News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 14 October
to Saturday 20 October 2007
Special Nuclear TDR radar level measuring systems
Specially designed TDR radar level measuring systems supplied by Hycontrol are playing a tiny yet vital role in the long term decommissioning of the Dounreay nuclear plant
News from Hycontrol (19 October 2007)
WirelessHART Educational Sessions at Chem Show 07
The HART Communication Foundation (HCF) will present special educational sessions on the new WirelessHART standard during the Chem Show 2007 (Oct 30-Nov 1 in New York)
News from Hart Communication Foundation (19 October 2007)
New engineering manager for Hidrostal UK
Matt Winser has recently been appointed as the new Engineering Manager for Hidrostal UK, after working on Hidrostal projects in Australia and Ireland, after a world tour!
News from Hidrostal (19 October 2007)
Maxsys Fuel+ saves 5.1% on Hospital fuel bill
User Application Article Fuel+ energy saving systems supplied and installed by Maxsys are providing improved efficiency to three steam-raising boilers at The Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend
News from Maxsys (19 October 2007)
An optimised vacuum system can help save energy
PIAB, a global leader in industrial vacuum technology, can help businesses save energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions with solutions for environmental system design
News from PIAB (19 October 2007)
New Global Instrumentation Service Manager
ABB, global leader in power and automation, has appointed Mike Crawford as Global Manager - Instrumentation Service, for all ABB drives, motors, control systems, switchgear and instrumentation
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (19 October 2007)
Emerson contest for "wireless innovators"
The Emerson Smart Innovators awards, including a US$2500 cash prize, will be given for the most creative use of wireless technologies and most significant business impact achieved
News from Emerson Process Management - Wireless (19 October 2007)
Crack down on heat exchanger fouling
Technical Background Article Heat exchangers are the unsung heroes of many industrial processes, and as such they tend to be taken for granted - nobody likes paying for what is often seen to be unnecessary maintenance
News from Tube Tech International (19 October 2007)
Nestec range of flow switches/indicators acquired
Nestec Services Limited, established over 25 years ago, is a design, development and manufacturing company specialising in fluid monitoring systems: it is the latest acquisition by Able Instruments
News from Able Instruments and Controls (19 October 2007)
Unique diagnostics module for Foundation fieldbus
MTL have launched the new F809F Diagnostics Module for use on Foundation fieldbus networks that offers a unique overview of the physical layer status, by being installed as a fieldbus device
News from MTL Instruments Group (19 October 2007)
AEA helps BT into wind power projects
AEA, the leading energy and environmental consultancy, is to provide its world-leading renewable energy expertise in support of the BT innovative programme to develop wind farms
News from AEA Energy & Environment (19 October 2007)
REBOX oxyfuel furnace for annealing s/steel wire
Dongbei Special Steel Group, located in Liaoning province, China, has awarded the Gases Division of the Linde Group a contract for a new state-of-the-art annealing furnace for stainless steel wire
News from Linde Gas (19 October 2007)
'An eye in the process' - spotting particles
A new brochure from Malvern Instruments gives a complete overview of the comprehensive Malvern Insitec range of particle size analysers for the process environment
News from Malvern Instruments (19 October 2007)
A European view of the ISA Expo
For the first time in eight years Eoin O'Riain of Read-out.net visited the ISA flagship show in Houston: here is his report on how things have changed: Is it that different from Europe?
