News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 28 May
to Saturday 3 June 2006
Enclosure buyers can choose with confidence!
Technical Background Article Fibox offers an overview of the RoHS (Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Directive and its impact on the enclosure market
News from Fibox ( 2 June 2006)
'Energy saving' trace heating in hazardous areas
Gary Ashburner, Managing Director of Bartec, explains how choosing the right trace heating system can dramatically reduce operating costs - If you save energy, you'll save money!
News from Bartec UK ( 2 June 2006)
Uhde chooses ProSimPlus HNO3 software
Uhde, a leading plant engineering and construction company, has chosen the ProSimPlus HNO3 software to enhance the process of the nitric acid production plants they design
News from ProSim ( 2 June 2006)
ProSim organizes training session on Cape-Open
The first training session fully dedicated to the Cape-Open standards has been organized for Rhodia, addressing Cape-Open interfaces relative to physico-chemical properties databases
News from ProSim ( 2 June 2006)
Enhancements to real-time condition monitoring
The latest version of Invensys CM provides early failure detection and analysis for plant equipment using an even wider range of real-time and historical data sources
News from Invensys Avantis ( 2 June 2006)
New SKF noise and vibration training programme
SKF, the knowledge engineering company, has extended still further its comprehensive suite of training courses on offer from their Reliability Maintenance Institute Brochure Available
News from SKF UK ( 2 June 2006)
Read-out moves to Asia this month
The current issue of Read-out, Ireland's journal of Instrumentation and Control, moves to Asia for its lead story this month, with a report on Zentek Engineering's new offices in Singapore
News from Read-Out Publications ( 2 June 2006)
Detectamet test pieces are now X Ray visible
ECC/Detectamet are pleased to announce the launch of their new Detectamet test pieces, sticks and pucks which are now X Ray visible, specifically developed for the food and pharmaceutical industries
News from E-Components and Chains ( 2 June 2006)
Brussels sprouts graders from Mogensen
Mogensen has supplied two specially-designed vibratory machines for the grading and cleaning of Brussel sprouts to the Tickhill Group, specialists in the design of handling systems for vegetables
News from Mogensen Raw Materials Handling ( 2 June 2006)
Filters minimise maintenance costs
In an on-going drive to reduce the maintenance costs of their filters, Rosedale Products Europe have developed a backwashing bag type fluid filter using pressurised air for driving the cleaning
News from Rosedale Products Europe ( 2 June 2006)
Economic heat exchanger on show from Tranter
Tranter International exhibited its Econocoil plate heat exchanger units, one of the most economically priced heat exchanger products on the market, at Achema 2006
News from Tranter PHE ( 2 June 2006)
Audisteam software system for boiler management
Babcock Wanson has developed a new software package called Audisteam to reduce the cost of steam and to develop plant best practices, by analysing boilerhouse components
News from Babcock Wanson UK ( 2 June 2006)
Vacuum operation capability for powder rheometer
The latest accessory for the Freeman Technology FT4 powder rheometer allows the flow properties of powders to be studied under vacuum
News from Freeman Technology ( 2 June 2006)
Diamond Light Source chooses Hima-Sella
Hima-Sella have been awarded a contract for the provision of a Production Insertion Device control system by Diamond Light Source, a new synchrotron being built near the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory
News from Hima-Sella ( 2 June 2006)
Scottish milk farm upgrades with CPS
User Application Article Bogany Farm, based on the Isle of Bute off the west coast of Scotland, is replacing its 30-year-old Wincanton pasteuriser with a new system from Carlisle Process Systems (CPS)
News from CPS: Tetra Pak Cheese and Powder Systems ( 2 June 2006)
ABB launches drive software for pump control
A new pump control software module for drives has been launched by ABB, offering all the common functions needed by water and waste utilities, industrial plants and other pump users
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) ( 2 June 2006)
Get 'Hands-on' at the Profibus Conference in June
The 2006 Profibus International User Conference, from 27 - 28 June, will include a hands-on training event run by an International team of experts from Profibus training centres world-wide
News from Profibus Group ( 2 June 2006)
SurPass electrokinetic analyser for solid surfaces
Why does an inert polymer surface become printable? When is a filter due for cleaning? The SurPass from Anton Paar offers a way to answer these questions relating to the behaviour of solid surfaces
News from Anton Paar ( 2 June 2006)
Fibox extends its Euronord range of enclosures
Fibox, who have been providing the most reliable range of thermoplastic enclosure products for almost 40 years, have announced a further extension to their range of Euronord products
News from Fibox ( 1 June 2006)
Milk metering and sampling equipment in NZ
User Application Article The Fonterra Cooperative Group (New Zealand) has recently announced plans to work with Bartec to develop a new range of milk metering and sampling equipment for their 450-strong tanker fleet
News from Bartec UK ( 1 June 2006)
Rexroth IndraDrive sets new standards
With more than 100 integrated technology functions, the Rexroth IndraDrive sets new standards for decentralised intelligence, for drives with power outputs from 1.5 to 120 kW
News from Bosch Rexroth ( 1 June 2006)
Opus manual checkscale software updated to wi-fi
Aja update their Opus manual checkscale network software to wi-fi with an automatic "minimum or "e" weight optimising module, for manual portion weighing of food products
News from Aja ( 1 June 2006)
Engineering Fluid Dynamics simulation software
Nika, the leading provider of fluid flow and heat transfer simulation software for engineers, today released the latest version of its powerful Engineering Fluid Dynamics product family
News from Nika ( 1 June 2006)
The solution for aggressive filtration!
