News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 30 September
to Saturday 6 October 2007
Secure, adaptable process data management
Invensys has introduced a line of digital data recorders that collect and manage process variable information to optimise process production and regulatory accountability
News from Invensys Foxboro ( 5 October 2007)
Pipeline pig receiver project cladding contract
User Application Article Pipeline Engineering chose Arc Energy Resources for the Inconel 625 weld cladding of pipeline pig receiver vessels to be used offshore from Mumbai, to be installed on a corrosive sour service
News from Arc Energy Resources ( 5 October 2007)
Catalytic converter for pure compressed air
Bekokat, the innovative catalysis method for compressed-air processing by Beko Technologies, provides oil-free and dry, compressed-air, class 1 and better, in a single process step after compression Brochure Available
News from Beko Technologies ( 5 October 2007)
AE monitors stop downtime at Shapfell Lime Quarry
User Application Article By carrying out regular condition monitoring checks on critical rotating plant and machinery, CNES has helped a limestone quarry in Cumbria maintain its output, efficiency and profitability Brochure Available
News from Corus Northern Engineering Services ( 5 October 2007)
Business support using W@M Life Cycle Management
Knowledge is a critical factor in driving productivity and competitiveness - and full knowledge of your plant status allows for good maintenance planning Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser ( 5 October 2007)
Cleaning wastewater for re-use by Electrodialysis
The latest GE Electrodialysis Reversal (EDR) desalination technology removes salt, radium, arsenic, perchlorates and other potentially harmful contaminants from tough-to-treat well and surface waters
News from GE Water & Process Technologies ( 5 October 2007)
Hardy Instruments acquired by Roper Industries
Hardy Instruments, a San Diego-based manufacturer of process weighing, vibration monitoring and tension control solutions, has been acquired by Roper Industries of USA
News from Hardy Instruments ( 5 October 2007)
Norwegian Marketing Committee formed for FF
The Fieldbus Foundation Norwegian marketing committee will promote the adoption of Foundation technology throughout the Norwegian market through a wide range of end user focused activities
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 5 October 2007)
Future Top Control seminar and workshop in Toronto
A 3 day seminar on Modern Control Methods will be held by Top Control in Burlington, Ontario from 27-29 November, followed by a workshop on Loop Analysis from 4-6 December
News from Top Control ( 5 October 2007)
Hands-on and theory at OPC training classes
The OPC Training Institute (OPCTI) is pleased to announce the launch of its hands-on OPC training classes, also providing the theoretical background to OPC technology
News from OPC Training Institute ( 5 October 2007)
Launch of AutoCAD P and ID 2008 design software
Autodesk has launched its new piping and instrumentation diagram (P+ID) product, AutoCAD P+ID 2008, in Europe, following a successful launch in the USA
News from Autodesk ( 5 October 2007)
Float switch for hazardous marine applications
A new Mobrey float switch combines ATEX and marine approvals for reliable high or low level alarms in harsh environments and hazardous area zones
News from Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement ( 5 October 2007)
Top safety accreditation for Elga Process Water
Elga Process Water is one of the latest group of successful companies to join a leading edge scheme, designed to help industry improve its safety record: the SAFEcontractor programme
News from Elga Process Water ( 5 October 2007)
Condition monitoring: insurance against breakdowns
Technical Background Article By using the latest condition monitoring systems and services, manufacturing companies can reduce the risk and costs associated with unforeseen breakdowns to production plant and machinery Brochure Available
News from Schaeffler (UK) ( 5 October 2007)
SkyWave sales exceed 110,000 satellite terminals
SkyWave Mobile Communications, the global leader for two-way satellite telematics products and services, has exceeded sales of 110,000 terminal units at the close of its most successful year to date
News from SkyWave Mobile Communications ( 5 October 2007)
Weighing requirements for the Chemical Industry
The weighing industry and the needs of the chemical industry have seen a number of significant changes over the past decade: Rod Morgan, Sales Director at Applied Weighing, presents a review
News from Applied Weighing International ( 5 October 2007)
New continuous polyelectrolyte batching units
ProMinent Fluid Controls has introduced the new ATR range of cost-effective three-chamber Ultromat polyelectrolyte batching systems for liquid polymer solutions prepared from powdered flocculants
News from ProMinent Fluid Controls (UK) ( 5 October 2007)
Air-operated diaphragm pumps - the 'allrounders'
Air-operated diaphragm pumps are genuine all-rounders when the job is all about moving liquids safely, and this contributes to the 5-10% growth rate expected from the new Reko-Flux diaphragm pumps
News from Flux Pumps International (UK) ( 5 October 2007)
Major decommissioning contract for Hunterston A
Aker Kvaerner has been awarded a GBP16M contract by Magnox Electric, to design, build and install a plant for the retrieval and encapsulation of wet intermediate level wastes (ILW) at Hunterston A