News from Read-Out Publications (19 October 2007)
OpenO+M formed as a co-operative forum
OpenO+M is a co-operative forum where members can work together to solve automation challenges through standardisation and harmonisation of industry guidelines
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (18 October 2007)
Condition monitoring is as essential as insurance
A recent press launch described the combined condition monitoring experience and businesses within Schaeffler, CNES (Corus Northern Engineering Services), and a marine supplier who uses their monitors
News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (18 October 2007)
Manage the process, not the alarm
Technical Background Article A paper about process alarm systems, alarm management techniques, and the Matrikon approach, from Mark McTavish, Director of Alarm Solutions and Global Training at Matrikon in Canada
News from Matrikon (18 October 2007)
ProfiTrace 2, a revolution for Profibus tools
Finally, with ProfiTrace 2, analysis of the signal quality, busmonitoring and master activities on a Profibus network can be carried out simultaneously on the same USB hardware
News from Procentec (18 October 2007)
Conference on improving mixing processes
This two day course covers single and multiphase mixing and reaction applications, scaling up and down, equipment selection, and high intensity mixing and operation in industrial applications
News from BHR Group Conferences (18 October 2007)
Avantium and BP extend strategic partnership
Avantium, a leading technology company servicing the oil, chemicals and pharmaceutical industries, announces the three-year extension of their strategic research collaboration with BP
News from Avantium Technologies (18 October 2007)
Hire deal sealed with Caribbean Queen, Floella
User Application Article The flexibility to hire tray sealing equipment and dedicated customer service described as "truly brilliant" is helping to launch a new brand of ready meals
News from Packaging Automation (18 October 2007)
Screens for abstraction intakes
The Passive Wedge Wire Cylinder (PWWC) screens that are identified in the Environment Agency "Screening for intake and outfalls: a best practice guide" are manufactured by Johnson Screens
News from Johnson Screens UK (18 October 2007)
Plain Steaming with the BW72H boiler control
Unattended steam boiler operation for extended periods has been a cost saving enjoyed by boiler operators in mainland Europe for many years: this is now available in the UK
News from Babcock Wanson UK (18 October 2007)
Chemical process pump specialist joins CDR
CDR Pumps are pleased to announce the addition of a new member to their team, Andy Steele, who brings 30 years of experience to the role of chemical process pump specialist
News from CDR Pumps (UK) (18 October 2007)
Keeping all those Data Centres on-line
Rooms filled with dozens of servers are often the centre of a battle between the IT equipment emitting heat and air conditioners trying to keep temperatures down
News from Adaptive Wireless Solutions (18 October 2007)
Sirane prepares for new markets and applications
In reviewing the future of the packaging industry, Simon Balderson of Sirane sees a busy time ahead, with the development of new techniques and heightened show activity in the US, London and Paris
News from Sirane (18 October 2007)
Metering difficult fluid flows
For those difficult liquids, like solvents, resins, lubricating and fuel oils, aviation fuel, cleaning fluids, paint and chemicals, Titan offer a range of accurate positive displacement flowmeters Brochure Available
News from Titan Enterprises (18 October 2007)
New hygienic ceiling coating for clean rooms
The Suspended Ceiling Restoration Company has launched a brand new anti-microbial product that protects ceiling tiles against bacteria, fungi and mould, for Hospitals and clean rooms Brochure Available
News from Suspended Ceiling Restoration Company (18 October 2007)
New combined switch and circuit breaker from Aerco
Now available from Aerco is a miniature, single-pole, thermal circuit breaker with an optional push-push switching function, ideal for power distribution systems and process control systems
News from Aerco (18 October 2007)
Energy from waste by incineration
User Application Article A combination of reverse osmosis, CEDI and mixed bed polishing cylinders in two standard 40foot ISO containers provide feedwater for the power generation boiler at the waste incinerator in Bolton
News from Elga Process Water (18 October 2007)
HIMA Joins FF as Safety Certification Experts
HIMA Paul Hildebrandt, a leading provider of safety systems, solutions and functional safety consulting services, has joined Fieldbus Foundation SIS working group as a Safety Certification Expert Brochure Available
