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The Botlek Tank Terminal in Rotterdam uses Rotork electric valve actuators for automated flow control and safety-related duties for a variety of liquid bulk products.

The Micropulse TA12 is a non-contact linear position sensor for continuous feedback on hydraulically and pneumatically actuated valves.

FS10A Flow Switch/Monitor is suitable for continuous flow verification supporting process analyzer sampling systems in hazardous plant areas.

MP300 series switches are now in compliance with ATEX and are approved for zone 22 in potentially explosive dust atmospheres.

Fire Sentry is a privately-held manufacturer of fire detection and control products for a broad range of industrial markets.

Per the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC), this rating is required when installing cables into tray applications.

Exida certified the Eclipse Model 705 Guided Wave Radar Transmitter as Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 capable per IEC 61508.

Vega level sensors are being used in the decommissioning of the Dounreay nuclear plant in north Scotland.

The show will cover Permanent Electrical Safety Devices.

The Smoke Detection Knowledge Center features a wealth of content regarding the value of smoke detection in commercial settings.

The Handbook is a technical reference guide for the control systems professional, as well as a study aid for the Control Systems Engineering (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) Exam.

The approval certificate covers the full 1” to 10” size range and ASME #150 and #300 pressure classes.

Rockwell's free Safety Return on Investment (ROI) Tool relies on a basic calculation: benefits divided by costs equals ROI.

The valve meets the functional safety requirements for Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 capable per IEC 61508.

ISaGRAF will integrate its SIL 3 FlexiSafe solution to Wind River’s VxWorks RTOS Cert Platform.

Honeywell will provide automation, safety and security solutions for a new multi-train liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Queensland.

Automation.com, November 2011 By Nuris Ismail, Aberdeen Group In today's economic environment, manufacturers are under immense pressure to contribute value to the organization's bottom line by cutting costs and improving productivity wherever possible. In fact, in the Aberdeen Business Review study of over 170 manufacturers revealed that their primary goals for 2011 were profitability and cost reduction.

Automation.com, November 2011 By Mikko Ristolaine, ABB Offerings from safe stopping to more elaborate monitoring functions are being introduced and are heralding new opportunities in machine safety.

Qatargas, the world’s largest LNG producer, will install PAS PlantState Suite alarm management software across all their units.

Automation.com, November 2011 By Eric Byres, Byres Security Inc. On one hand, industry is becoming increasingly concerned about just how vulnerable control systems have become to outside attacks. At the same time, new tools and applications that improve efficiency, but increase that exposure, are appearing daily. So must we sacrifice these gains in efficiency if we want to be secure?