Dependable and economical high-purity filtration systems for even the most aggressive chemicals can easily be implemented using the new TruFluor and TruFluor+ filter housings Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin - Filtration Division ( 1 June 2006)
Young scientists choose Chemical Engineering
The latest figures published by UCAS have revealed a 9% increase in the number of aspiring young 'A' level students planning to study chemical engineering at university
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) ( 1 June 2006)
BiRotor meters measure large line size oil flows
Brodie Meter have been developing positive displacement flow metering technology for over 50 years, ever since the Ralph N Brodie Company developed the BiRotor PD meter for oil industry use in 1948
News from Flotech Solutions ( 1 June 2006)
On-line analysis of hydrogen cooled generators
A special configuration of the Rosemount Analytical CAT 100 continuous gas analyser meets all of the measurement requirements for hydrogen cooled turbine generators in electrical power plants Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management ( 1 June 2006)
Pilodist process control system for crude oil
There are various ASTM methods used for crude oil distillation in the petrochemicals industry and Pilodist offers manual and fully automatic plants to ASTM D 2892, ASTM D 5236 and ASTM D 1160 Brochure Available
News from Labtex ( 1 June 2006)
K-Tek LLC acquires Beta BV
K-Tek LLC, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art level instrumentation, today announced the acquisition of Beta BV, a Dutch company that focuses on manufacturing pressure and temperature switches
News from K-Tek ( 1 June 2006)
GBP200k analytical cabin for nuclear upgrade
User Application Article ABB has supplied an analytical equipment cabin for water analysis worth over GBP200k as part of a wider upgrade at a British nuclear power station
News from ABB Automation Technologies (Analytical) ( 1 June 2006)
New divisional MD of Halma UV companies
Jon McClean has been promoted to Divisional MD of the Halma UV Companies, taking overall control of Aquionics Inc in the USA, Berson UV-techniek in the Netherlands and Hanovia in Great Britain
News from Aquionics Inc ( 1 June 2006)
It pays to be a Chemical Engineer
Salary data collected by IChemE shows that the average earnings for chartered chemical engineers in the UK and Eire now exceed GBP53,000
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (31 May 2006)
Training simulators for ethylene glycol plant
User Application Article Invensys Process Systems has recently completed a fast-track implementation of SimSci-Esscor operator training simulators being used at a new ethylene oxide/ethylene glycol plant in Thailand
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor (31 May 2006)
Southern Water buys 800th gas detector!
User Application Article Southern Water (UK) has recently purchased its 800th Tetra portable gas detector from Crowcon, mainly for use by staff working in confined spaces with sewerage processes Brochure Available
News from Crowcon Detection Instruments (31 May 2006)
Powerful drive range caters for all applications
The new Digidrive SK range from Leroy Somer takes all the functional and user-friendly concepts offered by the company's highly successful SE range, then enhances and expands them!
