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Anton Paar’s new L-Dens 427 process density meters

Anton Paar is pleased to announce the release of the L-Dens 427 T Ex online density meter. It is accurate, compact, and cost efficient.

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Chlorine Analyzer System by GF Piping Systems

GF Piping Systems introduces the Signet 4630 Free-Chlorine Analyzer System. Signet 4630 Chlorine Analyzer System is integrated, all-in-one system designed to measure free chlorine, designed with amperometric-based sensing technology.

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ISA's 6th Annual Water & Wastewater and Automatic Controls Symposium
June 22-23, 2011

The WWAC Symposium will help professionals in the water and wastewater industry understand how automatic control applications affect processing and distribution of water treatment and provide an outstanding opportunity to gain valuable technical information and training.

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Making the Case for New Technology  
Flow Control, March 2011
By Steve Milford, Endress+Hauser
This article considers the significant potential for MRO that exists among the extensive installed base of older mechanical flowmeters, where the existing flowmeter technology was once the best or only solution for a particular application, but now, for several possible reasons, it no longer is.

Using smart instrumentation  
Plant Engineering, April 2011
By Craig McIntyre, Endress+Hauser
All you need to know to deploy smart instruments throughout your processes, and get the highest performance available. The capabilities are there if you put them to work.

Online Analytics Improves Batch Operations  
Chemical Processing, April 2011
By Robert Wojewodka, Lubrizol, and Dawn Marruchella, Emerson
Online analytics can provide manufacturers with additional insight and benefits through greater understanding of batch processes. This should lead to an increase in the consistency of quality products as well as greater throughput through better yields. Registration required to read article.

Temperature Techniques  
Control Engineering Asia, March 2011
By Chikezie Nwaoha
There are different types of industrial temperature measurement instruments used to measure the temperature profile of a fluid, gas or solid. The key ones are detailed and described here.

Ultrasonic Transmitters vs. Guided-Wave Radar for Level Measurement  
Sensors, March 2011
By Dave Grumney, Flow Line Options
This article provides information on two of the most commonly used level measurement technologies—ultrasonic and guided-wave radar (GWR).

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Anton Paar releases L-Dens 427 T Ex density meter
The T Ex model is an explosion-proof version that automatically calculates temperature-corrected density, API gravity, and a variety of concentrations based on density.

Emerson announces Daniel 3812 Liquid Ultrasonic Flow Meter
This meter can be used to measure liquid products with a high accuracy of ±0.3% and repeatability of ± 0.1% due to sophisticated algorithms and the configuration of its measuring ultrasonic paths.

Omega announces PHH-SD1 pH/ORP meters
PHH-SD1 series features an LCD display, automatic buffer calibration, RS232/USB interface and automatic temperature compensation.

TURCK releases TTM temperature transmitters
TTM series temperature transmitters feature an analog output that eliminates the need for specialized RTD PLC input cards.

Martel releases BetaGauge Pressure Calibrators for EX Applications
BetaGauge 311A-EX and 321A-EX have IECEx and ATEX certification for use in hazardous areas.

Dwyer releases Series ULB Ultrasonic Solid Level Transmitter
The Series ULB is a direct-install level transmitter designed for non-contact measurement of solid levels.

Other Product Announcements

• Endress+Hauser Announces Promass 83X/84X four-tube Coriolis Flowmeter
• Paine announces 212-40-020 Pressure & Temperature Transducers
• LumaSense introduces two multi-purpose infrared pyrometers
• Dynasonics develops BIM files for TFX flow meters
• ifm efector announces LMT Series Sanitary Point-Level Sensor
• Flowserve introduces Valbart Trunnion-Mounted Control Ball Valve
• Yokogawa releases new modules for STARDOM Control System
• Assured Automation announces PVC and Polypro Butterfly Valves
• Omega announces UWRTD RTD-to-Wireless Converter
• Emerson announces Roxar Downhole Wireless PT Sensor

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Anton Paar Publishes Density Sensor Brochure  
Brochure describes L-Dens 427 series of density sensors for measuring low viscosity, non-corrosive fluids such as the intermediate and end products of refineries, crude oil, LPG, lubricants,ethanol, biodiesel and chemicals.

