The world is facing a fundamental change to its entire energy supply. All current methods of generating energy are under scrutiny. Nuclear energy has fallen into disrepute for a number of reasons. Meanwhile, hydropower has its own limitations in terms of scope, one of which is its immense impact on the landscape and the associated consequences for flora and fauna. Biomass is another option, but it competes with food production and is also a limited resource. Author: Wolfgang Weber, Pepperl+Fuchs
PCN Europe interviewed Rob Watkinson, Customer Support Manager at Resolve Optics about the design for optics able to withstand the high levels of radiation found in and around nuclear plants.
Combination of plastic and stainless steel results in FDA-compliant linear guide
ATEX-certified flow monitors for zones 2 and 22
Highly accurate switch with EHEDG and 3-A certification
The basis for the CIP cleaning process is an optimized interaction of the factors mechanics, time and chemistry. Cleaning agents and rinsing solutions are applied to the surfaces of the plant components via a spray head integrated into the equipment. The movement of the spray head ensures that the cleaning solutions completely wet all surfaces and thus clean them.
Adapter for locking and cleaning of sensors in immersion fittings
Variable mechanical thermostat for ATEX and SIL applications
Alternative to mechanical devices in rectangular and round formats
Optimised for bulk and mineral applications with high thermal limit and mechanical load capacities.
Easy-to-use device with added diagnostic capabilities
The Plastics Technology Centre will generate lactic acid and then PLA from fermentable sugars in biomass waste for use in packaging with active properties for cosmetics and other uses.
PCN Europe talked with Matthias Garbsch, Product Manager Safety at JUMO about the company’s JSP portfolio and the advantages for users.
Persistent droughts and heat waves in many regions of the world are forcing cities and municipalities to place a stronger focus on the reliability of the water supply not only by optimizing their networks but also by searching for additional sources that could contribute to long-term reliability. Two examples in the German county of Lörrach show how measurement and automation technology specialist Endress+Hauser supports numerous communities with innovative flow instruments.
Highly robust solution for valve position feedback
Continuous safety monitoring for working places
Certified Class '0', 100% oil-free compressed air supports the production and packaging of over 350 tonnes per day of 40 different types of flour meeting the company’s needs for quality and reliability.
Intuitively adjustable sensors with G1/2 threads for zone 2 and 22
For easy handling and cleaning without tools
Customized solutions banking on a know-how mix of IT, process engineering and automation.
For detection of low-conducting media, even process water
Simultaneous measurement of oxygen and carbon monoxide or methane concentrations for optimum combustion control in heating furnaces
Digital platform for intelligent valve management
Sepura Limited has announced that it has been purchased by London-based private equity group Epiris. The group’s Epiris Fund II purchased Sepura from Hytera Communications.
For smart devices, use in the oil industry, for example on an offshore oil platform, represents a real endurance test. The Pepperl+Fuchs brand ECOM Instruments subjected the Visor-Ex® 01, the first system consisting of smart glasses and smartphone certified for use in hazardous areas, to this endurance test during its development phase. The practical test reveals great potential for rollout in future applications.
Energy-saving motor/inverter solutions for new installations and retrofitting
What comes to mind when you hear the word “app”? WhatsApp? TikTok? Linked-in? Broadening our scope from these examples that deliver entertainment and connection, what can apps do for users in the process industries? Quite simply, an app is an application software that generates benefits for the user - on your mobile device, in the cloud or on a server 'under the desk'. Let’s take a look at three apps for process instrumentation, exploring their different approaches as well as their advantages.
Standardization provides the basis for digitizing the process plant
Fraunhofer process increases methane yield from biogas plants
Sensor analyses gas or air contents in liquids
Decentralized acquisition of intrinsically safe signals from zones 0/20 and 1/21
For particularly aggressive and abrasive media
Pharma PAT software and manufacturing automation specialist acquired by global scientific instrumentation and solution provider
Specially developed valve for installation with plastic pipes
High temperature stability allows use in CIP and SIP applications
Pre-planned routes and faster report compilation for optimised inspection processes
Methanol reformers convert easy-to-transport methanol into hydrogen. But conventional reformers still come with a number of drawbacks – catalyst attrition, to name but one example. An innovative methanol reformer for mobile applications from the Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM is able to overcome these challenges.
Safe and secure temperature data management
Easy installation for use with pneumatic linear valves
IP69K protectioin and up to 100g shock resistance for rugged environments
Digital Edition Download PDF
