News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 September
to Saturday 22 September 2007
Valve technical training ensures right advice
Valves and fittings supplier Aqua-Gas AVK has further enhanced its comprehensive product and technical training programme for all staff in the customer-facing areas of the business
News from AVK UK (21 September 2007)
New contract for Turkish Black Sea gas project
User Application Article AMEC Paragon will provide front-end engineering design (FEED) for a natural gas drilling and wellhead platform in the Western Black Sea near Akcakoca, Turkey, for Turkiye Petrolleri (TPAO)
News from AMEC (21 September 2007)
Purified recycled water used for power station
User Application Article The Bundamba advanced water treatment plant is the first step in helping to relieve drought in Southeast Queensland, by supplying recycled water for cooling, to a drought affected power station
News from Black and Veatch (21 September 2007)
MCERTS approval for N2O measurements
MCERTS approval makes Servomex infra-red gas analysers attractive to companies seeking to reduce Nitrous Oxide emissions and claim credits under the Kyoto protocol
News from Servomex (21 September 2007)
Fast and precise control of large valves
Samson controls have introduced a new positioner package for exact valve positioning, with fast response times over the entire operating range, even for large control valves
News from Samson Controls (21 September 2007)
Penstock upgrade for Thames Water Beckton
User Application Article Rotork has completed an automation upgrade on the main inlet penstocks at the Thames Water Beckton Sewage Treatment Works, involving motorisation with the latest IQ Pro intelligent electric actuators
News from Rotork Controls (21 September 2007)
Jungle interview on elephant finds Dr Livingstone
Quantitech found their latest recruit, a product specialist for their elemental analysers, in the jungle, on an elephant in Thailand: he is actually called Dr Gareth Pearson
News from Quantitech (21 September 2007)
Indian symposium on nasal drug delivery
Malvern will present at the Indian Pharmaceutical Association symposium on Advances in Pulmonary and Nasal Drug Delivery, to be held on 4-5 October at the Hyatt Regency in Mumbai
News from Malvern Instruments (21 September 2007)
Major BP project on Skarv FPSO
BP has chosen Aker Kvaerner to perform the detail engineering, procurement and construction management assistance (EPcma) for the Skarv field development in the Norwegian Sea
News from Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services (21 September 2007)
FDA approval for Hardide coatings
Hardide-T, the unique tungsten carbide-based component coating developed by Hardide Coatings, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use on food processing equipment
News from Hardide Coatings (21 September 2007)
The industry gathers in Houston for ISA EXPO 2007
The industry's best and brightest will deliver comprehensive, timely, provocative briefings and updates at this year's ISA EXPO, to be held from 2-4 October at the Reliant Center in Houston
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (21 September 2007)
New intrinsically safe leak detector
Adixen Sensistor, the Swedish hydrogen detector manufacturer, has developed a new, intrinsically safe leak detector for use in hazardous environments
News from Adixen Sensistor (21 September 2007)
A new high efficiency mixer from Hosokawa Micron
The Vrieco Nauta range of conical blenders has been synonymous with high efficiency mixing for many years, and now a new development from Hosokawa Micron adds to the range
News from Hosokawa Micron (21 September 2007)
Emerson to market MooreHawke interface devices
MooreHawke and Emerson Process Management have signed an Alliance Agreement to co-market MooreHawke fieldbus interface solutions through the Emerson worldwide sales network
News from Moore Industries International (21 September 2007)
CPS J.K.Spruce power plant chooses Emerson control
Emerson Process Management has won a contract to apply its PlantWeb digital plant architecture with the Ovation expert control system at the CPS Energy J.K.Spruce Power Plant Unit 2
News from Emerson Process Management - Power + Water (20 September 2007)
New web data logger from T and D
The WDR-3 is a network compatible Data Logger that records output voltage and on/off (point of contact) signals from various types of sensors and measuring devices
News from T and D (20 September 2007)
