News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 3 July
to Saturday 9 July 2005
Pharmaceutical water supply conference 2005
The 'Understanding the Pharmaceutical Water Supply Chain Conference' will take place on the 11 to 12 October 2005, in the European City of Culture, Cork in Ireland
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) ( 8 July 2005)
Conference to exchange best experience in control
The Emerson Global Users Exchange Conference scheduled for October 2005 will allow process manufacturers from around the world to share current control and instrumentation ideas and best practices Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 8 July 2005)
New low cost integrated compass sensor
Inertial Aerosystems announce the availability of a new, low cost, integrated compass sensor with in built amplifiers and an analogue output Brochure Available
News from Inertial Aerosystems UK ( 8 July 2005)
Continuous monitoring of water distribution system
UK drinking water consistently achieves high levels of quality with less than 1% failing to meet the required standards: YSI have developed a system to monitor and protect distribution networks
News from YSI Hydrodata ( 8 July 2005)
Process industry pneumatic valve actuators
Festo has chosen IWEX 2005 as the UK launch venue for a comprehensive range of pneumatic valve actuators and associated components for the process industry Brochure Available
News from Festo ( 8 July 2005)
MultiSimplex optimisation software
MultiSimplex software can mathematically predict optimal reactions or routes to dramatically improve the quality of products, efficiency of processes and performance of laboratory instruments
News from Silverdale Scientific ( 8 July 2005)
Produce of Azerbaijan refineries have no buyers
The storage facilities at the Azerbaijan refineries are packed with about $24 million worth of unsold products, waiting for buyers
News from RCCnews ( 8 July 2005)
WaterMonitor datalogging level transducers
Pressure Systems, manufacturer of KPSI Level and Pressure Transducers, now offers an open-face nose cap for its WaterMonitor submersible datalogging level transducers
News from Pressure Systems ( 8 July 2005)
Hall-effect switches are higher-performance
The new A120x family of ultra-sensitive bipolar Hall-effect switches from Allegro MicroSystems Europe are next-generation drop-in replacements for the popular Allegro A313x family
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe ( 8 July 2005)
Plant performance and alarm management tools
Alarm Management and Performance Monitoring have, until now, been independent software applications: ExperTune and TiPS have formed a Partnership to integrate these two
News from ExperTune ( 8 July 2005)
New Hydramotion reaction-vessel viscometer
Hydramotion announces the introduction of a compact, narrow-profile viscometer specially designed for viscosity measurement use in small-scale reaction vessels, the Hydramotion RV-100 Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion ( 8 July 2005)
Aker Kvaerner Subsea contract in Malyasia
Aker Kvaerner Subsea has been awarded a contract with Murphy Sabah Oil Co for the engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning of the subsea production systems for the Kikeh project
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas ( 8 July 2005)
Profinet IO stack operates with NET+Works tool kit
Digi International today announced that the Siemens Profinet IO stack operates with its NET+Works device networking tool kit
News from Digi International ( 8 July 2005)
Daqmaster PC-based data-acquisition system
Yokogawa has enhanced its MX100 DAQmaster PC-based data-acquisition system with the addition of a new dual-save feature and the powerful MXLogger software package
News from Yokogawa UK ( 7 July 2005)
New DMT340 displays the latest dewpoint trends
The Vaisala DryCap Dewpoint Transmitter Series DMT340 is developed for demanding industrial applications where accurate and stable dewpoint measurement, and wide variety of options are important.