News from Hima Paul Hildebrandt (18 October 2007)
Hygienic and sanitary meter is electropolished
The new Micro Motion T-Series Coriolis meters offer an electro-polished finish ideal for sanitary and hygienic applications in life sciences, and food and beverage and other industries Brochure Available
News from Emerson Process Management (18 October 2007)
Ovation control of wastewater treatment in Seattle
User Application Article Emerson signs 10-year multi-million-dollar agreement to automate King County (Seattle, Washington) wastewater treatment plants to improve operations, reduce costs and maintain compliance
News from Emerson Process Management - Power + Water (17 October 2007)
New guide to water and wastewater sensors
Automation Products Group (APG) has introduced their new guide to 'Water and Wastewater Sensors'
News from Automation Products Group (17 October 2007)
A host of new features at easyFairs Solids 2008
Make a date in your diary for the 11-12th March next year at the NEC, Birmingham, when easyFairs Solids 2008 returns with even more to offer exhibitors and visitors alike
News from easyFairs UK (17 October 2007)
October INSIDER for further industry insights
Common sense in the wireless wars: Emerson steals the HPS clothes: ABB leads in the DCS stakes: Gensym is acquired, and Invensys gets moving with Cimnet - all are reported in this month's Insider
News from Industrial Automation INSIDER (17 October 2007)
DPT LP Oxo Technology for Andhra Petrochemicals
User Application Article The Andhra Petrochemicals Limited has chosen LP Oxo Selector 30 Technology for the expansion of its existing oxo alcohols production facility in Visakhapatnam, India
News from Davy Process Technology (17 October 2007)
Alternative fuels optimisation in a KHD calciner
Cinar carried out a mathematical study with the primary aim to increase the waste derived fuel contribution in a low-NO configuration of a coal-fired KHD pre-calciner on a cement plant
News from Cinar (17 October 2007)
First Chinese manufactured HART device
The HART Communication Foundation (HCF) announces the registration of the first Foundation verified HART-compliant device to be manufactured by a company in China
News from Hart Communication Foundation (17 October 2007)
New drives on old pumps save GBP1 million at Corus
User Application Article A million pounds in annual energy savings is expected from an installation of ABB drives on cooling water pumps at Corus Strip Products in Port Talbot, South Wales
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (17 October 2007)
Ultrasonic level false echo rejection improved
Emerson announces new software for Mobrey MSP non-contacting ultrasonic level transmitters, with new features to boost reliability even in complex, demanding tank or open channel installations
News from Emerson Process Management - Mobrey Measurement (17 October 2007)
New sludge treatment trials at Davyhulme WwTW
User Application Article The Hidrostal sludge pumping expertise has helped United Utilities run sewage treatment trials at the Davyhulme works over the past year, using tank primed self-priming pump systems
News from Hidrostal (17 October 2007)
New rental fleet of gas detectors
Ashtead Technology Rentals is launching a new fleet of instruments designed specifically to monitor the many toxic and hazardous gases that can arise in drains and underground cavities
News from Ashtead Technology (17 October 2007)
Innovative next-generation 4U rackmount chassis
Advantech has devoted itself to perfecting industrial platform solutions for over two decades, and HardwarePT announce the release of their latest 4U rackmount chassis, the IPC-630
News from HardwarePT (17 October 2007)
Wireless corrosion transmitter from Emerson / RCS
The new RCS Microcor wireless corrosion transmitter integrates with the Emerson Smart Wireless field network, enabling monitoring and control of inhibitor injection in oil pipe-lines
News from Emerson Process Management - Wireless (16 October 2007)
New long-life water quality sensor
The new Aqua Troll 200, from In-Situ, is a multi-parameter water quality sensor, suitable for 25mm bore-holes, and designed for long periods of unattended monitoring Brochure Available
News from Camlab (16 October 2007)
Positive displacement food grade pumps
Doing it 'Wright': One of the UK's leading food producers based in Glasgow has invested in several model 0300 TRA10 Wright Pumps from the UK pump distributor, BestPump
News from BestPump (16 October 2007)
VA One 2007 for vibro-acoustic analysis and design
ESI Group, a world-leading company that delivers state-of-the-art simulation software for vibro-acoustic analysis and design, has announced the release of VA One 2007
News from ESI Group (16 October 2007)