Intertek acquires NTEL, expanding into N.Australia
Intertek Mineral Services Group, a leading international provider of quality and safety services to a wide range of industries, has acquired Northern Territory Environmental Laboratories Pty
News from Intertek Caleb Brett (20 September 2007)
Better operator awareness with LogMate
The LogMate Alarm Management System is a complete alarm management infrastructure with facilities for archival, analysis, trending, reporting, change management, rationalisation, and notification
News from TiPS (20 September 2007)
Data Manager now built into Nautilus LIMS 8.0
Thermo Fisher Scientific incorporates the award winning Data Manager into Nautilus LIMS 8.0 to deliver a complete data storage and retrieval system Brochure Available
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific Informatics (20 September 2007)
New In-Cell Amplifiers for strain gauge devices
Celsum Technologies now supply the revised versions of the popular ICA In-Cell Amplifiers for strain gauges and devices, with lower profile and higher stability Brochure Available
News from Celsum Technologies (20 September 2007)
Construction pumps using Renold Gears
When a US pump manufacturer was looking for a gearbox to drive their construction double diaphragm pumps, Renold Gears were able to supply the ideal solution
News from Renold Gears (20 September 2007)
Low cost relative humidity and temperature probes
UK instrumentation specialist Lee-Dickens has released two newly developed relative humidity and temperature probe ranges with a variety of output types available Brochure Available
News from Lee-Dickens (20 September 2007)
Accurate radar level for difficult viscous fluids
The enhanced Magnetrol Eclipse Model 705 liquid level transmitter is now available with the first coaxial GWR probe suitable for measuring low dielectric liquids with a viscosity up to 1500cP Brochure Available
News from Magnetrol International (20 September 2007)
What's in the boiler make-up water?
Technical Background Article Jeremy Wakeham looks at the variations common with raw water and the resulting impact on the production of power station high purity boiler make-up water, and the effects of falling water tables
News from Elga Process Water (20 September 2007)
New high performance ADDA DC fan from Aerco
New from Aerco is the ADDA 1224HB, a high-performance DC axial fan that is one of the new generation of DC fans that show marked improvements in performance over their predecessors
News from Aerco (20 September 2007)
Batoyle becomes a BCAS member
Batoyle Freedom Group, one of the UK's largest independent lubricant manufacturers, is now a member of the British Compressed Air Society Brochure Available
News from Batoyle Freedom Group (20 September 2007)
Applikon Alert on-line chloride analyser
The latest addition to the Alert range from Applikon Analytical is their new chloride analyser, for on-line chloride analysis in drinking, process and waste water Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical (20 September 2007)
Millipore Corporation re-brands for life sciences
Millipore, a Life Science leader providing technologies, tools and services for the bioscience research and biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry, unveils a new brand initiative and visual identity Brochure Available
News from Millipore (19 September 2007)
For Sigpack, Scottish biscuits are a piece of cake
User Application Article When Simmers of Edinburgh, a leading biscuit manufacturer and exporter, invested in an expansion at its manufacturing facility in Scotland, Sigpack Systems was the packaging partner of choice
News from Sigpack Systems (19 September 2007)
Belden new generation Waterdog cables
Waterdog cables, including paired, multi-conductor and coaxial cables, offer water resistance in direct burial applications to UL444 and UL13 water resistant standards
News from Maser Communications UK (19 September 2007)
Lighthouse texts for help to prevent sewage spills
User Application Article An SMS alarm unit from Mendip Micro is monitoring the sewage system for St Mary's lighthouse, near Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, sending text messages as maintenance alarms
News from Hutchinson (19 September 2007)
Vacon expands and takes on new workers
AC drive manufacturer Vacon is expanding its factory in Vaasa over the next two years, building a total of 12,000 square metres of new office and production space and taking on new workers
