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May 1, 2013
Process Control text reviewed by Emerson's White
Fundamentals of Automatic Process Control. By Utpal Chaudhuri and Uttam Chaudhuri. CRC Press Inc., Taylor & Francis Group. 6000 Broken Sound Parkway, #300, Boca Raton, FL 33487. Web: crcpress.com. 2012. 303 pages. $139.95. Reviewed by Douglas White, Emerson Process Management, Houston, Tex.  Professors Uttam Ray Chaudhuri from Calcutta University (Kolkata, India; www.caluniv.ac.in) and Uptal Ray...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/Process-Control-text-reviewed-by-Emersons-White_10455.html
May 1, 2013
Inline Viscosity Measurements
Inline viscosity measurements can give continuous, realtime readings of a fluid’s viscosity during processing and consequently, can provide a means to automate the viscosity control of process fluids. While it is difficult to control all factors in the process that can affect a fluid’s viscosity (such as temperature, air bubbles, shear history, turbulence and so on), if these factors are kept...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/Inline-Viscosity-Measurements_10470.html
May 1, 2013
Monitor water quality with both UV and VIS absorbance
The new version of this company’s on-line water analyzer UV500 is dedicated to process monitoring in the chemical industry. This analyzer is...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/analyzers_gages_and_indicators/Monitor-water-quality-with-both-UV-and-VIS-absorbance_10479.html
May 1, 2013
This mobile phone can be used in hazardous zones
The Advantage 1.0 is said to be the world’s first ATEX and IEC-Ex Zone 1/21 mobile phone with 3G technology. The device is a very robust, dust- and water-proof industry...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/analyzers_gages_and_indicators/This-mobile-phone-can-be-used-in-hazardous-zones_10496.html
April 1, 2013
Cover all applications with this versatile rheometer
Anton Paar USA The MCR 702 rheometer features this company’s modular TwinDrive technology, and is said to be the only instrument capable of handling all rheological applications. The device has two synchronous EC (electrically commutated) motor units — one...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/analyzers_gages_and_indicators/Cover-all-applications-with-this-versatile-rheometer_10382.html
April 1, 2013
Safety-Instrumented Systems: Focus on Measurement Diagnostics
This article provides guidance to the designer and operator of a safety-instrumented system (SIS), with an emphasis on conducting measurements. The use of best practices to ensure the strength of the overall system design, and the use of instrument diversity to combat common causes of failure, are covered briefly. Greater detail are provided on the use of new technologies — in particular, new...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/testing/Safety-Instrumented-Systems-Focus-on-Measurement-Diagnostics_10393.html
March 1, 2013
A new alarm module for gas mixers
The NXT+ (photo) is a new alarm module that monitors the gas pressures at the inlets of the gas mixer and in the mixing gas vessel to ensure a constant process quality. These...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/alarms/A-new-alarm-module-for-gas-mixers_10284.html
March 1, 2013
A portable device that tests for fuel fraud
Nemesis is said to be the only analyzer of its kind — the first fully portable system to test for tampering in fuel. The device provides...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/analyzers_gages_and_indicators/A-portable-device-that-tests-for-fuel-fraud_10267.html
March 1, 2013
This gas-sorption analyzer has new temperature capabilities
The Cryocooler is a sample-holding accessory to this company’s gas-sorption analyzer, which is used to measure surface area and pore size of industrially useful porous materials and powders, and to investigate sorption capacity of state-of-the-art materials, such as carbons...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/analyzers_gages_and_indicators/This-gas-sorption-analyzer-has-new-temperature-capabilities_10285.html
March 1, 2013
Higher flowrates for mini Coriolis flowmeters
This company has launched a new model in its series of compact Coriolis Mass Flowmeters/Controllers for accurate measurement and control of very low flowrates. With the introduction of mini Cori-Flow model M15, the maximum flow range of...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/flow_measurement_and_control/Higher-flowrates-for-mini-Coriolis-flowmeters_10281.html
March 1, 2013
A pressure transmitter that uses a thin-film sensor