New Tinytag View 2 data logger
Gemini Data Loggers has launched the new and improved Tinytag View 2, an addition to the successful Tinytag range of temperature and humidity data loggers - improved performance at no extra cost Brochure Available
News from Gemini Data Loggers UK (16 October 2007)
Cement process control improved for Titan
User Application Article Leading cement and building materials producer Titan America has achieved increased operational efficiency with the Pavilion Cement Control and Optimisation Solution, increasing plant uptime by 10%
News from Pavilion Technologies (16 October 2007)
Design of metering screw feeders
Technical Background Article The following article provides a detailed consideration relating to the design of metering feeders used in controlling the flow of powders into a process at a prescribed rate
News from Rospen Industries (16 October 2007)
Reduce costs by outsourcing ampoule production
As regulatory requirements increase, market prices fall and production costs increase, sterile ampoule manufacturers have realized that it is far more cost-effective to outsource production Brochure Available
News from Cenexi (16 October 2007)
FREE Metrohm monograph: Analysis of water samples
Water is essential for all living organisms - without water no life is possible! This monograph shows you which parameters and water constituents can be analysed with Metrohm instruments Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (16 October 2007)
New belt weigher takes accuracy for granted
Avery Weigh-Tronix is launching a new trade-approved belt weigher that offers users a guaranteed, OIML-approved weighing accuracy that is up to half a percent better than standard models
News from Avery Weigh-Tronix (16 October 2007)
PLC programming training courses
There are still a few places available on the Profibus courses scheduled for November, to be presented at the Profibus International Competence Centre at Manchester Metropolitan University
News from Profibus Group (16 October 2007)
Quality thermal imaging is now possible
Impac Infrared has introduced a new low cost high performance Thermal Imaging Camera, making quality thermal imaging available at an acceptable cost
News from Impac Infrared (16 October 2007)
Vibration diagnostics training course
The course provides an in-depth study of diagnostic measurement techniques and the associated applications of these techniques to vibration monitoring
News from Prueftechnik Condition Monitoring (16 October 2007)
Greenstar UK acquires M and B Waste Management
Greenstar UK announces the acquisition of M and B Waste Management, the largest independent recycling and waste management operator in Leeds/Bradford and West Yorkshire
News from Greenstar Environmental (16 October 2007)
StrainSense moves to larger premises
StrainSense, the UK's leading solutions provider in the field of strain gauges, transducers, load cells and instrumentation, has moved to a new larger base in Potterspury, Northamptonshire
News from StrainSense (16 October 2007)
IR and non-contact thermometer with free light
For a limited period, Fluke is offering a free Fluke LVD2 Volt Light to purchasers of a Fluke 561 Multipurpose Thermometer, a combined IR and non-contact thermometer Brochure Available
News from Fluke (UK) (16 October 2007)
Tetra Tebel OST 6 for cheese production
Tetra Pak, one of the world's leading suppliers of food and beverage processing and packaging systems, announces the launch of the Tetra Tebel OST 6 curd making vat for cheese production
News from Tetra Pak (16 October 2007)
Dechema appoints Phoenix MarCom for UK promo
Dechema has appointed Phoenix MarCom of Cambridge, UK, as its media and public relations agency to promote Achema international exhibitions
News from ACHEMA 2009 (16 October 2007)
Hygienic mass flowmeter for food applications
At the forefront of hygienic design, the new Endress+Hauser Promass S Coriolis mass flowmeter meets all the hygienic requirements for use in the food and beverage industry Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (16 October 2007)
TopView 6.0 for OPC and PI - a new process release
TopView 6.0 is the next generation in process alarming, notification, and remote monitoring software, and works seamlessly with most SCADA, PLC, and process historians
News from Exele (15 October 2007)
Control systems Cyber Security self assessment
ISA is nearing completion of a licensing agreement to distribute and market the Control Systems Cyber Security Self Assessment Tool (CS2SAT) through the ISA Security Compliance Institute
News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (15 October 2007)
Tetra Pak total capacity in China reaches new high
