Owing to its excellent insulating properties, sulphur hexafluoride or SF6 is primarily used in medium to high-voltage gas-insulated switchgears (GIS). As one of six greenhouse gases, it must not be released into the atmosphere.
Effective level control in Milk of Lime mixing vessel
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The connection of pressure, differential pressure and flow meters using an impulse line is not only expensive, but prone to measurement errors. The Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. thus relies on the AS-Schneider Close Coupled Installation in its refinery
Replacing unreliable belt drive systems with gear motors and variable speed drives enhances control and reduces breakdowns at German plant
Pressure surges in liquid- or gas-filled pipes are unavoidable. The damage they cause can be avoided, however. With the LEO 5 manometer, pressure peaks can be detected early and the necessary precautions can be taken
By implementing technology from PROFIBUS and PROFINET International in conjunction with a reliable infrastructure, users can create the basis for Industry 4.0 and big data through end-to-end digital communication
LAPP needed impressive products and patience to establish a foothold in Chile’s food and beverage industry. Its most high-profile customer in the South American country is a globally leading manufacturer of soft drinks
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Delta Robots and Vision System for Smart Bell Pepper Packaging
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Safety is a paramount concern nowadays and in Oral Solid Dosage production the main challenge is the protection of operating staff. This is why containment solutions for OSD are primarily focused on safety
Shorter product cycles, a changing raw material base, more individualized customer demands – the process industry is facing a range of challenges. Modularization is one approach that helps move the process industry into the “4.0” age
This advanced technology developed by the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, the West of Scotland and Galway enables breakthrough in the culture of 3D mineralised bone tissue
Transport robotics concept for the security area at Oslo Airport-Gebr. Heinemann requires an automated transport solution and relies on EK Automation for replenishment of products at duty free shop
For a service provider in Düren, Germany, an automation retrofit includes secured remote access to ensure high equipment availability. To that end, the firm relies on Security Modules and a new Network Management Platform
In chemical and pharmaceutical environments, it is sometimes hard to maintain the integrity of the product during dispensing operations, especially in IBC. This challenge was accepted by CO.RA. with its DUK, a flexible and easy cleanable system
Accontrol S7 programmable controller simulation software from Delta Logic played a key role in the development and implementation of a new SCADA system for the Mont Blanc Tunnel. Thanks to this software, it was possible to achieve a smooth transition to t
Complex processes happen in petrochemical plants. Monitoring operations and preventing accidents is therefore of fundamental importance to improve production. Two case studies from Magnetrol explain how
Install, control, and report in hazardous areas. Pepperl+Fuchs can provide assembled enclosures in just five days thanks to the intelligent configurability, meeting the needs of installers that expect quick delivery from electrical equipment suppliers
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