Processingtalk news headlines: Sunday 16 March to Saturday 22 March 2008

Foundation Fieldbus World General Assembly 2008

The Fieldbus Foundation this year conducted their 2008 Worldwide General Assembly in Antwerp, in February: Nick Denbow presents a review of the presentations

News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (21 March 2008)

Flowmeter for raw ground water with sand and grit

The Multi-Mag flowmeter offers exceptional accuracy and ease-of-use over a wide flow range, tolerating the sand and grit often met in the conversion of raw ground water to potable drinking water

News from McCrometer (21 March 2008)

Helping supply green energy for the Beijing Games

User Application Article When the leading wind turbine company Goldwind was awarded the contract to supply 33 turbines for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, the company selected bearings from SKF for this prestigious project Brochure Available

News from SKF UK (21 March 2008)

John Crane expands into filtration systems

John Crane has announced the acquisition of Indufil BV, a specialist in the production of filtration systems used for rotating equipment fluid, fuel and gas conditioning

News from Crane EAA (21 March 2008)

FW contract for refinery revamp in Italy

User Application Article Milan-based Foster Wheeler Italiana has been awarded a contract by Saras for the revamp of the mild hydrocracking unit at the Sarroch refinery in Sardinia, Italy

News from Foster-Wheeler (21 March 2008)

Lightning protection system for load cells

Celsum Technologies have recently added the IPU40 Lightning Protection System to their range of strain gauge based sensors and instrumentation Brochure Available

News from Celsum Technologies (21 March 2008)

Portable air conditioning for educational facility

All Seasons Hire was recently called on to provide emergency air conditioning for a College in South Wales.

News from All Seasons Hire (21 March 2008)

High temperature PiezoStar pressure sensor

The new Type 6045A piezoelectric M8 pressure sensor from Kistler is designed specifically for both thermodynamic investigations and knock measurements in engine development applications

News from Kistler Instruments (21 March 2008)

Process for steel strip gas wiping using Nitrogen

Linde gas announces a breakthrough process for steel strip gas wiping using nitrogen, which will be on show at Tube 2008, the International Tube and Pipe Trade Fair, in Dusseldorf

News from Linde Gas (21 March 2008)

RS Components at the Drives and Controls Expo

RS Components will be exhibiting its comprehensive portfolio of Process Control and Industrial solutions at this year's Drives and Controls Exhibition at the NEC between 22-24 April

News from RS Components UK (21 March 2008)

Water treatment solutions at IFAT 08

Severn Trent Services will be taking advantage of this year's IFAT exhibition in Munich to highlight its latest technological innovations in water treatment

News from Severn Trent Services (21 March 2008)

Save 20% by monitoring energy consumption

Join us at NEMEX 2008 and find out how Endress+Hauser can help you save up to 20% by monitoring and targeting your energy consumption Brochure Available

News from Endress + Hauser (21 March 2008)

Ten years of Profibus PA in a brewery

Technical Background Article The economic benefits from Profibus, from higher plant efficiency and product quality, as well as reduced maintenance and service effort, are growing, the longer the fieldbus network is in operation

News from Profibus Group (21 March 2008)

PCS7 - a platform for success for Syngenta

User Application Article Siemens A+D has collaborated with world-leading agribusiness, Syngenta, to develop and implement a migration strategy from their legacy DCS systems, moving to the Siemens Simatic PCS7

News from Siemens Automation and Drives (21 March 2008)

World Valves and Actuators Market web briefing

Frost and Sullivan is to host a free analyst briefing on the 'World Valves and Actuators Market' on Thursday, 27 March 2008 at 1400 GMT via the phone and internet

News from Frost and Sullivan (21 March 2008)

New names and expanding companies book for RWM 08

Following the record-breaking success last year, hundreds of companies have already signed up to exhibit at RWM 08, which takes place at the Birmingham NEC from 16 - 18 September 2008

News from RWM Recycling Waste Management Exhibition (21 March 2008)

Improved keyless grip for wheel bushing

User Application Article A novel type of keyless bushing has helped reduce costs on a mineshaft-style railway ride for a new European theme park, and provided a completely concentric grip that is easily maintained Brochure Available

News from Baldor UK (20 March 2008)

New electrostatic charge monitor and locator

Meech International is pleased to announce the launch of the new 983v2 Static Locator, a lightweight pocket-sized device that provides an accurate measurement of static electrical charges Brochure Available