News from Leroy Somer (31 May 2006)
New Display and Wireless technology product ranges
RS Components, the leading distributor of electrical, electromechanical and industrial components, has introduced 2 new technologies, Display and Wireless, to its electronic product portfolio
News from RS Components UK (31 May 2006)
Pavilion expands into cement/minerals industry
Pavilion Technologies, a leader in model-based software, announced that cement industry veteran Brian Forsythe will take a leadership role as Industry Solution Director for Cement, Minerals and Mining
News from Pavilion Technologies (31 May 2006)
Flow computer for Coriolis fiscal gas measurement
Emerson Process Management introduces the new Micro Motion Model 3711 gas flow computer, the first gas flow computer to use and benefit from the accuracy of Coriolis direct mass flow measurement Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (31 May 2006)
Membrane fibres for ITT drinking water systems
Kolon Industries to provide membrane fibres and modules for the ITT Reuse Systems and Drinking Water Systems, strengthening the ITT capabilities as a water treatment solutions provider
News from ITT (Advanced Water Treatment) (31 May 2006)
High performance agitators for FGD processes
Mixing Solutions details their class-leading Phoenix agitation systems for flue gas desulphurisation forced oxidation processes in new free literature, available on request
News from Mixing Solutions (31 May 2006)
Variable speed mixer for ceramics industries
User Application Article Users of the Eirich intensive counter-current mixer in the Ceramics industries have reported significant energy savings in comparison to other previously used systems Brochure Available
News from Orthos (Engineering) (31 May 2006)
Pilz sets new standard for industrial fieldbuses
When Pilz launched the safe, open industrial fieldbus system SafetyBUS p in 1999, the company set a standard for safety-related networks on plant and machinery
News from Pilz Automation Technology (31 May 2006)
Low energy heating system tackles grease blockage
User Application Article Inditherm, the provider of innovative heating solutions, announces successful results for trials of its low voltage carbon polymer heating system at the Severn Trent Minworth Sewage Treatment Works
News from Inditherm (31 May 2006)
New users of ProSim solutions
Many new worldwide companies have recently joined the growing family of ProSim customers
News from ProSim (31 May 2006)
Carbon Filter Technology expands sales team
Carbon Filter Technology, a leading manufacturer of activated carbon textiles, announces an expansion of their sales team
News from Carbon Filter Technology (31 May 2006)
BSL Brammer appoints new key account director
BSL Brammer, the leading UK distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) products has appointed Michael England as a Key Account Director
News from Brammer (31 May 2006)
Large FPSO mooring and riser installation contract
Bergesen Worldwide Offshore has awarded a contract for the installation of mooring and riser systems for the first Floating Production, Storage and Offloading (FPSO) in the Gulf of Mexico
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (31 May 2006)
N-Tox technology wins Shell Springboard award
Shell has awarded Water Innovate GBP40k to help extend the market potential of its proven and innovative N-Tox nitrous oxide measurement technology, for monitoring activated sludge treatment systems
News from Water Innovate (31 May 2006)
Bauxsol shows viability for phosphate removal
After practical trials, the innovative Bauxsol technology has been shown to offer a viable and economic treatment solution for phosphate removal in municipal and industrial wastewater treatment works
News from Virotec Europe (31 May 2006)
New distributorship for Applikon Products
From the 1st June 2006 Metrohm UK will assume the exclusive representation of the Applikon Analytical range of process and environmental equipment for on-line analysis Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical (31 May 2006)
Tees Valley targets water-critical businesses
Technical Background Article If your business depends on water, it could be time to re-locate! Tees Valley Regeneration has launched a campaign targeting water critical businesses located in drought threatened areas of the UK
News from Tees Valley Regeneration (30 May 2006)
Magnetrol identified as a 'Gazelle' in Belgium!
For the fifth year in a row, the Belgian economic magazine 'Trends' has made a search for 'Gazelles'; fast growing companies that symbolise competitive entrepreneurship, and chosen Magnetrol Brochure Available
News from Magnetrol International (30 May 2006)
Final call for IChemE Awards process entries
Entries for this year's IChemE Awards close on 03 July, and this is the final call: entry is simple, and there are ten categories of award, so any company that has made an achievement is covered!
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (30 May 2006)
Introducing the 'Quicklock' system from Fibox
Fibox provides customers with fully integrated products and solutions for a whole host of enclosure applications: operating effectively in hostile and sometimes hazardous areas
News from Fibox (30 May 2006)
Major analyser systems order for Russia
With a value exceeding 15 million US dollars, the recent major analyser systems project for Russia represents the largest single order Bartec has received since the company's foundation in 1975
News from Bartec UK (30 May 2006)
Scale and Legionella control without chemicals
Elgressy has created a highly effective system for the control of micro organisms (including Legionella, E-coli, etc), scale and corrosion in water systems, without using chemical additives
News from Elgressy UK (30 May 2006)
Add life to a pressure transmitter! Use a display
SensorsOne launches exclusively the NEW Gefran TDP loop powered plug-in display for pressure transmitters
News from SensorsOne (30 May 2006)
Report on Rapra 2006 Foam Conference
Foaming plastics is a developing art, with new types of biodegradable materials, and increasing regulations on the gases used to blow the foam: the conference gave many expert presentations
News from Smithers Rapra (30 May 2006)
Semi automatic multi-head weighing systems
Fixed weight, fixed price, fixed or variable count, retail packs of supermarket fresh and BBQ meat with absolute minimum give away and fuss? Use the Aja SDW "Optima" semi automatic multihead weigher
News from Aja (30 May 2006)
Klaxon introduces new website and literature image
Sound and visual signalling specialist Klaxon Signals has launched a new website to reflect the company's recent re-branding exercise
News from Klaxon Signals (30 May 2006)
Still confused by the Solvent Emissions Directive?