News from Aker Kvaerner Engineering Services ( 5 October 2007)
Outsourcing production of injectable ampoules
If a production line becomes incapable of delivering products that meet new regulatory requirements, it is difficult for pharmaceutical companies to justify the investment to upgrade or replace it
News from Cenexi ( 5 October 2007)
On-line phenol analysis in waste water
The latest addition to the Alert Colorimeter range from Applikon Analytical is the new colorimetric Phenol analyser Brochure Available
News from Applikon Analytical ( 5 October 2007)
Monitoring temperatures in railcars for Croda
User Application Article The Emerson self-organizing Smart Wireless network provides continuous monitoring for early detection of potentially hazardous rising temperatures in railcars at a Croda Pennsylvania plant
News from Emerson Process Management - Wireless ( 4 October 2007)
Seal-less pumps ideal for recycling and cleaning
User Application Article Many factors in the use of water-based chemicals and solvent cleaning systems have made the choice of the fluid pumping system used even more critical, particularly for recycled fluids
News from Michael Smith Engineers ( 4 October 2007)
Expert advice on filter media presented in Tunisia
Donaldson Membranes has been invited to speak at the "Environment Protection in Cement and Building Materials Industries" conference, during the 6th Arab show in Tunisia
News from Donaldson Membranes ( 4 October 2007)
TTE training for AMPCO in Equatorial Guinea
User Application Article The TTE Technical Training Group is expanding its presence in the West African skills market with an agreement to deliver training to technicians from the Atlantic Methanol Production Company (AMPCO)
News from TTE Technical Training Group ( 4 October 2007)
Invensys InFusion system for Petro Rabigh
User Application Article Invensys Process Systems is to implement an InFusion-based plant information management system (PIMS) for its refining and petrochemical complex located in Rabigh, Saudi Arabia
News from Invensys Process Systems ( 4 October 2007)
The opening day of L.A.B attracts industry leaders
Leipziger Messe, organiser of L.A.B - the trade fair and conference devoted to analysis, bio and laboratory equipment - announces a highly successful opening day of their inaugural event
News from Leipziger Messe ( 4 October 2007)
Tube Tech cures for fouled plant can save money!
User Application Article Before attacking a blocked WHRU offshore, and undertaking costly removal, operators are learning that specialist cleaning contractor Tube Tech international should be called in first!
News from Tube Tech International ( 4 October 2007)
R + R on gearboxes and rolls for mining company
User Application Article CNES helps eliminate unforeseen breakdowns and increase the service life of gearboxes and crusher rolls at the Cleveland Potash mines in Yorkshire Brochure Available
News from Corus Northern Engineering Services ( 4 October 2007)
Precision toner production with Hosokawa Micron
Hosokawa Micron Alpine single stage classifiers were able to meet the toner industry demands for production of low melt point products with narrow particle size distribution and minimum fines
News from Hosokawa Micron ( 4 October 2007)
Smart Wireless increases steelworks productivity
User Application Article The easy-to install self-organizing wireless network from Emerson at Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel provides new information for operations and maintenance personnel for improving quality and productivity
News from Emerson Process Management - Wireless ( 3 October 2007)
Ramps speed up loading at waste management plant
User Application Article A Thorworld Industries mobile yard ramp is playing a key role at a busy Materials Recovery Facility operated by Veolia Environmental Services at its integrated waste management site in Rainham, Essex
News from Thorworld Industries ( 3 October 2007)
Programme to provide optimal maintenance solutions
The Yokogawa Lifecycle Management Programme is an integrated package of solution services that optimise maintenance by tailoring it to the customer's equipment lifecycle
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation ( 3 October 2007)
New low cost thermal imager, the Model TE
The new TE low cost thermal imager available from Barber Insys offers "real time" 50Hz thermal imaging and 19,200 pixel resolution for under GBP4K
News from Barber InSys ( 3 October 2007)
Sustainabilitylive! at the NEC, 20-22 May 2008
Sustainabilitylive! - the UK's largest forum for excellence and innovation in water, environment, land and energy will be held once again at the NEC, Birmingham from 20 - 22 May 2008
News from Faversham House Exhibitions ( 3 October 2007)
Adept acquires Measurement Computing Corporation
Adept Scientific of Letchworth has acquired the Measurement Computing Corporation (MCC) hardware business previously owned by Talisman Electronics of Gloucester Brochure Available
News from Adept Scientific ( 3 October 2007)
Manage, track and consign hazardous waste simply
Matrix Hazardous Waste Tracker is a Windows based system designed to track and locate any type of hazardous waste anywhere in an organisation for compliance with regulatory authority legislation Brochure Available
News from Autoscribe ( 3 October 2007)
Highly intelligent Profibus DP/PA mass flow meter
The FlexMASSter ST98 Flow Meter Series now meets the Profibus-DP/PA standards and includes its own Device Type Manager (DTM) software for use in large scale process and plant automation systems
