Automation & Control
Software now available for bump testing gas detectors
MSA As part of the Altair 4X Gas Detector (photo), a new Altair 4 QuickCheck Station software version is available and is currently installed in production units. This version allows the Altair 4 QuickCheck Station to bump…
Continuous measurement of coke drum levels
Monitoring the level of coke drum bottoms in a delayed coker is among the most important processes in a petroleum refinery. High temperatures and foam, extensive caking as well as a high-pressure water jet demonstrate the unfavorable measuring conditions dominating…
Level control for very harsh process conditions
Monitoring the level of coke drum bottoms in a delayed coker is among the most important process in a petroleum refinery. The LB 490 Tower-Sens detector (photo) has proven to be a reliable and cost-effective solution for this application because…
Advanced Laser-Based Gas Analyzer Can Improve Process Control
By accurately and instantly pinpointing the presence of moisture, HCl, H 2 S and other impurities, the tunable diode laser (TDL) based gas analyzer (photo) is able to provide significant benefits, including the prevention of foreshortened lifespan of costly catalysts,…
This Gas Leak Detector has a Choice of Rapid Alerts
Suitable for detecting low levels of methane, propane, butane, ammonia, and other combustibles, the Micro CG-100 combustible gas sniffer (photo) comes equipped with three alert settings, notifying users with a choice of visible signals, audible alarms or silent vibrations. This…
Monitor Machine Vibrations, Even in Hazardous Areas
As a result of gaining the highest standard for intrinsic safety ATEX (EEx ia), the established range of PZS accelerometers can now provide an even wider scope of applications. The PZS device has been used throughout industry for machine vibration…
Bluetooth is Standard on these Control-Valve Actuators
CVA actuators provide extremely precise control-valve operation with repeatability and resolution performance at less than 0.1% of full scale. In addition, they include, as a standard feature, wireless Bluetooth communication technology that can be used for quick and easy actuator…
This Flowmeter Thrives in Hazardous Environments
The latest addition to the range of Flo-Dar open-channel flowmeter is an ATEX certified portable system with built-in GPRS Internet data transfer facility (photo). This new model enables the entire system to be mounted in the zoned area, with nothing…
Ultra-Compact Pressure Transmitters Offer an Economical Alternative
The new GC51 and GC52 gauge and differential pressure transmitters (photo) offer an economical alternative to network process transmitters when a digital protocol is not required. The innovative design features an ultra-compact NEMA 4X/IP65 enclosure measuring only 2.65-in. dia. Stainless-steel…
Keep Turbines Ice-Free with this Hygrometer
Protection against icing is vital to prolonging the life and efficiency of gas turbines. Applying the cooled-mirror measurement principle, the Optidew hygrometer (photo) delivers a repeatable, drift-free dew point or relative humidity measurement. The robust design of the Optidew for…