News releases on Processingtalk categorised by date
Sunday 16 December
to Saturday 22 December 2007
Burster calibration services are expanded.
Quality control, product liability, QC standards and ISO certification could not exist without calibration and documented surveillance of measuring devices, test systems and inspection equipment
News from Burster (21 December 2007)
Configured drive packages save time and money
To smooth out the process of specifying and ordering AC Drives and related ancillaries, Rockwell Automation has introduced a configured drives service for a wide variety of industrial applications
News from Rockwell Automation (21 December 2007)
Refrigerant-based compressed air dryers
After a period of in-house development, Boge has launched the new DR series of refrigerant dryers for compressed air that provide both environmental and economic benefits to the user Brochure Available
News from Boge Compressors (21 December 2007)
Vacon to acquire AC drives business of TB Wood
Finland-based AC drives manufacturer Vacon is to acquire the AC drives business of TB Wood, which is part of US-based Altra Holdings
News from Vacon (21 December 2007)
Chinese manager for oil and gas safety specialists
Smith Flow Control welcome Leo Qi as their Regional Business Manager for Asia, to be based at its Chinese parent office, Halma China, in Shanghai Brochure Available
News from Smith Flow Control (21 December 2007)
StatoilHydro Ormen Lange facility honoured
The StatoilHydro Ormen Lange natural gas processing plant in Aukra, Norway, has been selected by the HCF as recipient of the 2007 'HART Plant of the Year' award
News from Hart Communication Foundation (21 December 2007)
AWS publishes new bridge welding code
The new AWS bridge welding standard, AASHTO/AWS D1.5M/D1.5:2008, covers the best practices and general provisions of routine US highway bridge welding applications
News from American Welding Society (21 December 2007)
Maintain compressor system efficiency by cleaning
Batoyle Freedom Group has announced the launch of Typhon Flush 1219, a highly sophisticated, fast action air compressor cleaning agent Brochure Available
News from Batoyle Freedom Group (21 December 2007)
Power system modules for energy management
Rittal Power System Modules (PSM) provide revolutionary energy management for existing IT racks and data centres via plug-in modules that simply snap into position within the rack matrix Brochure Available
News from Rittal (21 December 2007)
AMOT thermostatic valves for Korean nuclear plant
User Application Article AMOT has received a prestigious order from Doosan Engines to supply internally sensed thermostatic valves for use in the nuclear power project of Shin Kori and Shin Wolsung in Korea Brochure Available
News from AMOT (21 December 2007)
Improve performance at power generation facilities
Emerson Process Management has introduced SmartProcess LoopMetrics technology, an engineered solution that helps utilities improve the performance of their power generating facilities
News from Emerson Process Management - Power + Water (21 December 2007)
Project Management training aids
Following the success of 'Project Management Toolkit' Dr Trish Melton announces the expansion of the toolkit into a series of publications
News from MIME Solutions (21 December 2007)
Early fault detection brings rewards at Shell
User Application Article AV Technology Condition Monitoring Engineer Emlyn Hughes has received a Special Recognition Award for his outstanding efforts at the Shell Stanlow Refinery, during condition monitoring studies Brochure Available
News from AV Technology (21 December 2007)
'Outside looking in' radar level measurement
User Application Article A novel application of the versatile Hycontrol TDR level measuring system has solved a tricky problem for Premiere Products, a leading UK manufacturer of commercial cleaning and maintenance chemicals
News from Hycontrol (21 December 2007)
New companies in India and Kazakhstan
Outotec has established subsidiaries in New Delhi, India and in Almaty, Kazakhstan in order to better serve the growing markets in those countries
News from Outotec (21 December 2007)
Valve training rigs for British Energy Heysham
User Application Article Rotork intelligent valve actuators took centre stage at the recent official opening of a new skills and maintenance training centre at the British Energy Heysham power station
News from Rotork Exeeco (21 December 2007)
New wireless products at Mtec 2008
Hanwell Instruments will be presenting a host of new products for wireless signal transmission at MTEC 2008, plus a working demonstration of the new Evolution wireless signal conditioner Brochure Available
News from Hanwell Instruments (21 December 2007)
Power supplies increase system availability
Thanks to SFB Technology Quint Power compact power supplies from Phoenix Contact are now equipped with SFB Technology (Selective Fuse Breaking Technology) Brochure Available
News from Phoenix Contact (21 December 2007)
Detection of liquid chemicals by spectroscopy
