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Fluxus F601 ultrasonic flowmeter

With the new Fluxus F601 ultrasonic flowmeter, a reliable flow measurement can be obtained in a few minutes. No zeroing procedure is necessary since calibration data and transducer parameters are saved in a transducer internal memory and automatically sent to…

Check temperature-sensitive products with this label-type wireless monitor

The Ultra Wireless Label (photo, p. 62) enables users to wirelessly download time and temperature information and analyze data before unloading a perishable product from a container. These labels are activated and applied to product or product packaging before shipping.…

Analyze molten liquids at very high temperatures

The Drop Shape Analysis System with Tube Furnace (DSAHT; photo) can perform optical drop studies at temperatures up to 1,750°C, making it suitable for studying liquid metals and slag, molten glass and ceramics at their firing temperature. The clear shadow…

A new version of simulation software

The latest release of this firm’s steady-state simulation software, ProSimPlus, is now available. ProSimPlus is used in design and operation of existing plants for process optimization, units troubleshooting, or debottlenecking, plant revamping or for performing front-end engineering analysis. It provides…

A new line for simply and easily determining melting point

Mettler Toledo Melting point is one of the most frequently determined thermal values for material characterization. With these new melting point systems (photo), only one click is required to run melting point determination. The units feature an intuitive, color touch-screen…

Zirconium improves corrosion resistance in this density meter

Emerson Process Management The Micro Motion 7826 Insertion Liquid Density and Concentration Meter (photo) is now available in zirconium for enhanced corrosion resistance. The zirconium fork density and concentration meter is designed to monitor inorganic chemicals, such as hydrochloric, nitric…

Higher temperatures are okay for this flowmeter

Krohne Messtechnik The Optisonic 6300 XT (photo) is a clamp-on ultrasonic flowmeter capable of measuring fluids with temperatures up to 200°C, which makes the device suitable for applications involving heated hydrocarbons, molten sulfur, thermal oil and carbamate. The 6300 XT…

A family of products for WirelessHart communication

Siemens Industry Automation For the first time, this firm has developed products for WirelessHart communication. The new product family comprises two transmitters, a gateway to Industrial Ethernet and software, as well as an adapter for process instruments in preparation. Both…

Drift-free dew-point measurement is now portable

Michell Instruments The Optidew Transportable dew-point hygrometer (photo) combines the drift-free performance of the chilled-mirror principle with the convenience of a transportable instrument. Housed in a specially designed case, the device is both fully self-contained as well as small and…

New product line is certified for greenhouse gases measurement

Sierra Instruments This new line of GHG mass flowmeters (photos, top right) is certified by the manufacturer for compliance with the U.S. EPA’s recent greenhouse gas (GHG) reporting rule (40 CFR Part 98; for more see CE, March, p. 17).…