To meet the requirements of the machinery standard EN13849-1, this company has developed the pressure transmitter Type F01. This pressure transmitter attains...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/pressure_measurement_and_control/A-pressure-transmitter-that-uses-a-thin-film-sensor_10271.html
March 1, 2013
Thermowell Installation
Temperature is among the most critical measurements in the chemical process industries (CPI) for operating safe and efficient processes. Because even a small error in temperature can lead to expensive consequences, accurate and reliable monitoring of temperature is required. Thermowells The most accurate temperature measurements occur when the sensor is in direct contact with the process fluid being...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/temperature_measurement_and_control/Thermowell-Installation_10303.html
February 1, 2013
Motors: Taming the CPI’s Energy Beast
Whether for pumping, mixing, compression or ventilation, motors are used everywhere in the chemical process industries (CPI). Unfortunately, they are notoriously energy intensive, accounting for about 65% of the electrical consumption of a chemical production site. However, with the world, especially the U.S. and Europe, turning a watchful eye on energy consumption, motor and drive manufacturers are...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/Motors-Taming-the-CPIs-Energy-Beast_10152.html
February 1, 2013
See more with this new generation of spectroscopy software
AvaSoft 8.0 is the latest generation of this company’s spectroscopy software. This totally new application features multi-monitor...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/analyzers_gages_and_indicators/See-more-with-this-new-generation-of-spectroscopy-software_10148.html
February 1, 2013
Accurate RH & temperature measurement in harsh environments
To best meet specific application needs, the DT722 relative humidity (RH) and temperature transmitter is available in digital (DT722) and analog (DT722-X18) models. The digital version gives high...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/analyzers_gages_and_indicators/Accurate-RH-and-temperature-measurement-in-harsh-environments_10158.html
February 1, 2013
Increasing the sensitivity of trace-element analysis
By using electrothermal vaporization (ETV) for sample introduction, this company has greatly improved the sensitivity of its Arcos ICP-OES spectrometer for material-analysis applications. Trials verify that detection limits can be improved by an order of...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/analyzers_gages_and_indicators/Increasing-the-sensitivity-of-trace-element-analysis_10163.html
February 1, 2013
Three new digital displays for your measured values
The Afriso DA 10, 12 and 14 digital display units are suitable for displaying measured values and evaluating and controlling standard signals (4–20 mA, 0–1 and 0–10 V) from electronic transducers, especially in level...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/data_recording_and_transmission/Three-new-digital-displays-for-your-measured-values_10161.html
February 1, 2013
Compact remote I/Os save space and the cost per channel
 Four-channel analog I/O modules can be placed in a 16-mm-wide enclosure due to a new energy-saving electrical design. This results in a space savings of 50% compared to the predecessor model, says the...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/data_recording_and_transmission/Compact-remote-IOs-save-space-and-the-cost-per-channel_10164.html
February 1, 2013
A compact flowmeter that has no moving parts
Mag-View is a compact, high-quality, yet economical, device for measuring liquid flowrates in applications where flow sensors with moving parts cannot be applied. Its interference-free operation, combined...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/flow_measurement_and_control/A-compact-flowmeter-that-has-no-moving-parts_10155.html
February 1, 2013
Sizing, Specifying and Selecting Centrifugal Pumps
Determining the proper preliminary size for centrifugal pumps during the initial stages of any pump-specification exercise requires numerous calculations and assumptions. This article reviews the steps needed to size centrifugal pumps during the early stages of a project, to support initial cost-estimation efforts. Such early pump-sizing efforts are important steps toward final pump selection and detailed...
http://www.che.com/software_automation_and_control/instrumentation_automation_and_control/flow_measurement_and_control/Sizing-Specifying-and-Selecting-Centrifugal-Pumps_10179.html
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