Remarkably, as the deadlines set for Solvent Emissions Directive (SED) compliance looms, confusion still exists for solvent users Brochure Available
News from Enviro Tech Europe (30 May 2006)
SABIC Chairman opens office in Cairo
The Sabic Chairman has opened an office in Cairo, and held a reception ceremony for Sabic friends and partners to plan for success in the Arab Republic of Egypt
News from SABIC (30 May 2006)
Portable digital pressure gauge has high accuracy
The latest version of the Mensor 2300 portable digital pressure gauge allows one of the highest accuracy instruments in its class to measure and display analogue transmitter outputs during testing
News from Calibration Dynamics (30 May 2006)
Applicon on-line colorimetric and ion analysers
Applicon on-line "Alert" colorimetric and ion analysers - these new on-line analysers from Metrohm UK measure concentrations of specific crucial ions in water samples Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical (30 May 2006)
TopView for OPC with Windows mobile devices
TopView for OPC, Process Alarming and Notification Software, adds remote monitoring and acknowledgement from Windows Mobile (Pocket PC) devices
News from Exele (29 May 2006)
BASF IT Services remodels a European network
Flint Group, a globally active company in the printing and packing industry, has placed the integration of various IT systems across Europe in the hands of BASF IT Services, in a major recent order
News from BASF IT Services (29 May 2006)
Revolvo cuts delivery time on large bearings
User Application Article Revolvo has enabled Novelis to meet its deadline to complete a major aluminium mill refurbishment project in South Wales, cutting 18-24 month deliveries for large bearings by over 50 per cent Brochure Available
News from Revolvo (29 May 2006)
Programmable linear Hall-effect sensor ICs
A new range of high-precision programmable linear Hall effect sensor ICs which are ideally suited to replacing contact potentiometers in automotive and industrial linear position-sensing applications
News from Allegro MicroSystems Europe (29 May 2006)
Moxa EDS-316 industrial Ethernet switch
Moxa has launched the EDS-316, a new 16-port Ethernet switch that provides one of the most cost-effective solutions for industrial Ethernet connections
News from Moxa Technologies (29 May 2006)
Positioning systems help trunking assembly
User Application Article With demand for electrical trunking booming, Legrand has used a Toshiba robot and a parts indexing system based on Hoerbiger-Origa pneumatics to automate its production line Brochure Available
News from Hoerbiger-Origa (29 May 2006)
Fabrication contract for sewerage equipment
As the principal fabricator for Hydro International, fabrication specialist Arc Energy Resources has secured a further contract to manufacture their Hydro Vortex Drop-Shaft systems
News from Arc Energy Resources (29 May 2006)
Expanded range of H41q/H51q safety controllers
With the introduction of new CPUs (SIL 3/Cat 4) that enable self-education in redundant systems, plus new communication modules, HIMA Paul Hildebrandt is expanding its range of safety controllers Brochure Available
News from Hima Paul Hildebrandt (29 May 2006)
Oil vapour adsorption in compressed air systems
Technical Background Article Constant dripping hollows out a stone, and this is a saying that certainly applies to the process reliability and the profit calculations of compressed air systems Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies (29 May 2006)
First safety light curtains to integrate Profisafe
June 2006 sees the UK launch by Leuze Mayser of what is believed to be the first range of safety light curtains and scanners that incorporate Profisafe capability as an integral part of its design Brochure Available
News from Leuze Mayser (29 May 2006)
The new compact Vacon NXL - the easiest AC drive
The AC drive manufacturer Vacon launches a new integrated IPR54 highly efficient Vacon NXL AC drive, as the most comp[act unit on the market, for conveyors, mixers, fans, pumps or packaging machines
News from Vacon (29 May 2006)
Accurate conductivity measurement pure and simple
The new Endress+Hauser Indumax H CLS54 sensor and Smartec S CLD134 transmitter create true leaders in specialist conductivity measurement for food, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (29 May 2006)
Book shaped Power Supplies save space
The new Trio Power power supplies from Phoenix Contact have the basic functions that are essential, plus high reliability at competitive prices
News from Phoenix Contact (29 May 2006)
Free 'Automation University on Tour' events
OEMs, system integrators and end-users are invited to learn about the latest developments in automation and information technology at two 'Automation University on Tour' events in Glasgow and Bristol
News from Rockwell Automation (29 May 2006)
Biomass handling system for UK power plant
Geo Robson and Co has supplied a conveyor system for handling biomass fuel at Fiddler's Ferry power station in Warrington for a biomass and coal co-firing project for Scottish and Southern
News from Robson and Co (Conveyors) (29 May 2006)
Disposable TFF assembly offers flexible solutions
Millipore Mobius disposable TFF assemblies offer flexible, self-contained solutions that reduce validation efforts, increase process speed and mitigate risk Brochure Available
News from Millipore (29 May 2006)
Jeffrey Larson is new Nuclear Quality Director
Jeffrey Larson has been named Director, Nuclear Quality Assurance for Invensys Process Systems, to include Triconex safety instrumented systems, Foxboro project/process automation and instruments
News from Invensys Process Systems (29 May 2006)
On-line industrial near infra-red spectroscopy
Two new models of on-line NIR spectrophotometers from NIR-Online are now available in the UK from Analytik, with full software back-up to provide automatic process documentation
News from Analytik (29 May 2006)
High performance hand-held at a low cost
The new Convir ST8839 handheld infrared thermometer from Calex Electronics offers a great blend of high performance and outstanding value: providing cutting edge technology on a budget!