News from Fluid Components International ( 3 October 2007)
USB programmable temperature transmitters
Status have stolen a march on the competition with the introduction of their range of cost effective USB programmable devices within their SEM1600 family of transmitters Brochure Available
News from Status Instruments ( 3 October 2007)
ATEX-certified energy harvesting power source
Perpetuum has launched the intrinsically safe ATEX approved microgenerator version of the industrial PMG17 vibration energy harvester, for safe sensor working in Zone 0, 1 or 2 environments
News from Perpetuum ( 3 October 2007)
SensiNet wireless system integrated in any sensor
The SensiNet Open Platform Enables rapid market entry for OEM WSN offerings with standards-agnostic wireless flexibility and choice between 802.15.4, 802.11 (Wi-Fi), and ISA100 protocols
News from Sensicast Systems ( 3 October 2007)
Beta FM and CSA pressure and temperature switches
K-Tek, a leading manufacturer of state-of-the-art level instrumentation, announced at ISA Expo 2007 that their Beta line of pressure and temperature switches has received FM and CSA approval
News from K-Tek ( 3 October 2007)
Landia easily mixes and pumps stormwater solids
A Landia chopper pump and aerator are ensuring that a mix of stormwater and effluent do not cause clogging problems at a UK wastewater treatment works.
News from Landia ( 3 October 2007)
Smart Wireless mesh networks at Lake Charles
User Application Article PPG Industries has installed and commissioned an Emerson Smart Wireless solution at its expansive Chemical Division facility in Lake Charles, Louisiana, for steam temperature monitors and tank level
News from Emerson Process Management - Wireless ( 2 October 2007)
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions keeps it ultra clean
The unique, newly developed Turcon Variseal Ultra-Clean from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions offers the ultimate in cleanliness for a spring-energised PTFE based seal
News from Trelleborg Sealing Solutions ( 2 October 2007)
ABB helps Toblerone to new heights of productivity
User Application Article ABB has supplied a custom-made robotic solution to Kraft Food Schweiz AG, the world's second largest food and beverage company, to help produce the new range of bite-size Toblerone One by One Brochure Available
News from ABB Robotics ( 2 October 2007)
RWM07 a great success!
The Recycling and Waste Management (RWM) exhibition celebrated its fortieth birthday in spectacular style last month, with record visitor and exhibitor figures and packed seminar theatres
News from RWM Recycling Waste Management Exhibition ( 2 October 2007)
Compliant monitors in the Paper and Board Industry
Analytical Technology (ATi) announces that its diverse range of water monitors offers unique benefits for the paper and board industry, enabling timely and cost-effective regulatory compliance Brochure Available
News from Analytical Technology ( 2 October 2007)
Proof of the tray-sealer is in the Peak Pudding
User Application Article A year after acquiring Peak Puddings, specialist food company Taste of the Moorlands is able to meet the pudding business growth with the help of tray sealing equipment from Packaging Automation
News from Packaging Automation ( 2 October 2007)
Braby expands into conveyors with Hapman
Braby has expanded their Materials Handling sales team, adding expertise, and introduces the Hapman range of powder and bulk material handling conveyors to the UK market
News from Braby ( 2 October 2007)
Eyris Data Management software package
Eurotherm has released a new visualisation package, Eyris, to provide an easy to configure and simple to use PC package accessing Eurotherm Data Management 5000/6000 series graphic recorders
News from Eurotherm ( 2 October 2007)
Tetra Recart packaging and equipment expanded
Tetra Pak, one of the world's leading food and beverage processing and packaging equipment companies, has expanded its range of carton-based retortable food packaging - the Tetra Recart
News from Tetra Pak ( 2 October 2007)
DeltaV Integrates Hima using Mynah VIM over Modbus
Emerson Process Management has recently integrated the DeltaV process control system with Hima H41q and H51q safety systems using the Mynah VIM, over a Modbus TCP/IP protocol
News from Mynah Technologies ( 2 October 2007)
OEE and Downtime module added to ArchestrA
Wonderware adds Equipment Performance Module 2.0 software to Archestra, to track, analyse and improve equipment, line or plant downtime and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
News from SolutionsPT ( 2 October 2007)
Free seminars aim to raise safety awareness
Industry specialists Siemens Automation and Drives are providing a series of free breakfast seminars across the UK in order to raise awareness of the latest safety legislation
News from Siemens Automation and Drives ( 2 October 2007)
New size 23 integrated brushless motor
Based upon a compact NEMA 23 frame size, the new BM57 motor presents the user with an impressive 55 to 440 mNm continuous torque capability with integrated drive and control electronics
News from Motion Control Products ( 2 October 2007)
Multispectral cameras from JAI for QA monitoring
Firstsight Vision can now offer multispectral cameras from JAI, uniquely providing combined visible and near IR imaging through a single lens, in one camera housing Brochure Available
News from Firstsight Vision ( 2 October 2007)
All VEGA radar level gauges now licence exempt!