News from Meech International (20 March 2008)

Automated welding boosts tow-bar production

User Application Article Automated jig control has made a significant contribution to increased production at Deeside-based Witter Towbars, cutting the welding time for each tow-bar assembly by up to 50%! Brochure Available

News from Control Techniques (20 March 2008)

Machine control and safety functions on one unit

Safety specialist Fortress Interlocks is introducing a new approach in controlling access with the introduction of Safety Key lock modules to its AS-interface compatible eGard product range

News from Fortress Interlocks (20 March 2008)

Warning for compressor users over condensate waste

Technical Background Article Compressed air users who dump unfiltered condensate to the drain from any type of compressor are committing an offence that potentially carries a custodial sentence for the responsible person

News from Condensate Systems (20 March 2008)

Simulation technology reduces plant start-up time

User Application Article Use of the Emerson Scenario simulation technology offers reduced plant start-up time for new power facility projects and upgrades, as demonstrated at a recent Consolidated Edison Project in New York

News from Emerson Process Management - Power + Water (20 March 2008)

Load sharing module for DC/DC converters

Calex Electronics announces the Load Share Series of modules which provide a unique "plug and play" solution for paralleling multiple DC/DC converters

News from Calex Electronics (20 March 2008)

Zinc coating mass control systems for Indiana

User Application Article Steel Dynamics has placed an order with Industrial Automation Services (IAS) to design, supply and commission three zinc coating mass control systems for hot-dip galvanizing lines

News from Industrial Automation Services (20 March 2008)

TRAC-IT MES packhouse solution for fruit in Dublin

User Application Article Marco are pleased to announce a significant order for a complete TRAC-IT MES Packhouse Solution from leading multinational fresh produce supplier Keelings

News from Marco (20 March 2008)

European conference technical papers and reviewers

WBF is now accepting technical papers for the WBF 2008 European Conference, along the theme 'Bridging the Divide between IT and Manufacturing'

News from WBF: World Batch Forum (20 March 2008)

Busch Vacuum System a winner for food companies

User Application Article One of the leading UK food companies has cut energy costs, reduced carbon emissions and improved production efficiency after installing a 'green' centralised vacuum system

News from Busch UK (20 March 2008)

GBP35 Million Entrepreneur Challenge for 2008

UK entrepreneurs are set for a GBP35 million interest free investment following the launch of the 2008 Bank of Scotland Corporate GBP35 Million Entrepreneur Challenge, partnering with The Sunday Times

News from Bank of Scotland (20 March 2008)

Enviro Technology roadshow at University campus

An Enviro Technology roadshow at the University of the West of England will show cutting-edge air quality and vehicle emissions monitoring systems in operation at a free event on 7th April

News from Enviro Technology Services (20 March 2008)

MadgeTech cold chain temperature data logger

MadgeTech is pleased to announce the TransiTempII, a low cost, splash proof data logger, ideal for monitoring and recording the temperature of product or produce in storage and transit

News from MadgeTech (20 March 2008)

Is the food industry underestimating automation?

UK Manufacturers underestimate the efficiency potential of automation and robotics in their production processes, but David Bradford of RTS highlights some success stories in the food industry Brochure Available

News from RTS Flexible Systems (20 March 2008)

Robson conveyors keep British Sugar on the move

User Application Article Conveyor systems designed, built and installed by Robson Handling at the two British Sugar processing plants in Norfolk are keeping the 2007/8 campaign moving

News from Robson Handling Technology (20 March 2008)

Thermography helps Coors to tune energy efficiency

The new Eriks thermography department, based in Tyseley, Birmingham has achieved a notable success in offering the Coors brewery in Burton the potential to save up to GBP60K annually in energy costs Brochure Available

News from Eriks UK (20 March 2008)

A new water treatment plant rental service

Elga Process Water, the leading UK water treatment equipment supplier, has been listening to customers, and found that they've been asking for a new style rental service

News from Elga Process Water (20 March 2008)

Compact controllers for reliable pump control

The PE Duplex 3Z electronic control panel for two pumps is the latest addition to a range of simple, competitively priced controllers introduced by liquids handling specialists Pump Engineering

News from Pump Engineering (20 March 2008)