News from Calex Electronics (29 May 2006)
Putting the swerve onto a soccer free kick
In the Soccer World Cup, swerving kicks defy explanation and often decide the outcome of the match: CFD at the University of Sheffield has the explanation
News from Fluent (29 May 2006)
Drives bring intelligence to CANopen networks
The new generation of Technosoft DSP intelligent drives IDM/IDS640 offer a powerful CANopen communication option for motion automation builders using the CANopen DSP 402 standard
News from Technosoft (29 May 2006)
New dissolved oxygen monitor for activated sludge
Analytical Technology has introduced the new Q45D Dissolved Oxygen Monitor for reliable oxygen monitoring in water, offering reduced maintenance costs foroperations in activated sludge plants Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology (29 May 2006)
Breezair cools summer temperatures at Patak Foods
User Application Article When the outside temperature rises, workers in the frying/packaging areas at indian food producers Patak Foods no longer feel the heat, following the installation of Breezair Evaporative Cooling Brochure Available
News from Seeley International (Europe) (29 May 2006)
Production boost at Hawke International
Mike Watson has been appointed head of operations at Hawke International, the electrical connection specialists whose products are vital to safety in gas hazardous areas in petrochemical industries
News from Hawke International UK (29 May 2006)
New CTPT two point concrete tester
User Application Article The CTPT is a testing instrument for determining the flow properties of fresh cement and concrete mixes, and is capable of giving meaningful engineering data about the mix Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (29 May 2006)
Repair operation expertise in Fisher valves
Emerson has recently renewed the MCE licence as an approved workshop-based repairer of Fisher valve products to the original specifications Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (29 May 2006)
Free CD introduces virtual experiments
A reactor is the pulsating heart of any chemical process, whether in industry or in the laboratory: a free CD Introduces Virtual Experiments in Reaction Engineering from Comsol Brochure Available
News from Comsol (29 May 2006)
Alec Osborn is new President of I Mech E
The Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has welcomed Alec Osborn, MBE, as its 121st President
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (29 May 2006)
Parker advances hydraulic accumulator technology
The Hydraulic Cylinder Division of Parker Hannifin has launched its latest range of bladder accumulators for regulating the performance of hydraulics systems in industrial and mobile applications Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin (29 May 2006)
Rheometers aid plastic film development
User Application Article Renolit AG, a manufacturer of high-quality PVC and polyolefin films, is using rotational and capillary rheometers from Malvern Instruments to determine the rheological properties of plastic melts
News from Malvern Instruments (29 May 2006)
Food Technology Corp appoints UK-based expert
Food Technology Corporation has appointed food texture expert Jon Hellyer as Product Manager at their UK-based European division Brochure Available
News from Food Technology (29 May 2006)
Safety mechanism for lone PC workers
There are lots of systems / solutions / products on the market aimed at remote lone workers but what about those who are in the office, working late or doing shift work? Who takes care of them?
News from OmegaIP (29 May 2006)
Visitor registration for RWM06 has now opened!
Visitor registration for RWM06, the biggest and best attended show for the recycling and waste management industry, has now opened
News from RWM Recycling Waste Management Exhibition (29 May 2006)
Rugged hermetically sealed DC-LVDT sensors
Macro Sensors, a sensor company specialising in the manufacture of LVDT-based linear sensors and gauging probes, offers a family of rugged hermetically sealed sensors for general industrial use
News from Macro Sensors (29 May 2006)
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