News from Vaisala USA ( 7 July 2005)
SVP appointed for Europe, Middle East and Africa
Zenon Environmental is pleased to announce the appointment of James (Jim) W Hotchkies as Senior Vice President Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), effective immediately
News from Zenon Environmental ( 7 July 2005)
Alternative to electro-magnetic flowmeters
The new KATflow 110 from Katronic Technologies finally provides engineers in the water industry with a viable alternative to the widely accepted electro-magnetic flowmeter Brochure Available
News from Katronic Technologies ( 7 July 2005)
5 year ScottishPower switchgear contract
User Application Article World leader in electrical distribution, Schneider Electric, has been awarded a five-year contract from ScottishPower for the supply of its 33kV and 11kV switchgear
News from Schneider Electric ( 7 July 2005)
Up-to-date web-based software tools
WebAsyst is an all-new suite of business applications to enhance your company performance, a family of web-based applications which allow you to structure and share information across the board
News from WebAsyst ( 7 July 2005)
Digital dosing pump monitors in the dosing head
The TrueDos Flow Monitor digital dosing pump from Alldos brings to the field a new concept allowing users for the first time to establish "What's happening in the dosing head" Brochure Available
News from Grundfos Alldos ( 7 July 2005)
Biwater Treatment is first with BS15000 in IT
Biwater Treatment has become the first company in the water industry to achieve certification to BS15000, the new quality standard for the management of IT services
News from Biwater Treatment ( 7 July 2005)
Serck Controls offers DNP3 training
Serck Controls, a leading SCADA and telemetry systems engineering company, is pleased to announce the availability of a practical hands-on DNP3 training course
News from Serck Controls ( 7 July 2005)
Optimisation of your aseptic mixing processes
When specifying an aseptic mixing process, enhanced performance, repeatability and the ability to clean and steam in place are all critical considerations Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 7 July 2005)
Downstream quality for your upstream processes!
Would you like to incorporate downstream aseptic design and quality, as well as reduced maintenance and unrivalled mixing performance, in an upstream mixer, without breaking the budget? Brochure Available
News from Millipore ( 7 July 2005)
Fieldbus and its benefits
Technical Background Article The conclusions of the ARC study are worth reviewing: "The value proposition of fieldbus has changed from the initial perceptions of the marketplace...."
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor ( 7 July 2005)
Digital panel meters for quality in electroplating
User Application Article London Electronics have released a new range of digital panel meters aimed at helping the electroplating industry to maintain consistent levels of quality during continuous plating processes
News from London Electronics ( 6 July 2005)
Digital thermometers work continuously for 2 years
A new range of digital thermometers employ low power microprocessor electronics to supply 2 year continuous operation from 2 x 1.5V AA batteries
News from UK Instruments and Controls ( 6 July 2005)
Congress of Chemical Engineering in Scotland
ICS, producers of the IMAC suite of alarm monitoring and analysis products will be exhibiting at the 7th World Congress next week at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow
News from ICS (Industrial Control Software) ( 6 July 2005)
ABB drives save GBP30k a year for Northern Foods
User Application Article Food manufacturer Northern Foods is saving over GBP30,000 a year in electricity costs thanks to the installation of three ABB variable speed drives at its Riverside Bakery in Nottingham.
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 6 July 2005)
New control units for safety in dusty environments
R Stahl has optimised its successful type 8040 control units - designed for use in areas where combustible dusts are a hazard, such as mills, malting plants and milk powder manufacturing facilities
News from Stahl ( 6 July 2005)
Servocraft - a ceramic servomotor!
The recent announcement by Micromech of the launch of these exciting new nano-motors has, like some political parties, failed to get its message across!
News from Micromech ( 6 July 2005)
Mercia Systems teams up with Tantec
Mercia Systems Limited has signed an exclusive agreement with Danish company Tantec A/S to represent Tantec in the UK market.
News from Mercia Systems ( 6 July 2005)
UK Water companies under pressure
Technical Background Article The UK water companies are under pressure challenging potential hosepipe bans and compulsory metering, despite making record investments in infrastructure
News from IMS Consulting ( 6 July 2005)
Customising hazardous area equipment
Being able to source a standard EExe junction box or control unit is seen as a simple task, with these items being available off the shelf: MGB Electrical can achieve this even with modifications!