News from Vacon (19 September 2007)
Call for Papers for 2008 Profibus conference
Profibus UK has issued a Call for Papers for its annual Profibus and Profinet User Conference, to be held at Stratford Manor, Stratford upon Avon, on 24 and 25 June 2008
News from Profibus Group (19 September 2007)
Ariba offers ten tips for greening supply chains
Technical Background Article With companies eager to adapt to a new era of customer needs, regulations and competitive realities, green sourcing has become an important business driver
News from Ariba (19 September 2007)
'Impact' is everything in engineering sector jobs
'Who you know' and 'what you know' is no longer enough to get a job in the engineering sector, according to a report published by the Chartered Management Institute
News from Chartered Management Institute (19 September 2007)
Jofra calibrator with DNV marine certification
The Jofra ATC series of dry block temperature calibrators is now certified to comply with the DNV Rules for classification of ships, high speed and light craft and DNV Offshore Standards
News from Ametek Calibration Instruments (19 September 2007)
Food and drink automation workshop in Scotland
During the Automation Workshop, organized by the Scottish Food and Drink Network, Rexroth will detail how their pre-configured, modular automation systems can remove cost and risk barriers
News from Bosch Rexroth (19 September 2007)
End user Podcast released by FF
User Application Article The new FF Podcast describes how Foundation fieldbus technology can change the automation "playing field", by relating end user experiences in the process industries
News from Fieldbus Foundation (19 September 2007)
Rented ground radar locates all Utilities
User Application Article Tower Surveys hired utility location equipment from Ashtead Technology Rentals: this advanced technology enables them to provide a comprehensive survey of subsurface objects
News from Ashtead Technology (19 September 2007)
MCERTS approval for Rosemount pH analysers
Rosemount pH analysers and sensors, used to monitor process conditions and discharges to rivers, smaller watercourses and the sea in England and Wales, have gained MCERTS approval Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (19 September 2007)
OMAC packaging hosts demo at Pack Expo 2007
The OMAC Packaging Workgroup (OPW) will host a demonstration of its guidelines at Pack Expo 2007, to be held from 15-17 October at the Las Vegas Convention Centre
News from OMAC (19 September 2007)
Unique Ozone and UV water treatment system
Euroby, the sludge treatment specialists, are pleased to announce the signing of an agreement to be the sole UK and Ireland distributor for the unique UVOX range of water treatment systems
News from Euroby (19 September 2007)
New automatic in-line Capper at PackExpo
The new beltorque automatic in-line Capper to be introduced at PackExpo by NJM/CLI uses belts to tighten caps, unlike traditional cappers that use discs or spindles
News from NJM/CLI (19 September 2007)
Avery Weigh-Tronix sells food retail business
Avery Weigh-Tronix has sold its food retail weighing business, Avery Berkel, to ITW: Avery Berkel will continue to trade under that name
News from Avery Weigh-Tronix (19 September 2007)
Offshore Europe Expo 07 - An Editor's view
Offshore Europe was a major showcase for suppliers to the oil and gas industry: here are reports from my visits to some of the more interesting stands, that have sent stories to Processingtalk
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (19 September 2007)
On-line process ion analyser for cyanide
New from Applikon Analytical is the ADI 2018 on-line process ion analyser for cyanide Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical (19 September 2007)
Equipment for nutritional supplements with Omega-3
Alfa Laval - a world leader in heat transfer, centrifugal separation and fluid handling - has received an order for equipment for production of nutritional supplement with Omega-3
News from Alfa Laval (19 September 2007)
New G4 technology on turbine compressor station
User Application Article Implementing its new PGT25+G4 power turbine technology, GE Oil and Gas has completed an upgrade project for Alliance Pipeline that will provide greater power output, high efficiency and low emissions
News from GE Oil and Gas (18 September 2007)
Mix your own gases with Witt compact gas mixers
