ISSN 1476-3397 Process Engineer November 2011 For Engineers… by Engineers


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Peristaltic Pumping


Tackling tricky problems


Integrated approach to automation


Plant optimisation key to effi cient production


Effi cient hose and tube cleaning overcomes contamination


Flowmeter advances


Contents Process Engineer For Engineers… by Engineers


The advantages of peristaltic pumps include no contamination of the fluid being pumped and no contamination of the pump. See page 11.


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11 PROCESS EQUIPMENT UPDATE 4 Peristaltic pumping tackles tricky processing problems 4 Mixers focus on energy efficiency and customer service


European Chemical Engineer


4 Versatility key in level measurement technology 4 Bulk solids handling – from silos to containers


28 PLANT MANAGEMENT 4 Prepare for operational excellence in the hydrocarbon industry


33 MATERIALS HANDLING 4 Harsh environments, accuracy and cost drives flow meter advances


41 INSTRUMENTATION 4Monitoring relative humidity accurately 4 World’s first ATEX approved portable flow meter


46 AUTOMATION & CONTROL 4 Plant-wide control optimisation


7 What’s next after Lean? 8 Process systems for biotech plants


23 Contamination Control 24 Rupture disc 26 Blowers/Exhausters 26 Dry Vacuum Pump


26 Hot Air Blower 26 Magnetic Couplings 37 Protective Clothing 45 Thermal imaging 45 Industrial Transmitters 48 Index of Advertisers


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