News from MGB Electrical ( 6 July 2005)
Clip-on gasket for hygienic applications
Tranter PHE has launched the Clip-on gasket for use with food and brewing sectors, and applications which require ultra pure water
News from Tranter PHE ( 6 July 2005)
Modular belt elevator conveyor at a brewery
User Application Article Two new conveyors, supplied and installed by Moody Fastpack, have improved efficiency and reduced maintenance costs for the Daniel Thwaites brewery in Blackburn
News from Moody ( 6 July 2005)
New compressed air dryer for process drying
Process drying specialist Secomak has re-designed its successful Mistral compressed air dryer and added a new model to the range, to meet specific application requirements Brochure Available
News from Secomak ( 6 July 2005)
Determining the consistency of viscous materials
The Bostwick Consistometer is in use throughout the world to to determine the consistency of viscous materials by measuring the distance that the material flows under its own weight in a given time
News from Christison Particle Technologies ( 6 July 2005)
New on-line process optimisation solution
SimSci-Esscor has announced the release of version 4.0 of the ROMeo plant modeling and optimisation software solution for use in refineries, petrochemical plants, and other process facilities
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor ( 6 July 2005)
Reducing operational costs by asset management
Controlstar Systems reduce the engineering and operational costs by the asset management of remote facilities, such as wastewater, water and drainage
News from Controlstar Systems ( 6 July 2005)
didBOX saves forklift damage of GBP20k per annum
Installation of the didBOX driver access control system on a fleet of forktrucks has reported savings of GBP20k in damage over a year
News from Actiserve (UK) ( 6 July 2005)
Tube forming improved with Magnom water quality
User Application Article An international tube forming company sought process and cleanliness improvements of the tube forming section within their plant, and Magnom came up with the solution
News from Fluid Conditioning Systems ( 6 July 2005)
ATEX approval for hazardous radar level locations
Siemens Sitrans LR 200 radar level transmitter has recently received additional CSA and FM and ATEX approvals for hazardous locations containing flammable gases
News from Siemens Milltronics ( 6 July 2005)
Even easier Coliform testing
The new Palintest Colitag System is now even easier to use: it is a simple, reliable method for the detection, identification and confirmation of total coliforms and E.coli in 24 hours or less
News from Palintest ( 5 July 2005)
Plant Asset Management with Profibus diagnostics
The requirements imposed by fieldbus users in process automation (PA) for an easy to understand and easy to handle diagnostics concept have been implemented by Profibus
News from Profibus Group ( 5 July 2005)
Precision glass columns for liquid chromatography
Omnifit high-precision chromatography columns, from borosilicate glass and with inert PTFE wetted parts, provide a complete solution for virtually all low- and mid-pressure chromatography applications
News from Bio-Chem Valve and Omnifit ( 5 July 2005)
New downloadable brochures for Malvern rheometers
New brochures for instruments in the Malvern Bohlin rheometers range can now be freely downloaded from the Malvern Instruments web site
News from Malvern Instruments ( 4 July 2005)
2000W air conditioner with cabinet sealed to IP56
Pfannenberg electrical and electronic enclosures produce a stable air conditioned and temperature-controlled environment in a compact steel or stainless steel low maintenance design
News from Pfannenberg (UK) ( 4 July 2005)
Key modules guarantee machine access safety
Safety specialist Fortress Interlocks has introduced access key and safety key modules for their AmGard range of modular safety gate switches
News from Fortress Interlocks ( 4 July 2005)
Free seminars on Building Regulations Part P
Technical Background Article Megger has teamed up with ELECSA and City Electrical Factors to present eight free seminars about Part P across London during July Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 4 July 2005)
FCX announces strategic appointments
Global flow control group FCX has announced two key new management appointments which it believes will help drive the group forward and continue its impressive growth
News from Truflo International ( 4 July 2005)
Injection moulding seminar at Bradford University
Kistler Instruments will be holding a free, one-day seminar in the Polymer Engineering Laboratories at Bradford University on the 20th September 2005
News from Kistler Instruments ( 4 July 2005)
New CD gives full level and flow product data
Finding the flow or level instrument to improve plant process control systems or to increase performance just got a whole lot easier with the new FCI 2005 CD Product and Services Catalogue
News from Fluid Components International ( 4 July 2005)
Rockwell Automation CEO honored with ISA Award
As part of the ISA mission to recognize individuals that set the standard for automation, the society will honor Keith D Nosbusch
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society ( 4 July 2005)
CATIV 300V insulation testers reduce accidents
