 and DSA100, users can evaluate a liquid drop’s ability to stick or roll off of a surface. The arrangement allows measurement of the roll-off angle…
This company has developed an adapter system for measuring instruments with hygienic connections, which meet the stringent requirements of sterile processes. The adapter consists of a pressure gage or transmitter with a mounted adapter and is certified to 3-A Sanitary…
The new VLM10 inline vortex flowmeter for mass, volumetric and energy-flow measurement on steam, liquid and gas applications is available in sizes 1 to 12 in. The device combines an inline vortex meter, a built-in flow computer and an integral…