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Resistance thermometers with many output options

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…

Energy meter monitors heating or cooling systems for low cost

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…

A phone and tracking system for harsh industrial environments

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…

Measure wall shear directly with these sensors

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…

‘Smart meter verification’ now expanded to flowmeters

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…

Design plants faster and more reliably with the Comos software solution  

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…

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Selecting Oil-Mist Systems

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…

Major enhancements in this plant-engineering software

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…

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Control Valve Diagnostics

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…

These ultrasonic flowmeters have enhanced features

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…