Development contract with the MoD Defence science and technology laboratory for the detection of liquid chemicals by laser spectroscopy
News from Avacta Group (21 December 2007)
New plus retrofit power project in Missouri
In a recently awarded contract, Emerson is to digitally automate a new power generation unit, and upgrade controls for an existing unit at the City Utilities Southwest Power Station
News from Emerson Process Management - Power + Water (20 December 2007)
StatoilHydro wins HART plant of the year award
Emerson Technology allows Fieldvue DVC6000 digital valve controllers to communicate using HART over a Profibus network to AMS Suite software, delivering predictive maintenance diagnostics
News from Emerson Process Management (20 December 2007)
Transcal universal test equipment is the best
The portable Transcal 7280 digital display is a universal testing apparatus for checking the measurements of mechanical components in the fields of quality control, commissioning and plant monitoring
News from Burster (20 December 2007)
New APG loop powered ultrasonic level sensors
Automation Products Group has introduced the LPU-2428 loop powered ultrasonic level sensors, using microprocessor control to internally perform volume, flow, and totalisation calculations
News from Automation Products Group (20 December 2007)
Energy Efficiency student challenge awards
This year the Schneider Electric India 'Energy Efficiency in Innovation Challenge' attracted participation from 47 engineering colleges, and 12 teams with 4 members each qualified to the finals
News from Schneider Electric (20 December 2007)
Process safety - with leak-free sealing technology
With process safety high on any operator's priority list, new technologies are now available to ensure leak-free connections: a review by Ian Robinson of Vector International
News from Vector International (20 December 2007)
Valves handle a high pressure drop in tough media
Certain process applications place tough demands on control valves, where despite high pressures and aggressive chemicals, operational requirements demand a consistent, reliable performance
News from Pump Engineering (20 December 2007)
RS announces a programmable automation controller
RS Components announces the Modicon M340 Programmable Automation Controller from Schneider Electric, which combines power and compact design
News from RS Components UK (20 December 2007)
Protecting process, plant and personnel
A two day UK conference and exhibition next February will concentrate its programme on the safe operation of process plant hazardous areas, and the protection of plant personnel
News from HazardEx UK & International (20 December 2007)
Siemens rail specialist joins Hima-Sella
Stockport-based safety critical control specialist Hima-Sella is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Elliott as an account manager
News from Hima-Sella (20 December 2007)
Major cable installation contract for Neste Oil
User Application Article Tyco Thermal Controls has recently completed the supply and installation of power, control and heat-tracing cable systems for the Diesel Project at the Neste Oil Porvoo Refinery, in Finland
News from Tyco Thermal Controls (20 December 2007)
PPMA show to support Starpack awards
The PPMA Show, the UK's annual showcase for processing and packaging machinery, is supporting the Starpack 2008 Technical Innovation awards
News from PPMA Show (20 December 2007)
Ariba Completes Acquisition of Procuri
Ariba has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Procuri, a privately-held provider of on-demand supply management solutions
News from Ariba (20 December 2007)
Serious Soup benefits from using Riggs Autopack
User Application Article Riggs Autopack , one of the UK's leading manufacturers of depositing and filling machines, has supplied a twin head depositor to Serious Soup, to equip a new production line
News from Riggs Autopack (20 December 2007)
Bridging a skills gap in the process sector
The TTE Technical Training Group has joined forces with five Tees Valley companies to strike a blow against the skills shortage in the chemical and process industries in the area
News from TTE Technical Training Group (20 December 2007)
MTEC 2008: an unrivalled learning experience
There's something for everyone involved in all aspects of sensors, measurement and instrumentation at the MTEC exhibition, being staged at the Birmingham NEC on 13-14 February 2008
News from Canon Communications (20 December 2007)
Hanovia expands to new premises
British UV disinfection specialist Hanovia has expanded its operations by moving to newer, larger premises in Slough, UK
News from Hanovia (20 December 2007)
Floater installation contract with BP Norway
BP Norway has awarded Aker Kvaerner a contract for tow and installation of a floating production storage and offloading unit (FPSO) at the Skarv field in the North Sea
News from Aker Kvaerner Oil and Gas (20 December 2007)
Flexibility in temperature measurement from Baumer
Baumer Process Instrumentation offers flexible and individually configurable solutions for temperature measurement
