Instrumentation
In the case of a critical machine condition a notification is still sent to ABB and the customer’s maintenance team. The incident is handled as a prioritised SupportLine case, even if no actual system failure occurs. So the two modules complement each other to ensure system availability and increase the overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) of the GMD system. New from Honeywell Process
Solutions is a SmartLine guided wave radar level transmitter that increases the capabilities of smart field products – and shows how much more data can be gleaned from what has been traditionally regarded as a fairly basic field instrument. The latest addition to the SmartLine industrial transmitter family, the new device can measure the level and volume of liquids inside processing tanks up to 160ft in height. The transmitter also includes the online application validation tool. This allows users to input technical data about their specific process tank and to validate that the correct level transmitter application is delivered to the site ready to install out
of the box. This in turn helps facilities to manage costs by reducing inventory, speeding start-up and increasing user confidence that the correct sensor is being used in a particular application. Meanwhile Rockwell Automation’s
focus is on making it easier for users to access their plant performance metrics and data analytics on digital devices. VantagePoint Mobile enables users to create displays and interact with data across any HTML5-compliant browser and mobile platforms, such as iOS and Android. Users can now easily log in to the VantagePoint system and automatically view web-based KPI content that is responsive to the device they are using – from smartphones to tablets to PCs. This is a considerable change from the conventional costly and time-consuming approaches that enable desktop or mobile access to manufacturing data. No user-specific configurations created by network administrators or IT staff are required, enabling manufacturers to quickly bring on board more users and deliver value to increase productivity. n
View a live demo on YouTube….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6hNDuYpLDQ
Advances in Trace Moisture Measurement
Trials of new high sensitivity moisture transmitters measuring trace water content have demonstrated high precision and stability at the sub ppm levels finding use in applications such as gas drying, catalyst protection and semiconductor gases.
Sampling at atmospheric pressure and capable of resolving down to 1 ppb with a dynamic range up to 30 ppmV the high sensitivity heated silicon sensor technology has been shown to settle to a 95% moisture change within just 6 minutes.
Self diagnostics and error trapping routines ensure trace moisture content is reported reliably against Mass traceable Standards.
The technology does not require recalibration for different gas compositions. Zero and span correcting modules can also be added to periodically and automatically correct for the effects of contaminants to extend routine service intervals and maintain reliable results.
Trials in Petrochemical Industry confirm commissioning is simpler whilst reduced training and support requirements have helped to keep operating cost down.
MCM Ltd was established in 1968 and specialises purely in gas analysis.
www.mcm-moisture.com
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