LiquiSonic Plato (photo) is an inline analyzer for liquids in the beverage industry. The system consists of one or more intelligent sensors and a controller that are connected to each other by a digital line of almost any length. Investment…
The CoFox CMG 01 level indicator is used for continuous level measurement in tanks containing liquid, electrically conductive media at temperatures from –40 to 150°C. The device operates on the potentiometric principle, and therefore measurements are not affected by changes…
Effective level measurement helps ensure smooth, continuous processes by maintaining material inventory at economic quantities, and maximizes plant output by preventing spillage, system clogging and process upsets. In chemical process industries (CPI) applications, level measurement of liquids, powders and slurries…
Spectroblue is a new, inductively coupled-plasma, optical emission spectrometer (ICP-OES) for environmental laboratories that require a low-cost, high-throughput spectrometer solution, says the company. It was designed for improved performance of common laboratory analysis, where stability, uninterrupted operation and throughput are…
Ever since the advent of the first computer, the goals of information technology (IT) have been to simplify (as well as speed up and generally improve) the way we do things. As computer systems and software have evolved, however, many…
A new version of this company’s Ultramat 23 gas analyzer records the concentration of oxygen using a paramagnetic measuring cell. The analyzer combines the measurement of up to three infrared-sensitive gases and the paramagnetic O2 measuring principle in one unit.…
For decades, plant-wide oil-mist systems have been used to lubricate rolling-element bearings in high-speed applications throughout the petrochemicals, textiles, pharmaceuticals, mining and other chemical process industries (CPI). Applications range from small motors to large rotating cylinders and a variety of…
Launched last month, the Version 12.1 release of Aveva Plant solution features enhanced reporting options, improved productivity and extended language support features. In addition, the enhancements enable effective project workflows, consistent change management and error-free deliverables designed to improve efficiency…
The benefits of field-device diagnostics are often acclaimed in qualitative terms, but on a much lower frequency in quantitative ones. Yet, an attractive cost-benefit analysis is necessary for almost any initiative to make it off the drawing board and into…
Last month, this company introduced three new or improved transit-time ultrasonic flowmeters. The new Innova-Sonic 203 has been optimized for good performance and lower cost, without the feature-rich option for dedicated clamp-on ultrasonic metering. The company’s highest performing instrument of…