High demand for remote visual inspection equipment

There is such a large demand from businesses wanting to hire advanced remote visual inspection equipment that Ashtead has spent more than GBP250k over the last year expanding its fleet

News from Ashtead Technology (20 March 2008)

ABB Drives UK distributor breaks GBP2M barrier

Halcyon Drives in Leeds has become the first ABB Drives Alliance partner in the UK to source more than GBP2 million worth of drives in a year

News from ABB Automation Tech (Drives and Motors) (20 March 2008)

Oil-free compressors are packing power

If you're looking to source an oil-free, small compressor as a component for a system, Durr offer a reliable solution that really packs the power, and in an environmentally friendly way

News from Durr Technik (UK) (20 March 2008)

FREE "hands-on" Thermal Imaging training seminars

Fluke is offering a series of FREE "hands-on" Thermal Imaging Training Seminars during 2008 at locations around the UK and Ireland for electricians and maintenance technicians Brochure Available

News from Fluke (UK) (20 March 2008)

Extra generator added on site

AVK have just added a further 1000kVA Generator to an existing installation of 2 x 1000kVA Generators for a major European Bank

News from AVK|SEG UK (19 March 2008)

Expansion brings a fourth office for AV Technology

Leading industrial consultants AV Technology have opened their fourth UK office, this time at the ECM complex opposite the Port Talbot Steelworks in Margam, South Wales Brochure Available

News from AV Technology (19 March 2008)

ISA100.11a editor team meeting last week

The team met to study the comments received from the working group member review of the preliminary draft ISA100.11a standard, at the ISA headquarters

News from ISA:Instrumentation Systems and Automation Society (19 March 2008)

Fluidex to distribute for Warren Rupp - Sandpiper

Warren Rupp - Sandpiper, one of the global leaders in Air Operated Diaphragm Pumps - has entered into a partnership agreement with Fluidex UK and Ireland as a Master Distributor for its products

News from Fluidex UK (19 March 2008)

Workshop on migration of legacy Eurotherm products

Are you aware that Eurotherm have estimated that T103 and T921 and all associated fingers will no longer be available to purchase by April 08? ASR offer free consultancy workshops on product migration

News from ASR Technology (19 March 2008)

New director of sales and marketing - for NA

Hardy Instruments is pleased to announce that Al Fitzpatrick has been appointed to the new position of Director of Sales and Marketing - North America for Hardy Instruments and Metrix Instrument Co

News from Hardy Instruments (19 March 2008)

Logger brings accuracy to sterilisers/disinfectors

With a strong research and development background in data logging, the Anville Instruments new logger brings higher speed and greater accuracy to testing and validation of sterilisers and disinfectors

News from Anville Instruments (19 March 2008)

New delayed coker complex for Repsol YPF

Foster Wheeler Iberia has won a Repsol YPF contract for the detailed engineering, procurement and construction management of a new delayed coker complex at its refinery at Cartagena in southeast Spain

News from Foster-Wheeler (19 March 2008)

Assisting optimisation of sterilisation processes

The Signatrol Temp-IT universal data logging software now has F0 calculation functionality, specifically developed for the validation of anti-bacterial steam sterilisation and cooking processes

News from Signatrol (19 March 2008)

A welcome for Government commitment to innovation

The Technology Strategy Board is to play a key role in accelerating innovation for the benefit of business, and will publish an overall strategy document soon

News from Technology Strategy Board (19 March 2008)

GPRS Gateways monitor local power conditions

User Application Article DHBVN (Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam) a major Indian Electrical Utility company in the state of Haryana, have controlled and improved their quality of service using Viola Systems

News from Viola Systems (19 March 2008)

Compostable packaging for the flower trade

The UK's premier packaging solutions company, Sirane, has launched a new brand of compostable packaging for the international flower trade, entitled Flowerfresh

News from Sirane (19 March 2008)

Pressure control saves water in Athens

User Application Article EYDAP, the Greek water utility, has installed 15 ControlMate-FM PRV Controllers from Halma Water Management, and cut water flows in half in Athens

News from Halma Water Management (19 March 2008)

Braby breadcrumbs plant for Witwood Foods

User Application Article Braby, the leading UK manufacturer of silos and storage tanks, have completed a new state of the art breadcrumb facility for the international market leader of food coatings, Witwood Foods

News from Braby (19 March 2008)