Until now, all radar level gauges needed to be registered and licensed for use in the UK: now all gauges, including all VegaPuls units already installed, can be used without a licence Brochure Available
News from Vega Controls UK ( 2 October 2007)
New smart technology makes energy saving easy
Smart technology in the new Virtual Energy Manager, that converts complex data into plain English, can cut commercial energy bills by a guaranteed 30%, it is claimed
News from ENER.G ( 2 October 2007)
Optical spectroscopy techniques for gas analysis
Several Tunable Diode Laser gas analyser systems have been reported recently, in quite different applications! This is a review of the different systems, to illustrate the scope of the technology
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor ( 2 October 2007)
RFID asset duty tracking for pharma components
The 'Hose Track' RFID system outperforms the traditional log book record keeping designed for process components in biopharmaceutical and other high-purity industries Brochure Available
News from AdvantaPure ( 1 October 2007)
Alloy analyser boosts QC productivity
User Application Article For the process industries, such as petrochemicals, it is essential that components in contact with the product are made of the right material, and checking this is easier using X-ray fluorescence
News from Niton UK ( 1 October 2007)
Control system upgrade to Ovation for power plant
User Application Article Emerson has completed a WDPF to Ovation migration, and a Turbine Control System Retrofit, at the CPS Energy J.K.Spruce Unit 1 in Texas, optimising boiler and turbine control operations
News from Emerson Process Management - Power + Water ( 1 October 2007)
EVT hermetically sealed solvent degreasing system
User Application Article TTI Group is the first heat treatment business in the UK to respond to the Solvents Emissions Directive (SED) legislation by installing an EVT hermetically sealed solvent degreasing system
News from IB Industries ( 1 October 2007)
Wireless co-operation team for FF/HART/Profibus
The leading automation organizations, Fieldbus Foundation, HART and Profibus, will collaborate on implementation of wireless technology
News from Fieldbus Foundation ( 1 October 2007)
Parker membrane dryers on diagnostic test devices
User Application Article The latest generation of membrane dryers from Parker Hannifin is being used by Axis-Shield to ensure the integrity of the drying agent bags and cotton and cellulose pads supplied with its products Brochure Available
News from Parker Hannifin ( 1 October 2007)
Luricant testing in Le Mans car engines
User Application Article Shell Global Solutions used the Thermo Scientific iCAP 6500 emission spectrometer for testing the fuel and oil quality and condition in racing cars at Le Mans 2007
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (Elemental Analysis) ( 1 October 2007)
Temperature transmitter for Smart Wireless family
The new Rosemount 702 wireless discrete transmitter installs and commissions quickly, and delivers previously unavailable data for improved plant performance and safety
News from Emerson Process Management - Wireless ( 1 October 2007)
Mesh wireless system monitors power station pumps
User Application Article Emerson Smart Wireless solutions in a 12-transmitter mesh network, protect remote pumping facilities at Milford Power, after an easy installation that saved USD75,000 compared to conventional wiring
News from Emerson Process Management - Wireless ( 1 October 2007)
High definition thermal imager is lower in cost
The innovative IRI4010R multi-purpose thermal imager from Roxspur, ideal for the thermographer and maintenance engineer alike, is now introduced at a lower cost than similar previous units
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control ( 1 October 2007)
Any instrument, Any time, Anywhere
Specialist instrument hire company Ashtead Technology Rentals is expanding its fleet of environmental monitoring equipment even further, with the most sophisticated devices
News from Ashtead Technology ( 1 October 2007)
LogTag temperature recorder with external probe
Isatec announce the release of the LogTag TREX-8 temperature recorder, a credit-card sized data logger with an external probe Brochure Available
News from Isatec ( 1 October 2007)
World's best selling ATP system gets even better
What is claimed to be the best selling ATP surface hygiene monitoring system is relaunched with a higher specification, making it even better value when compared to other products
News from Hygiena International ( 1 October 2007)
Analysis of water hardness by automated titration
Hardness is the soap consuming or soap precipitating power of a water sample: a fully automated analysis system based on the Titrando can determine hardness, alkalinity, conductivity and pH Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK ( 1 October 2007)
Meco Seals for ATEX applications
Under ATEX rules, conventional packing glands are unsuitable for service in potentially explosive atmospheres: Meco have adapted two of their seal designs to conform with ATEX requirements Brochure Available
News from Meco Shaft Seals ( 1 October 2007)
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