News from Baumer Group (20 December 2007)
Process electrochemical systems market growing
The market for Process Electrochemical Systems (PES) is being driven largely by regulatory compliance issues and the manufacturing need for a deeper understanding of their processes
News from ARC Advisory Group (20 December 2007)
Teaching analogue and digital communications
National Instruments and Emona Instruments are working together to help educators teach students analogue and digital communication fundamentals Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (20 December 2007)
Insitec can be tailored for specific applications
The flexible design of the Insitec LPS wet process particle size analyser from Malvern Instruments is enabling the system to be tailored for specific process applications Brochure Available
News from Malvern Instruments (20 December 2007)
Quieter conditions for staff at Boddingtons
User Application Article A Spirax Sarco pneumatically actuated control valve with noise reduction trim is ensuring quieter conditions for staff at the Whitbread 'Boddingtons' brewery in Manchester
News from Spirax Sarco (20 December 2007)
Overload protected load cell minimises breakdowns
Load cells are often damaged and made unusable through inadvertent overload, usually during installation or set-up: burster load cells are protected up to 4x or 5x measuring range
News from Burster (19 December 2007)
New biggest ever product catalogue
The UK's leading supplier of compressed air products and systems, Thorite, is expecting great demand for its "hot off the press" 2008 product catalogue, now running to over 1500 pages!
News from Thorite (19 December 2007)
IEC 61511 compliant SIL Lifecycle tool
SilCore is a comprehensive SIL (Safety Integrity Level) Lifecycle tool that seamlessly integrates the HAZOP, SIL Determination and SIL Validation processes into one database
News from ACM Facility Safety (19 December 2007)
WinLIMS improves efficiency at contract lab
Installation of the QSI WinLIMS has brought major efficiency improvements to the MicroCheck Technical Services contract laboratories in Trowbridge and Coventry
News from Quality Systems International (UK) (19 December 2007)
New features on Cirrus CR:800C sound level meters
Cirrus Research, the UK company which specialises in the development of noise measurement equipment, has upgraded its high performance CR:800C sound level meters, with a wide range of new features
News from Cirrus Research (19 December 2007)
Research study into pressure transmitter market
A new research study finds strong growth for the worldwide pressure transmitter market: growth is occurring where new process plants are being built, in China, the Middle East, and in Asia
News from Flow Research Inc (19 December 2007)
New CEO for Microfluidics
Microfluidics, a wholly owned subsidiary of MFIC Corporation, has announced that Michael C Ferrara has been appointed as their new Chief Executive Officer
News from Microfluidics (19 December 2007)
Chemineer mixers improve plastisol production
User Application Article KMX static mixers from Chemineer are helping enhance the manufacturing process and quality of finished product for one of the leading international suppliers of flooring
News from Chemineer (19 December 2007)
Improved controls and automation catalogue
Routeco, the UK's leading Distributor of Industrial Control and Automation products, are pleased to announce the launch of their Catalogue number 4
News from Routeco (19 December 2007)
LabView Tools network provides tool database
The National Instruments LabView Tools network offers a centralised location for more than 400 specialised LabView Tools and add-ons, and over 100 were added just this year Brochure Available
News from National Instruments (19 December 2007)
Verification and Validation document for Pipe-Flo
After much anticipation, Engineered Software have published their 2007 Pipe-Flo Professional Verification and Validation document, to show the software meets the specifications it was designed for
News from Engineered Software (19 December 2007)
Simulators for Luminant operator training academy
Emerson has won a contract to provide four high-fidelity simulators for the new Luminant (formerly TXU Power) operator training academy, training power generation plant operators in Texas
News from Emerson Process Management - Power + Water (19 December 2007)
Ethernet switch technology in a coal mine
Coal mining is a valuable industry, and coal is used as a low cost, quality fuel for many power plants: Korenix Ethernet switches provide reliable communications to improve mine efficiency
News from Korenix Technology (19 December 2007)
Certified standard solutions in ion chromatography
Reliable quantitative determinations in ion chromatography require calibration curves obtained by using perfect quality calibration standards Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (19 December 2007)
New book provides insight into plastics recycling
