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Detect blocked feed chutes with acoustic wave technology

The Gladiator Acoustic Switch series is designed for continuous operation in applications in which detecting blocked feed chutes is important. The device has two acoustic wave transducers that pulse and receive each other’s acoustic echoes. Using this company’s specially developed…

Intergraph releases latest versions of SmartPlant 3D  

Intergraph (Huntsville, Ala.; www.intergraph.com) has released the latest versions of its next-generation plant, offshore and materials handling design solutions, SmartPlant 3D, SmartMarine 3D and SmartPlant 3D Materials Handling Edition. Collectively known as Smart 3D, they are said to be the…

Aveva launches software to support multidisciplinary users

Engineering software developer Aveva Group, PLC (Cambridge, U.K.; www.aveva.com) released Aveva Engineering, a new product where the full definition of tagged engineering items (including equipment, lines and others) can be developed by multidisciplinary teams of specialist engineers working concurrently. Users…

Aveva releases Aveva Engineering  

Aveva  (Cambridge, U.K.; www.aveva.com) has released Aveva Engineering, a new product where the full definition of tagged engineering items (equipment, lines and so on) can be developed by multi-disciplinary teams of specialist engineers working concurrently. Users can benefit from more…

Fixed gas detectors

When it comes to fixed gas-detection devices, there are a lot of choices available. And, wise chemical processors do not select this essential safety equipment based on price. Instead, for areas of the plant that require continuous monitoring for loss…

A small FTIR for monitoring chemical reactions

FlowIR is said to be one of the smallest Fourier transform, infrared (FTIR) instruments on the market. The seamless integration of FlowIR into just about any flow-chemistry synthesis system is possible, with no special connections required. The instrument enables realtime…

Piping specifications are now part of this database

Released in August, the newest version of Standard Database for SmartPlant Reference Data is a preconfigured, best practice solution to enable rapid implementation of SmartPlant 3D and materials management. The Standard Database reduces the effort required to define items, descriptions…

View this pressure-gage display from afar

The DPG409 Series high-accuracy digital pressure gages feature a large backlit display that allows users to read the digits from 35 feet away. The rugged stainless-steel enclosure is designed specifically for washdown, sanitary and marine applications. The DPG 409 Series…

This flowmeters readout and control unit has new features

The redesigned Bright multifunctional local readout-and-control (R/C) unit now features a 1.8-in. color TFT screen with wide-angle visibility. Some cost options are now included as standard, such as the mounting accessories for tube, panel or wall mounting. Used with the…

Wireless connection of Modbus nodes

The new DX80DR Multi-Hop Data Radio from partner Banner Engineering extends the reach of this company’s SureCross wireless systems by repeating transmissions in 3-km “hops”. Multiple units can be placed to allow signals to pass over hills and other obstacles…