FlowCERT - The accurate open channel flow system

The Pulsar FlowCERT, recently launched by Pulsar Process Measurement, is the most accurate open channel flow measurement system available anywhere, for MCERTS measurements Brochure Available

News from Pulsar Process Measurement (19 March 2008)

New Guidance for storage of liquids in IBCs

Technical Background Article New guidance has been published covering the storage of liquids in Composite Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs)

News from Chemical Business Association (19 March 2008)

Profibus and Profinet User Conference 2008

Profibus has announced the full programme for the Profibus and Profinet User Conference 2008, which will take place at the Stratford Manor Hotel, Stratford on Avon on June 24 and 25

News from Profibus Group (19 March 2008)

New range of ultrasonic cleaners and baths

Monmouth Scientific are delighted to announce the launch of their fantastic range of new ultrasonic cleaners and baths

News from Monmouth Scientific (19 March 2008)

Engineering training that bends to fit the market

NDO Consultants has its own plans and ideas about training seminars, but always listens to market feedback and demands, when courses are oversubscribed!

News from NDO Consultants (19 March 2008)

Azerbaijan contract of chemical injection packages

User Application Article Azerbaijan is the latest destination for a batch of Bran + Luebbe Produced Water Chemical Injection (PWCI) packages from SPX

News from SPX Process Equipment (19 March 2008)

Measure noise levels quickly and simply

SKF has developed a handheld sound pressure meter to simplify the recording of sound levels in industrial environments, protecting health and safety, and minimising the costs that arise from illness Brochure Available

News from SKF UK (19 March 2008)

The Energy Event - a key diary date for 2008

The Energy Event will focus solely on energy procurement, management and efficiency, including water efficiency, on 10 - 11 September 2008 at The National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham

News from Energy Event (19 March 2008)

Low-cost ClorTec SCT Mini Electrochlorinator

Severn Trent Services introduce the ClorTec SCT mini on-site sodium hypochlorite generating system to meet water disinfection requirements for up to 2 kg/day of chlorine equivalent

News from Severn Trent Services (19 March 2008)

Fake electrical products can be real killers

Technical Background Article Paul Canning of Schneider Electric Building Systems and Solutions Division submits an open letter to remind us about the possible dangers from counterfeit products

News from Editorial: letters to the Processingtalk Editor (18 March 2008)

New solutions to new fastening problems

The Fastening and Assembly Solutions Exhibition is now recognised as the show that matters for engineers seeking to solve design, production and installation problems involving fastening and assembly

News from Fastening Solutions (18 March 2008)

Gears and gearboxes for the sugar industry

User Application Article David Brown Gear Industries has secured an order to supply two gear units to the Ushukela Milling Gledhow sugar mill on the KwaZulu-Natal North coast

News from David Brown Engineering (18 March 2008)

IP69K photoelectric sensor has Ecolab certificate

The Pepperl+Fuchs ML7 series of miniature photoelectric sensors are now certified by Ecolab, and fulfil the protection degree IP69K, for operation under even the toughest of cleaning conditions Brochure Available

News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (18 March 2008)

Intrinsically safe vibration sensors with IECEx

Monitran, a world leader in sensors for the measurement of vibration and displacement, has been awarded IECEx certification on all 18 of its intrinsically safe vibration sensors

News from Monitran (18 March 2008)

Back to Banff for Multiphase Conference

Developments in multiphase technology have helped the oil and gas industry deliver remarkable improvements in production performance, and address previously insoluble transportation problems

News from BHR Group Conferences (18 March 2008)

Software to link engineering and maintenance teams

McLaren Software announces the general availability of Enterprise Engineer for Assets software, bridging the gap between engineering and maintenance teams

News from McLaren Software (18 March 2008)

Advanced process control for everyone with PCS7

Siemens Automation and Drives has enhanced Version 7 of its Simatic PCS 7 Process Automation System to include a comprehensive set of easy-to-use advanced process control (APC) capabilities

News from Siemens Automation and Drives (18 March 2008)

New high accuracy portable thermal imaging camera

Megatech have introduced a new highly accurate, lightweight, portable, infrared thermal imaging camera

News from Megatech (18 March 2008)

Laser position sensor with high-speed CANbus

Ixthus, the non-contacting position measurement specialist, launches a laser triangulation sensor with CANbus interface capable of fast position feedback over a measurement range from 2mm to 1000mm