Smithers Rapra has just published the second edition of a book entitled 'Introduction to Plastics Recycling', written by Vannessa Goodship
News from Smithers Rapra (19 December 2007)
Mono Merlin pumps for sumps with added coal dust
User Application Article Five Mono Merlin pumps installed on sumps containing water and coal dust have replaced submersible pumps, which had become worn and subject to blockages because of the abrasive mixture
News from Mono Pumps (19 December 2007)
Cyber security services for Husky Energy
User Application Article Invensys Performance Services group has won a contract to deliver cyber security protection services to the Husky Energy Upgrader Plant in Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, Canada
News from Invensys Process Systems (19 December 2007)
First-ever safety I/O node with Ethernet/IP
Rockwell Automation announces the release of Allen-Bradley CompactBlock Guard I/O on Ethernet/IP, the industry's first safety I/O module to feature Ethernet/IP connectivity
News from Rockwell Automation (19 December 2007)
Micro Motion Elite achieves CSA dual seal cert
Micro Motion Elite Coriolis flowmeters have achieved CSA dual seal certification, ensuring built-in dual seal safety when processing flammable or combustible process fluids
News from Emerson Process Management (18 December 2007)
Press-fit force control for sensitive processes
Assembly workstations dealing with press-in tasks need hand lever presses where the press-in force is measured and evaluated in correlation to the press-in displacement
News from Burster (18 December 2007)
ABB general machinery drives extended to 22kW
The power range of the ABB general machinery drive has been extended to 22kW, for food and beverage, material handling, textile, printing, rubber and plastic, as well as woodworking
News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (18 December 2007)
Jackson acquires welding helmet manufacturer
Jackson Safety, a global manufacturer and distributor of personal and industrial safety products, has purchased Safemaster, of Tampere, Finland, a market leader in welding helmets in the Nordic Region
News from Jackson Products (18 December 2007)
Meech Distributors celebrate another good year
After another successful year, Meech International, specialists in the design and development of static control systems, has presented three international distributors with business performance awards Brochure Available
News from Meech International (18 December 2007)
Solar energy in agriculture with Korenix
The amount of energy from the sun that reaches Earth each day is enormous: most areas of the USA receive enough sunshine to make solar energy practical
News from Korenix Technology (18 December 2007)
Spotlight goes onto AOI and X-ray at Nepcon UK
A new technology highway concept puts the spotlight on AOI and X-Ray inspection at the Nepcon UK Exhibition, at the NEC at end April
News from Reed Exhibitions (UK) (18 December 2007)
Repairing motors for use in ATEX dust zones
Deritend is one of the few UK companies qualified to repair, certify, install and commission electric motors for use in ATEX zoned environments
News from Deritend Group (18 December 2007)
Elscint digital frequency controller
The Elscint FQ1 DIG is a digital frequency controller which optimises the operation of a vibratory feeder by varying the frequency and the vibration amplitude, with or without an amplitude sensor
News from Elscint Automation (18 December 2007)
Isolated safety with RiLine NH on-load isolators
Rittal RiLine NH on-load isolators provide safe, reliable isolation protection from down-stream electrical equipment Brochure Available
News from Rittal (18 December 2007)
Five serial protocols on Data Station Plus
Serial communication expansion card now available for Red Lion Data Station Plus and modular controller series
News from Red Lion Controls USA (18 December 2007)
Web-enabled SCADA and HMI software
ControlMaestro 2008: the web-based SCADA and HMI software with a built-in ability to publish real-time information for viewing in web browsers
News from Wizcon Systems – Elutions Europe (18 December 2007)
Multi-train gas process optimisation for Statoil
User Application Article Gassco use of ROMeo rigorous on-line modelling, integrated with a Wonderware information system, will enable Statoil to optimise the utilisation of the Karsto plant daily operations
News from Invensys SimSci Esscor (18 December 2007)
ABB temperature transmitter is world's safest
The new generation of ABB HART transmitters, the TTH300 and the TTF300, feature SIL2 certification from TUV, making them the safest temperature transmitters on the market
News from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation) (18 December 2007)
Propeller/mixer shows big energy savings
Mixing Solutions reveal a new energy and cost saving combination: the Lancer propeller has been mounted on a Cutlass side-entry mixer for the Exhibition StocExpo Russia, in Finland
News from Mixing Solutions (18 December 2007)
Automatic at-line analysis with ProcessLab
