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February 2009 |
Sponsor: Control Microsystems |
Enhanced Integration from Sensor to Enterprise
From sensor to enterprise, Control Microsystems provides SCADA solutions with a full suite of products for enhanced integration of municipal water and wastewater automation, natural gas and crude oil production, gathering, pipeline automation, and a wide variety of other industrial automation applications. Products include the industry-renowned SCADAPack controllers, SCADASense intelligent sensors, SCADARange wireless process instruments, SCADAWave data radios, and ClearSCADA, the state-of-the-art SCADA host platform.
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Sponsor: Endress+Hauser |
Endress+Hauser has highest accuracy Coriolis flowmeter
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National and International approvals for custody transfer
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Internationally accredited, fully traceable calibration rigs according to ISO/IEC 17025 (SAS, A2LA, CNAS)
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Measures several process parameters: mass and volume flow, density, concentration as well as temperature.
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Sponsor: TURCK |
BCF10 Capacitive Level Sensors with Noise Immunity
TURCK has incorporated their proven noise immunity technology into BCF10 capacitive sensors specially designed for level applications. The sensor's flat-pack housing is small in size, making it more flexible for mounting in level applications. It also has the ability to detect liquids with high concentrations of chlorides, such as soaps and cleaners.
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| Featured Articles |
Seeing is believing
InTech, January 2009
By Ellen Fussell Policastro
As an alternative for measuring weld quality, Edison Welding Institute (EWI) redesigned a probe to use ultrasonic waves. Vision software allows them to measure the spot weld nugget sizes without destroying the part.
Flow Meter Calibration – means to an end or positive thinking?
Control Engineering Europe, December 2008
By Andy Mayber, Stream Measurement
Flowmeters used for batching raw materials such as alcohol, purified water or detergent, need formal records. In some cases this is for Customs and Excise, but more importantly it ensures quality of output. However, this can only be assured through regular competent calibration, as this is the proof of compliance.
Sensor Sense: Ultrasonic sensors
Machine Design, December 2008
By Robert Repas
Because the sensor uses sound waves rather than light, ultrasonic sensors provide an effective alternative to optical sensors in wet or dirty environments, as well as in applications where the target object is translucent or reflective.
Thoughts on Commissioning a New Sensor
Sensors, December 2008
By G. Raymond Peacock
To commission a sensor, you're simply ensuring the sensing device is functioning and will continue to do so for an appropriate length of time. Here are some ideas on how you can make the process go as well as possible.
Challenges of Temperature Sensing
Control Engineering, December 2008
By Peter Welander
Measuring each of the “big four” process variables has its specific peculiarities, but temperature seems particularly controversial. In fact, this apparently simple task often gets complicated. This tutorial explains why.
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Advancing vortex durability and intelligence for energy measurements
By Peter Kucmas, Endress + Hauser
White paper explains principles of the Differential Switched Capacitor (DSC) type of vortex flow meters, which eliminate sensitivity to vibration, fluid pulsation, hydraulic noise and rapid temperature changes.
Precise Level Indication
By Andrew Sim, Baumer Swindon/UK
There are various methods to precisely measure the level in a container. In environments that allow for direct contact, devices based on conductivity are most suitable.
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| Resources & Literature |
On-line sensor application tool adds diaphragm seal sizing
Applicator Version 10.05.00 from Endress+Hauser is now available for sizing diaphragm seals.
Flow Handbook - Hands-on Guide to Industrial Flow Metering
The Flow Handbook, a hands-on guide to industrial flow metering, is available from Endress+Hauser free-of-charge. This 456-page, hardbound handbook gives readers a more in-depth understanding of the way modern flowmeters actually work. This new handbook is valued at $110 and includes an Endress+Hauser bookmark.
Emerson publishes Rosemount Analytical brochure
Products included are gas chromatographs, gas analyzers, continuous emissions monitoring systems, oxygen analyzers, pH transmitters, conductivity analyzers, turbidity analyzers, and more.
Kavlico releases easy-to-navigate sensor website
Site covers pressure, position (LVDT & RVDT), force, level, tilt, media quality, and other specialty sensors and transducers.
ISA publishes 2nd edition of pressure, level and density measurement book
"Industrial Pressure, Level, and Density Measurement," Second Edition, by Donald R. Gillum, includes a new chapter covering equipment selection, mounting techniques, and specifications.
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| Application Stories |
Coriolis mass flow meter measures liquid Carbon Dioxide
By Endress + Hauser
By incorporating a Coriolis mass flow meter in this application, the customer is able to track true mass flow from the pressurized liquid stream at -140°F during the filling process of truck and rail cars.
Emerson automates China’s Huaneng coal-fired power plant
Emerson installed an Ovation expert control system, Smart Wireless, AMS Suite predictive maintenance software, and Rosemount wireless pressure and temperature transmitters.
Cagnazzi Racing uses Fluke thermal imager in drag races
Cagnazzi Racing uses a Fluke Ti25 to spot the borders of the cooler track area, so they can set the cars up to avoid making the critical shift to second gear as they cross the transition zone.