News from Ixthus Instrumentation (18 March 2008)

Digital automation of Chinese Guixi copper smelter

User Application Article Emerson Process Management has engineered and commissioned PlantWeb digital architecture for the advanced automation of the Jianxi Copper expansion of its Guixi smelter in Jiangxi Province, China

News from Emerson Process Management (18 March 2008)

New Miniature-Mag liquid flowmeter or controller

An ultra-compact electromagnetic flowmeter has been launched in the UK by European market leader in mass flow metering and control technology, Bronkhorst

News from Bronkhorst (18 March 2008)

How to save energy - by using less compressed air

The energy saving Air Curtain from Meech International provides companies with the perfect replacement for drilled or slotted lengths of pipe for wide area blow-off and drying applications Brochure Available

News from Meech International (18 March 2008)

New MD for Niro within GEA Group

Roland Luchte has taken over from Martin Koch as the Managing Director of GEA Niro - Buck, now headquartered in Mullheim, Germany

News from Niro A/S (18 March 2008)

Antimicrobial protection for food grade lubricants

Petro-Canada introduces antimicrobial product protection for food grade lubricants - Purity FG with the new Microl antimicrobial preservative

News from Petro-Canada (18 March 2008)

New solution uses wireless condition monitoring

A new wireless condition monitoring system and service offering from Rockwell Automation provides a cost-effective solution, even for remote sites, in a time of engineering skill shortages

News from Rockwell Automation (18 March 2008)

Fieldbus: device diagnostics make the difference

User Application Article In this interview, John Rezabek, chairman of the FF End User Advisory Council, describes developments in intelligent device diagnostics, and how fieldbus features help end users manage plant assets

News from Fieldbus Foundation (18 March 2008)

Emerson first to offer WirelessHART products

Emerson Process Management is the first process automation supplier to take orders for WirelessHART enabled products, based on the recently approved open standard for in-plant wireless communications

News from Emerson Process Management - Wireless (18 March 2008)

Smart HART humidity and temperature transmitter

A request from a semiconductor manufacturer led to the Moore Industries HTZ, which offers HART communications and high accuracy for both humidity/dewpoint and temperature measurements

News from Moore Industries International (18 March 2008)

Painted stainless steel wall-mount enclosure

The new Hoffman Type 4X stainless steel wall-mount enclosure is painted with a white polyester powder finish inside and out to reduce solar radiation absorption and keep internal components cooler

News from Hoffman (18 March 2008)

F1 rules help more productive software providers

User Application Article Flomerics suggests the FIA restrictions on the use of CFD analysis software by F1 cars might actually increase the use of more efficient CFD tools that automate most of the modeling process Brochure Available

News from Flomerics (17 March 2008)

Nickel mine uses 6000ft hoist made in Sheffield

User Application Article Sheffield engineering skills will be helping to recover Canadian nickel and copper ore, at one of the largest mining and refining operations on earth

News from DavyMarkham (17 March 2008)

Advanced eddy current probe and driver

Monitran has launched the T3, a highly innovative turbo-machinery tip-timing sensor and driver, for use on gas turbines, helicopters and aero engines

News from Monitran (17 March 2008)

Enhancing customer service at the wine laboratory

Specialist wine laboratory Corkwise has turned to the QSI WinLims Rental solution for contract laboratories to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of its laboratory information management procedures

News from Quality Systems International (UK) (17 March 2008)

Roof mounted generator is vibration shielded

User Application Article A containerised roof mounted 1000kVA Generator was recently supplied by AVK to a new building for Lewisham Hospital, insulated so as not to keep the patients awake

News from AVK|SEG UK (17 March 2008)

PLM Solutions training school to be established

EDS Technologies, India's largest Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Solutions provider, has announced an agreement with PSG College of Technology to start PLM tools training in Coimbatore

News from EDS Technologies (17 March 2008)

A novel rotating paddle type solids level control

The Step-a-Matic is a patented rotary paddle solids point level probe using a new and unique gearless and clutchless drive system, providing much improved operational reliability

News from Synatel Instrumentation (17 March 2008)

Strong demand in low voltage motor drives market

Early indicators suggest the low voltage motor drives market in 2007 continued the recent trend of double digit growth, and in some regions, even surpassed the growth seen in 2006

