The new model TFS135 bimetal temperature switch (photo) has been designed for a wide range of applications. It is suitable for switching voltages of up to 250 V a.c. (2.5 A) and has a UL approval (cURus) for the North…
These LED pendant light fittings (photo) have various installation options for worldwide use in Zones 2, 21 and 22. The new 6470 pendant light fittings are suitable for general lighting in chemical, oil-and-gas and other industries, due to the efficient…
This company has released Enterprise Pipeline Management Solution (EPMS) R1.03, the latest version of its enterprise-level pipeline applications suite (photo). Developed for deployment in the pipeline operations management environment, EPMS supplements a core SCADA platform with specific gas and liquid…
This company has developed WirelessHART instrumentation devices (photo) with batteries that are expected to last the entire life of the device. The batteries are engineered to minimize energy usage based on an in-depth microsecond-by-microsecond analysis of a unit’s power consumption.…
This company now offers protective light curtains for its tumble blenders (photo) to provide automatic safety shutoff whenever an operator crosses a defined security boundary. Due to the nature of the rotating mix chamber, a safety railing is supplied as…
The UltraPure model (photo) from the Unique Mixproof valve product line is designed to meet the standards of biotechnology and pharmaceutical applications. Valves are packaged to ensure full traceability and are available in high-alloy materials, such as Hastelloy C22 and…
Facilities with safety instrumented systems can now take advantage of the new SIL (safety integrity level) 2/3 functional safety certification of the Rosemount 8800 Vortex flowmeters (photo), per IEC 61508, which can help mitigate risk, enhance plant safety and protect…
All chemical process industries (CPI) operations involving combustion need to be concerned with the emission of combustion products, due to their potential environmental and health impacts. This one-page reference provides information about several of the most common combustion byproducts from…
With the proper knowledge, engineers can work alongside compressor manufacturers to ensure that an optimal air compression system is installed There are various factors to consider when designing a compressed air system that help to improve the reliability and efficiency…
Areas of recent activity for pressure-relief systems include new calculation methods and updates to existing codes and standards. Included here is an overview of recent developments and a look at the results from a recent study of pressure-relief system deficiencies…