Witt Gas Techniques has launched the MM-Flex compact gas mixer for use with technical gases including oxygen and combustible gases, but excluding toxic and corrosive gases
News from Witt Gas Techniques (18 September 2007)
SPX Process Equipment Systems Technology formed
SPX has expanded its Bran + Luebbe Process Systems capability by establishing a 'Systems Technology' Division capable of satisfying the needs of a wide range of markets and applications
News from SPX Process Equipment (18 September 2007)
Variable Speed Drive IP21 option cuts project cost
New Honeywell IP21 Variable Speed Drives can cut project costs as well as making it easy to select and install a high quality variable frequency drive for pump, fan or compressor control
News from Honeywell CentraLine (18 September 2007)
Radioactivity detection and screening systems
User Application Article CNES has supplied 40 of its Redeem handheld radiation detection systems to the UK Food Standards Agency, for monitoring radioactivity levels in sheep in Cumbria, Scotland and North Wales Brochure Available
News from Corus Northern Engineering Services (18 September 2007)
Self-anchoring pipe fittings now up to DN300
Viking Johnson has added a DN300 (12'') size to its patented FlexLock range of self-anchoring pipe couplings and flange adapters - the cost effective, simple and quick alternative for on-site use Brochure Available
News from Viking Johnson (18 September 2007)
Luminescent sensor for nuclear power plant duties
The Orbisphere G1200 sensor, based on technology originally designed for fossil power generation plants, has been improved to optimise efficiency and durability in the presence of radiation
News from Hach Ultra Analytics (18 September 2007)
New 'bulk products' metal detector for food
Mettler Toledo Safeline have developed a version of their renowned R-Series Signature metal detector especially for use on bulk food processing and packaging lines Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (18 September 2007)
Biogas plant markets boom worldwide
The world biogas plant market was about 2 billion Euro in 2006, in municipalities, industry and agriculture, and is expected to increase over 25 billion Euro by 2020
News from Helmut Kaiser Consultancy (18 September 2007)
Process solution specialist appointed for Scotland
Parker Instrumentation has appointed Aberdeen Fluid System Technologies as a process specialist in Scotland, to configure and provide application-specific solutions for connecting to process lines Brochure Available
News from Parker Instrumentation (18 September 2007)
Kemppi launches ArcFeed wire feeder using VST
ArcFeed 200 and 300 are two new wire feeders just launched by welding equipment manufacturer, Kemppi (UK), using voltage sensing technology
News from Kemppi (UK) (18 September 2007)
UK 'grey' market for bearings puts users at risk
Technical Background Article A growing grey market opens up routes for more counterfeit products to enter the market, and also puts end users and distributors at greater risk of costly breakdowns, litigation and void warranties Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (18 September 2007)
MagnetoRheological fluid, devices and systems
Lord Corporation MR technology is the optimal solution for off-highway, construction and agricultural equipment, as well as steer-by-wire operator control in industrial vehicles.
News from Lord Corporation (18 September 2007)
Hire deal reduces risk of new product launch
The Packaging Automation willingness to hire out equipment has been praised by a longstanding customer who has chosen this route to reduce the risk that comes with a new product launch
News from Packaging Automation (18 September 2007)
16-4SS sanitary rotary continuous mixer
A new Model "16-4SS" Sanitary Rotary Continuous Mixer from Munson Machinery blends ingredients in ratios as extreme as one part per million with 100% uniformity
News from Munson Machinery Co (18 September 2007)
There's gold in the air power equation
Technical Background Article You can reduce energy costs for ventilation and emission control systems with careful attention to just four factors, says Gerry Lanham, PE, President of KBD
News from Kirk & Blum Duct (18 September 2007)
Field balancing of wind turbine blades
Prueftechnik Condition Monitoring present their "Field balancing of rotor blades" service to minimise wind turbine vibration, at Husum Wind 2007, in Hall 2 Booth 2A24
News from Prueftechnik Condition Monitoring (18 September 2007)
Wasting water like champagne....