Metrohm ProcessLab is a new atline analyser continuing the success of the Titrando range of laboratory titrators Brochure Available
News from Metrohm UK (18 December 2007)
USB Sensor Interface for multi-channel use
With the new multi-sensor interface model 9205 burster expands its product range of USB-interfaced evaluation electronics
News from Burster (17 December 2007)
Starna expert on spectrophotometry at Pittcon
"Qualification of UV Systems to meet New Pharmaceutical Standards" is once again one of the short courses on specialised aspects of Analytical Chemistry in next year's Pittcon Conference programme
News from Starna Cells (17 December 2007)
Super-compact brushless AC servo motors
Baldor is introducing a range of ultra-compact brushless AC servo motors offering machine builders a high performance and low-maintenance alternative to stepper motors and DC servos Brochure Available
News from Baldor UK (17 December 2007)
Direct drive motors with fast assembly
Danaher Motion, the specialist in motion control technology, is now offering its Cartridge DDR direct drive motors in smaller sizes, for smaller machines
News from Danaher Motion (17 December 2007)
Delivering 24/7 managed security services globally
Invensys Process Systems, the process control network security provider, offers 24/7 global network security monitoring and management through a partnership with Integralis managed security services
News from Invensys Process Systems (17 December 2007)
Professor John Archer passes away
Professor John Archer, Principal and Vice Chancellor at Heriot-Watt University, Scotland and Past-President of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) has died, aged 64
News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (17 December 2007)
Design and production collaboration a reality.
Rockwell Automation and Dassault Systemes are to integrate the digital factory and plant operations for a virtual design and production environment, improving efficiency and driving down costs
News from Rockwell Automation (17 December 2007)
Energy saving safety nozzle and blowgun solutions
For any blowgun or nozzle application Meech Air Technology can supply an innovative combination of its energy saving safety nozzles and blowguns, which can lower compressed air usage
News from Meech Air Technology (17 December 2007)
Chilean iron ore screen order for Mogensen
Mogensen has received an order from Chile's largest iron ore producer, Compania Minera del Pacifico SA, for two three-metre wide, 5-deck Mogensen Sizers and two matching vibratory spreader-feeders
News from Mogensen Raw Materials Handling (17 December 2007)
Off-shore structural monitoring
Off-shore structural monitoring is essential to predict any problem or deterioration with the structure, but presents its own particular challenges: AVT has the experience needed for such monitoring Brochure Available
News from AV Technology (17 December 2007)
New Omron inverter and PLC products
RS Components announces the immediate availability of two revolutionary Omron products, the V1000 drive, and the CP1L PLC series, giving ease-of-use in a variety of applications
News from RS Components UK (17 December 2007)
Keithley joins WiMax Forum
Keithley Instruments, a leader in solutions for emerging measurement needs, has joined the WiMax Forum, to promote and certify their interoperable WiMax products Brochure Available
News from Keithley Instruments (17 December 2007)
SPG continue in partnership with Sulzer Pumps UK
In July 2005, SPG were awarded the prestigious contract to supply Sulzer Pumps UK with their gaskets, sealing products and shims requirements: this contract has been renewed for a further 3year period
News from SPG (17 December 2007)
Recirculating Chiller has 2500W cooling capacity
Thermo Fisher Scientific, the world leader in serving science, has expanded its line of recirculating chillers with the addition of the Thermo Scientific Neslab ThermoFlex 2500 unit
News from Thermo Fisher Scientific (17 December 2007)
Huber UK reports strong business growth
Huber UK, a specialist supplier of water baths, circulators and chillers for precise control of application and process temperatures, has reported strong development of its UK business in 2007
News from Huber UK (17 December 2007)
China PLC market to experience strong growth
Buoyant foreign direct investment flowing into China, accompanied by rising consumer demand, is propelling the country's manufacturing sector, which in turn is driving the PLC market in China
News from ARC Advisory Group (17 December 2007)
Solutions for wastewater thermal oxidisers
High-quality structured packing from Koch Knight reduces clogging and downtime in wastewater plant regenerative thermal oxidisers (RTO)
News from Koch Knight (17 December 2007)
Arco wins coveted Contribution to Community award
The UK's leading supplier of personal protection equipment and work place safety products, Arco, has won an award for the second year running at the Mail Publications Business Awards
News from Arco (17 December 2007)
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