Virtual Plant Provides Real Insights
Chemical Processing, January 2009
By Gregory K. McMillan, et al
Today, many pH control systems are operating in manual or severely oscillating in automatic. Effective automatic pH control often should be possible — this belief led to a project at Monsanto’s Luling, La., plant to improve a pH control system for wastewater.
Analyzing Critical Flow Measurements
Control Engineering, January 2009
By Jim Ralston and Scott Monton, ProSoft Technology
Part 2: Custody transfer of fuel products demands sophisticated flow analysis beyond volume readings. Two users discuss their applications.
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| Featured Training |
Energy Management Seminars
February 2009, various locations
Free energy management seminar focuses on the realization of cost savings associated with better measurement of natural gas, steam and compressed air.
Measurement Science Conference
March 23-27, 2009 Anaheim, California
The conference consists of multiple training sessions covering numerous topics that span the measurement science technical and managerial field.
Smart Sensor Systems Course
April 20-23, 2009 Delft, The Netherlands
Lectures are given by top experts from universities and industries. Prerequisites include a basic knowledge of electrical circuits and systems.
Thermal Solutions & Motor Solutions Conferences
May 7-8, 2009 Columbus, Ohio
Educational and networking conferences showcase the knowledge and benefits of using infrared thermography and motor circuit analysis. Gain professional development and industry insight from paper presentations, case studies, product demos & expert forums
Hazardous Area Instrumentation Training Course - Electronic Download
This is a self-paced training course which covers all aspects of instrumentation and automation systems used in hazardous (classified) locations.
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| Company & Organizational News |
SIXNET names Hilton Nicholson President and CEO
Nicholson succeeds former CEO Steve Schoenberg, who will continue to serve on the company’s board of directors.
Research will aid oil industry in cost cutting
European Chemical Engineer, December 2008
Research is developing technology for positive displacement flow meters capable of measuring flow rates below 0.003 litres per hour. Many oil wells are now less productive. Oil is being extracted at a much slower rate and smaller quantities of chemical additives are needed during refining. These need to be measured accurately at low flow rates.
Flow Research says ultrasonic flowmeter market to hit $700 million by 2012
The study shows the worldwide ultrasonic flowmeter market at $440 million in 2007, up from $255 million in 2002, with a projected compound average growth rate of 9.8% through 2012.
Hannover Fair covers Condition Monitoring
A Conditioning Monitoring Systems presentation will be held during HANNOVER MESSE, targeted at plant and machinery engineering
Dr Georg H Endress, founder of E+H, dies in Switzerland
Company founder Dr Georg H Endress died on 14 December 2008 after a brief illness. He established the Endress+Hauser Group, an international company for industrial measurement and automation engineering with over 8,300 employees worldwide.
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| Project News |
Yokogawa to control Australia’s largest gas-fired power station
Yokogawa will supply CENTUM VP control system, ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System, Exaquantum Plant Information Management System, and a variety of transmitters.
Cameron to supply ultrasonic flow meters for Keystone Pipeline project
Caldon LEFM 280Ci Ultrasonic Meters will be used at each of the pumping stations along the 2,148-mile pipeline to measure oil as the pump discharge header is reduced from 30-plus to 20 inches.
Transocean standardizes on FLIR infrared cameras
Process and Control Today, December 2008
Transocean is the world’s largest offshore drilling contractor with 146 rigs worldwide. Last year the company provided each of its rigs with their own FLIR Systems cameras.
On-line pressurised leak sealing
Oil & Gas Engineering News, November 2008
Furmanite has been awarded an on-going contract to provide on-line pressurised leak sealing and pressure safety valve testing to Karachaganak Petroleum Operating BV (KPO), in the Karachaganak field, Kazakhstan.
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Greenhouse Gas Measurement Symposium
March 23-24, 2009 San Francisco, CA.
The symposium will provide a forum to discuss novel concepts in GHG emission source measurement, measurement-based modeling, and surrogate-monitoring assessment.
Image Sensors Europe 2009
March 24-26, 2009 London, UK
Addresses the latest trends and technologies within the image sensors industry and the most advanced application areas including security, surveillance, broadcasting, medical equipment, machine vision and automotive.
MTEC
March 25-26, 2009 Birmingham, UK
MTEC is the complete sensors, measurement and instrumentation event for the UK and Ireland and features technology related to instruments and techniques for practical measurement as required in engineering, utility, process, chemistry and life sciences sectors.
The Vision Show
March 31-April 2, 2009 Phoenix, Arizona
North America’s leading showcase of machine vision and imaging components and solutions. The accompanying conference features practical, real-world training that you can put into practice right away.
ISA Analysis Division Symposium
April 19-23, 2009 Houston, Texas
The theme, “Analytical Solutions for Energy Optimization & Environmental Compliance,” covers process analysis topics including methods, applications, system operation and maintenance.
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