The measurement of low flow is becoming widely used in many industries. However, the smaller the flow, the trickier it is to control and measure, and finding a suitable flow measuring technology at reasonable cost can prove challenging for both users and flow sensor manufacturers.
Absolute sterility, optimised processes and lower operating costs – the food industry is challenged to align its production procedures amid these conflicting interests. The measurement technology employed to check individual process parameters plays a decisive role here. WIKA has now opened up a new chapter in pressure instrumentation: an in-line process transmitter with a “dry” measuring cell takes monitoring of this variable in sterile applications to a higher level.
Modular system for continuous or batch processes in battery production
Joint development and construction of electric steam cracking furnaces at BASF’s Verbund site in Ludwigshafen. The technology has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by at least 90% compared to conventional steam crackers.
Optimised solution for a surveillance camera manufacturer
PCN Europe spoke to Mark Pontin, Managing Director of Resolve Optics about the challenges for lenses in optical material inspection and sorting applications.
PCN Europe spoke to Hubertus von Monschaw, Global Director Trade Fair and Product Management HANNOVER MESSE at Deutsche Messe AG, about the current challenges facing the industry and HANNOVER MESSE 2024.
Optimization of offshore wind turbines and onshore facilities for Japan’s largest wind farm
Supporting sustainability goals with zero ozone depleting potential
Engineered for quick and easy commissioning and reliable open/close valve position feedback
Exciting opportunity for real-time measurements in a metals refinery
Reliable measurements despite films and adhesion
For 5G Adoption in Existing Industrial Networks
Competence Centre for Power Electronics strenghtened by setting up 500 state-of-the-art workplaces
How can mining companies make their operations more sustainable to reduce their environmental footprints? One element that can be perfectly adapted to match the conditions is the efficient transport of the mined material. Here overland conveyors that can move large quantities of material over long distances are required. BEUMER Group relies on modern planning and layout tools to support operators at an early stage of the project and design the ideal conveying solution together with the customer.
Food and packaging machinery pose special challenges for drive and automation solutions. Functional safety concepts are of particular importance to overcome these challenges.
Mil-Standard devices available with different operating systems for versatile scenarios
Two-in-One Analyzer for measuring hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2) as part of quality and process control
Minimising programming tasks for complex processes in bulk handling
Mechanical bearings and gearboxes — like those used in electric vehicles and wind farms — are often treated with lubricants to avoid friction and wear. The voltage the components might be under impairs the effectiveness of the lubricants to such a degree that the tribological contacts are damaged. As part of the Lube.Life joint research project, researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM have developed a virtual lubricant lab, which can be used to predict the effects of electrical fields on lubricant stability.
Long Ridge Energy is one of the world’s first power plant operators to blend hydrogen with natural gas at scale. Measurement technology plays a critical role in paving the way for the decarbonization of the energy industry.
Electrochemical processes like water electrolysis will become increasingly important in the future in light of climate change and the resultant need for an energy and raw materials transition. The Fraunhofer Institute for Microengineering and Microsystems IMM is collaborating with hte GmbH to develop modular electrochemical cells. These flow cells are used in screening tasks, thereby helping optimize electrochemical production processes, such as water electrolysis.
Certified for use in Safety Instrumented Systems up to SIL 3
Flexible and versatile sensor for easy integration
Complete monitoring system in ruggedized case
Gas detection with full SIL2 3rd party approval for safety related applications
With display for local data visualisation
For measurements of absolute and gage pressure up to 1.000 bar
Valmet entered into an agreement on July 14, 2023, to acquire the Process Gas Chromatography business of Siemens AG. The value of the acquisition is EUR 102.5 million on a cash and debt-free basis subject to customary adjustments.
Designs for high or low temperature/pressure applications with a wide range of accessories and options
The new lab, in cooperation with IT security specialist genua, brings state-of-the-art OT security solutions within reach
New water treatment systems expand the product portfolio to include an essential element of the production and use of hydrogen.
Measurement with sub-millimeter accuracy saves time, costs and reduces CO₂ emissions
Additional housings for extreme ambient conditions complete product range
Precise liquid flow measurement and control in demanding environments
Available in a wide range of sizes and materials
With SPE interface for consistent IP communication from the field to the automation level
Precise Level Measurement for viscous media and with low dielectric constants
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.
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