ABB publishes brochure on 2600T family of pressure transmitters  
The brochure highlights a comprehensive range of pressure measurement products, stressing reliability and simplified installation and configuration.

FCI publishes CD Catalog for Flow/Level Measurement  
2011 FCI CD Catalog assists engineers in specifying the right flow, level or temperature instrument for improving plant process control lines or increasing OEM equipment performance.

McCrometer announces FPI Mag Flow Meter PP  
Powerpoint presentation describes the application and ownership advantages of the hot tap full profile insertion FPI Mag Flow Meter.

ISA Technical Report Provides Guidance for EDDL Users  
ISA-TR104.00.03 is intended to provide factual guidance in using EDDL for device integration.

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Pharmaceutical manufacturer saves 40% in CIP costs  
Control Engineering Europe, March 2011
Converting a manual clean-in-place (CIP) process to automatic across 80 reaction vessels, using pressure transmitters, condition sensors and flow meters, enabled a UK-based pharmaceutical manufacturer to achieve savings of £120,000 per annum.

VEGA level radars help deliver £12M savings at TATA  
Process & Control Today, April 2011
TATA Steel in Scunthorpe, UK, measures level in in a steel-pouring ladle with non-contact VEGAPULS radars. VEGAPULS radars work using low power microwave pulses which are reflected from the surface to measure the level.

Flowmeter Boosts Solvent Recovery  
Control, April 2011
By Larell Palmer and Erik Schroeppel, Eli Lilly
Eli Lilly replaced existing differential pressure/orifice flowmeters with Coriolis flowmeters from Emerson in its fermentation-based process to produce animal health products.

Ohio WWTP uses Flo-Corp radar level transmitter for influent water flow  
The accuracy of the radar level system at the WWTP is extremely important and the data collected has helped addressed an ongoing problem with I & I (infiltration and inflow).

Flowmeters help recover lost revenues and promote energy efficiency  
What’s New in Process Technology, February 2011
By ABB Australia
As a result of installing new flowmeters, Virginia Commonwealth University has reduced annual steam losses in the generation plant from 16 to 5% and enabled the plant to recover more than US$1,275,000 a year in lost revenues.

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Ultrasonic Transmitters vs. Guided Wave Radar for Level  
By Flow Line Options
It is important to choose the right level transmitter for your process conditions. This paper provides information on two of the most commonly used level measurement technologies - Ultrasonic and Guided Wave Radar.

Food Process Monitoring
By FLIR
Infrared (IR) thermography can make automated non-contact temperature measurements in many food processing applications. Analog video outputs can be viewed on video monitors, and digital temperature data, including MPEG4 video outputs, can be routed to a computer via Ethernet.

Non-metallic Enclosures in Outdoor Environments  
By Hoffman
Enclosures can house electronic controls and electrical systems in outdoor applications, protecting sensitive components from extreme environments and hazards such as water, chemicals, temperatures, dust and dirt.

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Randy Hauer named director of ISA Analysis Division  
Hauer, Product Manager for Sulfur Recovery Products at AMETEK, has been active with the ISA Analysis Division since 1992.

Yokogawa Appoints Chester Mroz Head of North American Business  
Mroz was the President of ABB’s petroleum, chemical and consumer industries business area based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Vortex Flowmeter Market to reach $303.7 million by 2014  
Flow Research study finds one cause of this upward growth is the versatility of vortex flowmeters, which can readily measure liquids, steam, and gas.

HART Communication Foundation supports latest EDDL Standard  
Recent improvements to the EDDL standard include support for offline configuration with default parameters, Unicode character sets, and ability to display all device diagnostics and setup information.

Palmer Wahl Instrumentation Group celebrates 175 years  
Originally founded in Cincinnati Ohio in 1836 by James Foster, Jr., Palmer Wahl has been a consistent innovator since the 18th century, developing the first thermometer made in America - the Foster Cup - in 1852.

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Siemens to supply controls to Louisiana Sugar Refining  
Siemens will provide electrical and control technology to the largest North American sugar refinery, a joint venture set up with Sugar Growers and Refiners, Cargill and Imperial Sugar Company.