News from IMS Research (17 March 2008)

New process industries product manager for Sandvik

Sandvik has appointed Barinder Ghai as its new Product Manager to specialise in applications for the process industries in the UK

News from Sandvik Process Systems (17 March 2008)

On-line total phosphate in waste water

The latest addition to the range from Applikon Analytical BV is the new ADI 2019D Process Colorimeter for total phosphate measurement Brochure Available

News from Applikon Analytical (17 March 2008)

Chemical engineering recruitment

Specialist technical and engineering recruitment firm NES has appointed two new recruitment consultants to its chemical engineering and validation division

News from NES Group (17 March 2008)

Flexible hose for food and beverage applications

NewAge Industries introduces a new hose developed for the food and beverage industry: it offers durability yet is more flexible than other rubber food and beverage hoses of similar construction Brochure Available

News from AdvantaPure (17 March 2008)

UK 2008 Budget response from Brookson

Martin Hesketh, MD of Brookson, one of the leading providers of accountancy, tax advice and other support services to contractors, comments on Alistair Darling's maiden Budget

News from Editorial Articles: Miscellaneous submissions (17 March 2008)

CT drives for major Serbian mine project

User Application Article Heavy duty AC drives from Control Techniques have been chosen for a major open-cast coal mining project in Kostolac, some 90 km south-east of Belgrade Brochure Available

News from Control Techniques (17 March 2008)

SCADA systems on show at Entelec 2008

CSE-Semaphore announces that its SCADA system products will be on show at Entelec 2008, in Houston from April 9-11

News from CSE-Semaphore (17 March 2008)

Building on product reliability in weighing

User Application Article Chronos Richardson will supply Planters Clayton with three new weighers for the expansion of a rubber crumb production plant in Europe, continuing a long standing supply relationship

News from Chronos Richardson (17 March 2008)

"Don't rush into binning Biofuels"

Dr David Brown, Chief Executive at the IChemE, has spoken out against the recent criticisms of biofuels, and warned they could still be a key source of global energy supplies in the coming years

News from IChemE (Institution of Chemical Engineers) (17 March 2008)

Compact and intelligent Ion Chromatography

Metrohm compact Ion Chromatography (IC) instruments have revolutionised IC applications, particularly for routine water and environmental analyses Brochure Available

News from Metrohm UK (17 March 2008)

Air compressors - with much more

As you might expect, the leading UK provider of compressed air products and process systems also offers a wide range of air compressors

News from Thorite (17 March 2008)

Rugged products for a harsh welding environment

Turck announces its new Welding Solutions catalogue, specifically designed for customers who use sensors and connectivity products in welding environments.

News from Turck (17 March 2008)

New flowmeter for laboratory and pilot plants

The Titan 800D digital flowmeter is more cost-effective than the glass tube variable area flowmeter, the conventional first choice for visual liquid flow measurement in the laboratory or pilot plant Brochure Available

News from Titan Enterprises (17 March 2008)

Family owned Arco appoints new Directors

Nicholas Hildyard has been appointed as Joint Managing Director of Arco, the leading UK supplier of safety equipment and workwear

News from Arco (17 March 2008)

Mono wins framework agreement with SWW

Mono (NOV) has won a new joint framework agreement with South West Water for the supply of high performance progressing cavity pumps and parts

News from Mono Pumps (17 March 2008)

3D contour mapping of silo contents

The new APM 3DLevelScanner takes the guesswork out of bulk solids measurement in bins and large silos

News from APM Automation Solutions (17 March 2008)

New 3D continuous level monitor for silos

Golconda has been appointed agents in the UK for the APM range of sonic based continuous level detectors with 3D mapping capability

News from Golconda (17 March 2008)

Industrial weighing and level control expertise

With over 15 years of industrial weighing and level control experience, Minsterport have encountered every type of weighing and level problem

News from Minsterport (17 March 2008)

The easyfairs Solids and Bulk Handling Expo2008

A report on products of interest found at the easyfairs Solids and Bulk Handling Exhibition, held at the NEC from 11-12 March, by the editor, Nick Denbow

News from SPECIAL REPORT by the Editor (17 March 2008)

Level alarms for dry solids storage

Technical Background Article Adrian Morris of Synatel reviews the methods for fixed point level alarm monitoring on silos, tanks and containers for powders, plastic pellets or granules