Would you pour champagne down the drain? Well the wasted water cost from UK businesses is equivalent to pouring 40 champagne bottles going down the drain every minute, according to Envirowise Brochure Available
News from Envirowise (18 September 2007)
Offshore Europe news preview summary
This report collects the summaries of the preview releases issued to Processingtalk, relating to Offshore Europe in Aberdeen, in September 2007, as published in Processingtalk newsletters
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (18 September 2007)
Kepware Technologies acquires COI Software
Kepware Technologies announces the purchase of all COI Software assets including the iSNMP related products and the patent for Integrating Network Management with Process Control
News from Kepware (17 September 2007)
New service centre in Edmonton for GE Oil and Gas
To increase the service capabilities in North America, GE Oil and Gas will operate a GE service centre in Edmonton to provide high quality, advanced technology services across the oil and gas sector
News from GE Oil and Gas (17 September 2007)
Safety engineering device for gases up to 17 bar
Witt announces the launch of a new high pressure gas safety device, acting as a flame flash-back arrestor and temperature controlled cut-off valve for gas pressures up to 17bar
News from Witt Gas Techniques (17 September 2007)
Online PR service adds professional translation
Express translation experts TranslateMedia have become a ClickintoPR preferred partner to translate customer press releases into any target language required
News from ClickintoPR.com (17 September 2007)
Vacon strengthens service operations in Europe
The AC drives manufacturer Vacon has opened a new high-power service centre in Gorinchem, in the Netherlands, to enhance Vacon customer support in Europe
News from Vacon (17 September 2007)
Quick-strip pumps for hygienic applications
CSF-CS, CSA and CSM pumps are ideal for transferring liquids in dairy, food, pharmaceutical and other similar process applications for reliable, 'CIPable' and easy-to-maintain pumps
News from Pump Engineering (17 September 2007)
Specialist membrane system capabilities from Axium
Filtration specialists, Axium Process, now have the ability to design, test, fabricate and commission customised and unique process membrane filtration systems in house
News from Axium Process (17 September 2007)
Manual dump to Rigid Bin weigh-batch system
A new Manual Dump to Rigid Bin weigh-batching system eliminates dust during manual dumping from bags, boxes, drums and other containers, de-lumps the material, and feeds it gravimetrically
News from Flexicon Europe (17 September 2007)
Firstsight to offer IR thermal imaging solutions
Firstsight Vision is delighted to have signed an exclusive distribution agreement for the UK with Opgal Optronic Industries, for sales into the industrial, security and defence markets Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision (17 September 2007)
Heavy-duty stainless steel ducting now available
Truduct Products can now supply 2mm heavy-duty 304 stainless steel ducting, with straights, bends, push in pipes (telescopics), branches, trousers, cone pieces, throttle and diverter valves
News from Truduct Products (17 September 2007)
Monitoring power station water flows for PPC
User Application Article Clamp-on ultrasonic water flow measurement provides cost-effective, minimal disruption, installation and maintenance solution for Stallingborough combined heat and power station
News from Micronics (17 September 2007)
Automated assembly and leak-test cell
Industrial automation specialist, Barr and Paatz, has designed and built an innovative screenwash container assembly and test station for Kautex Textron, a leading supplier to the automotive industry
News from Barr and Paatz (17 September 2007)
Measuring the smallest concentrations of oxygen
Siemens has developed the Oxymat 64, a new gas analyser that can reliably measure small concentrations of oxygen in gases, down to 0-10 ppm
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (17 September 2007)
Profibus PA added to radar level transmitters
Siemens Automation and Drives has added Profibus PA interfaces to their Sitrans LR250 and Sitrans LR460 radar level transmitters
News from Siemens Automation and Drives (17 September 2007)
Record Offshore Europe event sets new standard
The premier international oil event Offshore Europe has proven to be a record-breaker once again, achieving a highest ever attendance figure in excess of 35,000 in Aberdeen this month
News from Offshore Europe Partnership (17 September 2007)