Tetra Pak, the world's leading food and beverage processing and packaging system supplier, has successfully completed the phase three investment project in the converting plant in Beijing
News from Tetra Pak (15 October 2007)
On-line viscometer improves quality in milk powder
User Application Article The Dairy Products Research Centre in Co Cork, Ireland, has given a four-star rating to an on-line viscometer from Hydramotion for its contribution to quality control in the production of milk powder Brochure Available
News from Hydramotion (15 October 2007)
New hygienic design Promass Coriolis flowmeter
For the stringent requirements of the pharmaceutical and life sciences sector, the new Promass P Coriolis mass flowmeter offers the optimum solution Brochure Available
News from Endress + Hauser (15 October 2007)
Cheese producer relies on Safeline for food safety
User Application Article To assure the highest product quality and food safety, one of the world's leading cheese manufacturers recently turned to Mettler-Toledo Safeline, for X-ray and metal detection systems Brochure Available
News from Mettler Toledo (15 October 2007)
Hose assemblies are guaranteed TSE free
FlexRite Chemigiene, the leading supplier of fluid handling solutions, has seen significant growth in the demand for hose assemblies to be certified TSE free
News from FlexRite Chemgiene (15 October 2007)
Wine packer solves coding and marking dilemma
User Application Article Wine bottler and packer, Kingsland Wines and Spirits, supply wines for most major UK retailers: laser marking with batch codes on the bottles meets their speed and legibility requirements
News from Euromark Coding and Marking (15 October 2007)
Accurate rotary position sensors cover 120degrees
Macro Sensors introduces Rotary Position Sensors for monitoring quarter-turn ball and butterfly valves, air flow dampers, and diverter gates used in packaging and sorting machinery
News from Macro Sensors (15 October 2007)
Mastersizer helps fine-tune PTA production
User Application Article Indorama Petrochem of Thailand have chosen the Mastersizer 2000 particle size analysis system to provide quality control for the manufacture of Purified Terephthalic Acid (PTA) at their site in Rayong
News from Malvern Instruments (15 October 2007)
When does the pasta reach breaking point?
Stable Micro Systems has launched a pioneering new instrument to measure the tensile strength and extensibility of pasta, with a Noodle/Pasta Loop Tensile Rig
News from Stable Micro Systems (15 October 2007)
Polyurethane pumps for tough abrasive applications
Traditional elastomers including Nitrile [NBR], Ethylene Propylene [EPDM] and Viton/Fluorocarbon [FKM] are all used successfully in today's progressing cavity pumps
News from Torqueflow-Sydex (15 October 2007)
Training engineers in commercial dealings
NDO Consultants are pleased to announce the details of the first of their programme of seminars to educate engineers and technical personnel into the world of commercial dealings
News from NDO Consultants (15 October 2007)
'Work while you're sick' attitude in engineering
Ill-health, combined with a culture where 'illness equals weakness', is reported to be hitting organisations across the engineering sector, resulting in declining performance and waning enthusiasm
News from Chartered Management Institute (15 October 2007)
NIDays 2007: Savoy Place, 25 October
Register now for NIDays 2007, the annual professional development conference and exhibition for engineers and scientists involved in test and measurement, industrial control and automation Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (15 October 2007)
Effective monitoring for Wind Farms
User Application Article Omniflex provide a packaged low cost communication solution for the capture of multiple digital alarm channels on Wind Farm installations, with remote transmission and monitoring Brochure Available
News from Omniflex (UK) (15 October 2007)
Flush-faced miniature pressure transmitter
The latest Sensit pressure transmitter offers a small ceramic faced sensor that can be mounted flush with the inside wall of a tank or pipe, avoiding any problems from clogging and abrasion
News from Roxspur Measurement and Control (15 October 2007)
Thermal mass flowmeter allows gas selection
Techniquip is pleased to introduce the CMS series gas flow meter, for accurate gas flow measurement, corrected to 0C and 1 atm, configurable for the gas type by the user
News from Techniquip (15 October 2007)
Tinytag intrinsically safe data loggers
Measuring and recording humidity and temperature in the petrochemicals industry is obviously fraught with danger, but the Tinytag IS datalogger is safe and water-proof too, so can be left on site Brochure Available
News from Gemini Data Loggers UK (15 October 2007)
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