Safety in the Plant
Intrinsically safe transmitter R
otronic has launched a new transmitter for measurement of humidity and temperature
in explosive atmospheres. The series is certifi ed to ATEX and IECEx and therefore conforms to the latest international standards (IEC 60079-0/11/18/26/31/7). The HygroFlex5-EX (HF5-EX) series consists of a robust aluminium transmitter with or without display. The attached probes are cast into a stainless steel tube, and are certifi ed for operation in Zone 0/20. The transmitter itself is certifi ed for Zone 1/21. “Compared to its predecessor, the new explosion-proof device no longer needs an intrinsically safe power supply thanks to a clever circuit design with galvanic isolation,” says Uolf Grass from Rotronic.
The HygroFlex5-EX advantages at a glance:
■ Measurement of relative humidity and temperature, optional
■ Output of dew point and other calculated parameters
■ Safe operation in areas with explosion risk
■ Intrinsically safe electrical construction ■ No intrinsically safe power supply required
■ Interchangeable stainless steel probes ■ Robust aluminium housing. ■
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The HF5-EX series is designed for use in explosive environments.
CO2 F distance. leak detection camera
LIR Systems has announced the release of its new GF343, an optical gas imaging camera that allows users to detect and visualise carbon dioxide (CO2
product of a production process, a trace gas used to detect leaks from power generators or is part of an Enhanced Oil Recovery programme, fast and accurate detection
) leaks quickly, easily and from a safe Whether the CO2
emission is a by- of CO2 leaks is key to keeping operations
running safely, effi ciently and profi tably. In the process engineering sector, any downtime can be costly and have far-reaching impacts. Therefore the early detection of anything likely to cause downtime - particularly leaks at any point within a system - is paramount.
FLIR Systems keeps in mind the needs of the various industries it designs products for when creating its new solutions. The company believes that the GF343 is perfectly suited to the process engineering sector.
Reliable, non-
The GF343 is an optical gas imaging camera that detects leaks in real time.
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using the FLIR Systems GF343 lets plants prevent unplanned outages by allowing them to inspect equipment while it is still online in the course of normal operations. It also helps keep operations safe while moving
contact CO2 detection
towards carbon-neutral capture and storage operations.
real time.
Using a cooled Indium Antimonide (InSb) detector, the FLIR GF343 provides extraordinary sensitivity, 320 x 240 resolution and optimised detection of CO2
gas leaks in
Optical imaging using FLIR GF-Series thermal cameras offers a number of benefi ts compared to traditional ‘sniffers’ because they scan a broader area much more rapidly and can be deployed in areas that are diffi cult to reach with contact measurement tools. Infrared displays a leak as a plume of vapour in the infrared image. Once a leak is found from a safe distance, users can then deploy their toxic vapour analyser to quantify the concentration. In summary, the key features of the GF343 include: visualise CO2
leaks in real
time; decrease downtime while saving money; improve safety while protecting the environment; conduct online inspections without interrupting operations; reduce inspection times; and trace leaks to source verify repairs. ■
For more information ✔ at
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ir.com For more information visit
www.rotronic.com
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