Megger has upgraded its MIT300 range of insulation and continuity testers, now rated to CATIV 300V, demonstrating the ability of the instruments to withstand spikes or surges Brochure Available
News from Megger ( 4 July 2005)
North Sea operations weather forecasting deal
Global marine forecast provider Nowcasting International has recently signed a comprehensive forecast supply deal with prolific well project management company The Peak Group
News from Nowcasting International ( 4 July 2005)
3D CAD drawings added to Parker website
Parker Instrumentation has added 3D models of its manifold, valve and tube fitting product lines to its website - helping equipment OEMs save time and cost Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation ( 4 July 2005)
Tyco wins contract renewal at Pembroke refinery
User Application Article Tyco has improved pressure relief valve reliability, increased service intervals by two-thirds, and produced other cost savings for the ChevronTexaco oil refinery in Pembrokeshire
News from Tyco Flow Controls ( 4 July 2005)
Flow switch family is easy to fit
The Gentech "easy fit" flow switch is designed to reduce the time to fit and prepare the pipe work without compromising the pressure seal
News from Gentech International ( 4 July 2005)
Unique research service for oil and gas operators
Oil Plus has launched several unique new services which give oil and gas operators access to some of the most advanced investigative tools and research facilities available
News from Oil Plus ( 4 July 2005)
New Recipe Book and hotlink for PDX Sonic users
Pursuit Dynamics, the developer of PDX innovative fluid processing technology, has compiled a recipe book which will be given to companies that have licensed its PDX Sonic processing system
News from Pursuit Dynamics ( 4 July 2005)
Digital mass flow controller for all gases
Litre Meter has announced the release of the Sierra Instruments Smart-Trak Series C100M digital mass flow controller (MFC) for larger gas flows - at flow rates up to 200 slpm
News from Litre Meter ( 4 July 2005)
Emerson announces AMS suite predictive capability
Emerson Process Management has released version 4.0 of AMS Suite: Equipment Performance Monitor that enables users to predict future performance of mechanical and process equipment Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 4 July 2005)
'Time of Flight' technology for level measurement
Technical Background Article Andy Smith - Level Product Specialist at Endress+Hauser UK explains the different 'Time of Flight' techniques now available for measuring level in liquid and powder storage tanks and silos Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 4 July 2005)
Hot and chemical resistant stainless steel fitting
For fittings that offer better heat and chemical resistance, engineers from world leader SMC Pneumatics have launched the Series KQG, one touch, stainless steel fittings
News from SMC Pneumatics (UK) ( 4 July 2005)
Miniature manifold-mounted pivot valves
Flow control specialist Bio-Chem Valve has introduced a more compact version of its inert, solenoid-operated pivot valve for controlling high purity or aggressive fluids
News from Bio-Chem Valve ( 4 July 2005)
Water treatment plant filter improvement project
User Application Article Rotork IQT intelligent electric actuators for quarter-turn valves are a central feature of a filter improvement project at the Severn Trent Ogston water treatment plant in Derbyshire
News from Rotork Controls ( 4 July 2005)
St Petersburg Baltic Sea contract nears completion
User Application Article The highest priority water protection project in the Baltic Sea area, the St Petersburg South West Wastewater Treatment Plant, is scheduled for completion in autumn 2005 by Black and Veatch
News from Black and Veatch ( 4 July 2005)
Transmitton signs agreement with Mitron Oy
From June 2005 Transmitton will boost its portfolio of Real Time Passenger Information Systems by becoming UK distributor for rail industry displays for Finnish company Mitron Oy
News from Transmitton ( 4 July 2005)
'World Market for Ultrasonic Flowmeters' report
For the past three years, ultrasonic flowmeters have been the fastest growing type of flowmeter, even exceeding the growth rate of Coriolis flowmeters, according to this 1993 market research report
News from Ducker ( 4 July 2005)
Ammonia measurement made easy
Levels of ammonia in industrial effluents can now be checked quickly and simply with a hand-held photometer developed by water testing specialist Palintest
News from Palintest ( 4 July 2005)
Industrial PC with hot swap RAID SATA drives
Rugged Technologies announce the ATX-800-RAID Industrial Computer, based on the new Intel D915GAVL motherboard with hot swap RAID mirror drives for increased reliability.
News from Rugged Technologies ( 4 July 2005)
Hygienic breakaway coupling prevents accidents
A quarter of all manufacturing injuries occur in the food industry, says the Health and Safety Executive: FlexRite Chemgiene reduces the risk of accidents with a new hygienic breakaway coupling
News from FlexRite Chemgiene ( 4 July 2005)
Measure shaft power, torque and rotary speed
The StrainSense Series 420 CDS system provides accurate measurement of shaft power, torque and rotary speed, indicated on analogue or digital displays or used as a control input
News from StrainSense ( 4 July 2005)
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