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Remote and condition monitoring in chemical plants  
Automation.com, January 2012
By Gianni Minetti, Paradox Engineering
Chemical plants struggle with growing complexity and are often instrumented for process control. Wireless sensors might not always be a viable option, while wireless transmission seems to be the best choice. So how to conjugate these two elements?

Versatility key in level measurement technology
European Chemical Engineer, January 2012
By Sean Ottewell
The latest level measurement technologies can cope with dust, noise, strong air currents and corrosive atmospheres - while being robust, accurate and low-maintenance.

Coriolis benefits for oil and gas industry  
Control Engineering Europe, December 2011
By Andre Verdone, KROHNE
Several measurement standards are now moving towards the use of Coriolis mass flowmeters, which can measure mass flow directly, at the same time as they measure temperature and density.

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Invensys introduces Foxboro Model RTT80 Temperature Transmitter
Model RTT80 two-wire temperature transmitter has HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus and Profibus PA protocols, dual sensor inputs, diagnostics and alarms.

Omega introduces MM Series Silicon Pressure Transducers
An On Line product configurator allows a user to select specific features including accuracy from 0.4 to 0.05%, range from 10 inH2O to 5000 psi, etc.

Emerson introduces ProLink III tool for Coriolis flow meters
ProLink III is a configuration, data-logging, and troubleshooting tool for Micro Motion Coriolis flow and density products.

Other Product Announcements

• Palmer Instruments announces pressure transducers
• Monitor Technologies introduces collapsible paddle Bin Level Switch
• Sage Metering introduces Sage Clear gas flow meter
• Universal Flow Monitors adds intrinsic safety to Coolpoint flowmeters
• Dynasonics announces DXN portable ultrasonic flowmeter
• General Monitors releases IR700 Infrared CO2 Point Detector

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RheoSense describes viscosity test protocol
Application note describes a viscosity test protocol that achieves viscosity measurement using only 20µl (microliter) of sample fluid.

Video Explains Interface Detection for Air, Oil and Gas  
Video demonstrates how a Flow Switch can be configured to detect the interface of air, oil and water in oil/gas production operations, refining plants and storage facilities.

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Wireless conductivity transmitters help prevent chemical discharge
Control Engineering Europe, December 2011
Korsnäs Gävle is using Emerson's Smart Wireless conductivity and temperature transmitters to collect critical leak-detection monitoring data at its board and paper production unit at Gävlebukten, Sweden.

Simplicity = Freedom
Control, December 2011
By Jim Montague
Southern States Chemical used Emerson's CHARacterization Modules (CHARMs) for Delta V electronic marshalling to simplify and streamline a new sulfuric acid plant in Wilmington, N.C.

Acoustic process analytics
South Africa Instrumentation & Control, November 2011
Europe's largest production facility for ammonia and nitrogen fertiliser in Sluiskil, The Netherlands, tried to measure nitric acid, but it ate the flowmeters. An ultrasonic meter saved the day.

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Energy Harvesters reduce wiring and battery costs for wireless sensors
Automation.com, January 2012
By Roy Freeland, Perpetuum
Energy Harvesters are now readily available to power most low power wireless installations.

Signal Conditioning: Getting the most for your money
Automation.com, December 2011
By Acromag
This paper reviews signal conditioning features such as accuracy, adjustability, isolation, surge withstand capability, RFI/EMI protection, packaging, and repairability.

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ISA announces Robert E. Lindeman as its 2012 President  
Lindeman will work with ISA leaders to continue moving the Society toward meeting its strategic goals.

Flowserve promotes Thomas L. Pajonas to chief operating officer  
Pajonas, formerly senior vice president and president of the Flow Control Division, assumes the role of COO responsible for both the Flow Control Division and the Flow Solutions Group.

Pressure Transmitter Market reaches $2.4 Billion  
Pressure transmitters were $2.40 billion in 2010, and will reach $3.22 billion in worldwide revenues in 2015.

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Metso to automate Stora Enso containerboard project in Poland  
Metso will supply MetsoDNA Automation System, Process Info Management System, Control and On/off-valves as well as Consistency transmitters and Field Instruments.

Wireless level gauging solution for refinery  
Control Engineering Europe, January 2012
The state-owned Tüpras refinery in Izmir, Turkey, has placed an order with Emerson Process Management for a tank gauging system that includes 85 wireless TankRadar Rex radar level gauges.

Emerson to automate lead and zinc plant in China
Emerson will provide a DeltaV automation system, AMS Suite asset management software, and smart field devices using Foundation fieldbus and WirelessHART.

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Basic Instrumentation School
February 15, 2012 - February 16, 2012
Location: La Porte, TX
The Endress+Hauser introductory course to instrumentation will provide maintenance and engineering personnel with a basic understanding of wiring, signals, instrumentation technologies, applications and installations.
Price: $1200.00

Flow School - Introductory
February 21, 2012 - February 23, 2012
Location: Matthews, NC
The Endress+Hauser introductory course to flow will provide maintenance and engineering personnel with a basic understanding of numerous flow technologies, plus in-depth training on magnetic and Coriolis flow meters.
Price: $1200.00

Certified PROFIBUS PA Engineer Training
February 28, 2012 - March 2, 2012
Location: Greenwood, IN
The Endress+Hauser Certified PROFIBUS PA Engineer Training is a world wide recognized training program. It is standardized by PROFIBUS International to create a quality platform for PROFIBUS qualified persons who are acknowledged by an official exam.
Price: $3000.00

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Hannover Messe 2012
April 23, 2012 - April 27, 2012
Location: Hannover, Germany
Boasting eight flagship trade fairs with exhibitors and trade visitors from all over the world, HANNOVER MESSE will once again confirm its unique global standing in 2012. It remains without rival as a showcase of industrial technology, with more world firsts on display and more integrated solutions than elsewhere.

58th International Instrumentation Symposium
June 4, 2012 - June 8, 2012
Location: Lajolla, CA, USA
The event offers technical information and training in the traditional areas of measurements/sensors, instrumentation systems, data and advanced system/sensor technology and other state-of-the-art areas. Attendees will gain insight into critical technical topics including: electronic instrumentation, wireless technology, cyber security, aerospace systems, process measurement and control and more.

Sensors Expo & Conference
June 6, 2012 - June 7, 2012
Location: Rosemont, IL, USA
The Expo Floor and Conference brings together over 4,000 engineers, scientists and industry professionals from around the world to see the latest innovations in sensor technology, learn about the most important sensing trends, and network with industry leaders.

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