ABB to provide fresh drinking water for desert city in Sahara  
ABB is providing a power, mechanical and System 800xA automation solution for a large water transfer project in a remote and rainless region of the Sahara Desert.

Emerson to supply DeltaV electronic marshalling to Solvay  
Solvay’s Tavaux plant faces the task of managing a collection of control systems from multiple suppliers. This includes DCSs, PLCs, relay-based systems, pneumatic systems, and emergency shutdown systems (ESD).

Intertec to supply enclosures for offshore gas project  
Intertec is supplying 160 Diabox 87 pre-assembled electrically heated instrumentation enclosures for the Deep Panuke offshore gas project in the Atlantic, 250 km southeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Emerson to meter oil at new terminal in southern Iraq  
Emerson’s Daniel metering systems will measure the amount of oil as custody is transferred from producers to shippers through the Al-Basra terminal.

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Transducer/Transmitter Installation for Nuclear Safety Applications Using ANSI/ISA-67.01.01 (IC67)
May 19, 2011 - May 20, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This course will cover the ANSI/ISA-67.01.01 standard relating to the installation of transducers for nuclear safety-related applications. The course emphasis will be a review of established requirements and recommendations for the installation of transducers and auxiliary equipment for nuclear applications outside of the main reactor vessel.

Installing, Calibrating, and Maintaining Electronic Instruments (TI25)
June 6, 2011 - June 10, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This popular course offers a combination of practical information and hands-on experience, covering proper installation, calibration, and maintenance of electronic instruments.

Grounding in Instrumentation Systems (TI21W1)
June 8, 2011
2:00 PM - (GMT -5:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada), Bogota, Lima Time Zone
This seminar covers grounding requirements, concepts, and applications in the measurement and control areas. Terminologies, types of grounding systems, and shielding relevant to grounding are areas of emphasis.

Advanced Operation of Digital (Smart) Transmitters (TS17)
June 13, 2011 - June 15, 2011
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, USA
This lab-intensive course focuses on digital transmitter fundamentals, the configuration and calibration process, the measurements of multiple variables, and the utilization of computer-based configuration tools.

Introduction to Industrial Pressure, Level, and Density Measurement Technologies (EI05E) - Online
July 11, 2011 - August 26, 2011
This course presents an overview of the principles and applications of modern pressure, level, and density measurement systems, emphasizing underlying instrument technologies; device performance and design; and specification, selection, installation, and maintenance requirements for instruments and transmitters.

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57th International Instrumentation Symposium
June 20, 2011 - June 24, 2011
Location: St. Louis, MO, USA
The symposium will provide an outstanding opportunity to gain valuable technical information and training in the traditional areas of measurements/sensors, instrumentation systems, data and advanced system/sensor technology as well as innovative papers in many other areas. The symposium is recognized for discussion of new and innovative instrumentation techniques.

6th Annual Water and Wastewater Symposium
June 22, 2011 - June 23, 2011
Location: St. Louis, MO, USA
The WWAC Symposium will help professionals in the water and wastewater industry understand how automatic control applications affect processing and distribution of water treatment and provide an outstanding opportunity to gain valuable technical information and training.

ISA Expo Control 2011 / Mexico
August 24, 2011 - August 26, 2011
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
ISA Expo Control 2011 is the exhibition in Mexico that will allow you to achieve those goals by bringing together the most important national and international companies in instrumentation, control, automation, robotics, software, hardware and measurement.

AUTOMATION 2011
September 20, 2011 - September 23, 2011
Location: Mumbai, India
Automation 2011 will highlight products trends, services and solutions in the field of Factory Automation, Process Automation & Control System, Field Instrumentation, Robotics, Drives & Various Bus Technology, Building Automation, Hydraulics & Pneumatics

ISA Automation Week 2011
October 17, 2011 - October 20, 2011
Location: Mobile, AL, USA
This world-class conference will cover seven technical tracks in depth and will be designed with information critical to several identified automation and control career paths. ISA Automation Week provides you with the opportunity to get the best unbiased knowledge available to help you in your jobs and your future.

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