Flir Systems to acquire Cedip Infrared Systems
Flir Systems has agreed to acquire a controlling interest in Cedip Infrared Systems, a leading provider of infrared cameras and stabilized gimbaled systems based in Croissy-Beaubourg, France Brochure Available
News from Cedip Infrared Systems (17 September 2007)
Russian website provides oil contractor assessment
An informative website has been launched by the Russian Association of Oil and Gas Equipment Producers, providing a full list of contractors working in oil and gas complexes
News from Russian Oil & Gas Equipment and Services (17 September 2007)
Monition expands oil laboratory expertise
Monition has responded to increased customer demand for high-quality oil analysis with the recruitment of Chris Wragg, who will also head up the GBP400k DTI-funded IntelliOil project
News from Monition (17 September 2007)
Riggs help make serious desserts
User Application Article After rigorous tests, Serious Desserts chose Riggs Autopack , to supply depositors for the manufacture of its Chilled Desserts brand range
News from Riggs Autopack (17 September 2007)
Optiflex TDR for napthalene level measurement
User Application Article Deza, a leading processor of crude benzol and coal tar, has installed Optiflex 1300 TDR radar to improve the accuracy and reliability of naphthalene level measurement at its Czech plant
News from Krohne (17 September 2007)
AMEC to make strategic acquisition in Chile
AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, announces that it is to acquire Cade-Idepe, the largest independent Chilean engineering services company
News from AMEC (17 September 2007)
Bio-pharma plant wireless automation conference
The Pharmatex Exhibition, Conference and Learning Programme in Cork from 11-13 September was a stunning success, particularly with the interest in the wireless applications conference
News from Read-Out Publications (17 September 2007)
Liquid Flow diaphragm pumps for efficient printing
User Application Article Manchester based specialist extruder, flexographic printer and converter Duo Plastics had been using a variety of double diaphragm and centrifugal pumps on their flexo presses for a number of years
News from Advanced Supplies (17 September 2007)
Learn what Infra-Red can do for you!
For anyone interested in extending their knowledge of what infrared could do for them, Flir Systems is repeating its successful nationwide seminar tour Brochure Available
News from Flir Systems (17 September 2007)
Air compressors for Icelandic aluminium smelter
User Application Article Compressed air specialist CompAir has proved its cool credentials in Iceland thanks to the hot performance of both its industrial and portable compressors
News from CompAir UK (17 September 2007)
Two new Redstar industrial MIG/MAG welders
Wilkinson Star, the Worsley, Manchester based industrial equipment supplier, has launched two new industrial MIG/MAG welders - Redstar 350 and Redstar 450
News from Wilkinson Star (17 September 2007)
Temperature sensor with USB interface
The new PT compact from Tecsis is claimed to be the first resistance thermometer anywhere in the world to be fitted with a USB interface
News from OEM Automatic (17 September 2007)
DNV to qualify AK carbon capture technology
Aker Kvaerner has awarded DNV a contract to qualify the carbon capture technology which will be used in the Just Catch bio demo plant
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (17 September 2007)
The North Sea's future is in safe hands with ABB
ABB is leading the way in the Evolution of North Sea assets by extending the life of the current ICSS on platforms and providing low outage, low risk evolution plans to the next technology generation
News from ABB UK Service (17 September 2007)
Extend life and performance of automation systems
ABB claims that through its 'Evolution for life' programme, oil and gas companies can maintain their process control systems at peak performance without major investment, disruption or risk
News from ABB UK Service (17 September 2007)
Automation Sentinel for control system software
Innovative scheme protects the past, present and future automation investment of any customer - and integrates with the 'Evolution for life' lifecycle protection
News from ABB UK Service (17 September 2007)
Secure wireless strategy for plant applications
Invensys Process Systems has re-affirmed their unique strategy for plant wireless communications with a demonstration at the recent Offshore Europe Exhibition in Aberdeen
News from Invensys Process Systems (17 September 2007)
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