Protecting process systems from overpressurization is a critical task in the chemical process industries (CPI), and rupture disks and safety relief valves are routinely used for this purpose. In certain situations, using rupture disks in combination with safety relief valves…
The new version of this company’s Aquadyne DVS gravimetric water sorption instrument is designed for smaller materials R&D and characterization laboratories. The Aquadyne DVS series now has a single-sample version and a two-sample version that share the characteristics of the…
Wahl Instruments Thermal imaging cameras help spot problem areas Heat Spy thermal imaging cameras (photo) are available in two series with 16 different configurations to suit a variety of applications. The z30 Seriew “Detector” is designed for on-the-spot maintenance inspections…
Because the benefits are many, roles for simulation software tools exist from planning and design of facilities through operations and everything in between. And thanks to enhancements, it’s becoming easier to use simulation alongside other software packages, while niche…
The TR21 and TR22 Series resistance thermometers (direct mounted or with thermowell) can be integrated into all standard processes. The devices’ hygienic design is verified by 3-A auditing and EHEDG certification. The TR21 is characterized by its space-saving design and…
The DN-EM Energy Flow Monitor provides a low cost solution to applications in energy transfer and in heating and cooling systems, such as heating and cooling loops, heat recovery applications, condensate recovery applications, efficiency measurement and verification systems, solar or…
Pegasus is a new mobile phone and online tracking system designed for industrial applications. With protection class IP 65, the phone is suitable for use at temperatures of –20 to 60°C in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries as well as…
The RealShear line of sensors represent the first commercially available system for measuring wall shear stress in applications such as industrial mixing, extrusion and pipelines, according to this company. The inline sensors provide continuous, realtime data measurement rates of up…
This company has expanded its suite of Smart Meter Verification (SMV) technology products to include Rosemount magnetic flowmeters. SMV delivers complete, online verification of device performance, saving significant expense by reducing labor and outsourced calibration service costs, while eliminating process…
The Siemens division Industry Automation (Nuremberg, Germany; www.siemens.com/industryautomation) has expanded Comos (www.siemens.com/comos), the software solution for complete plant management throughout the entire lifecycle of an industrial plant, with functions for productive front-end engineering and design (FEED). Comos FEED supports the…