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New Cost-effective Level Sensors


Systems, are pleased to introduce our new range of Microson low cost non-contact ultrasonic level measurement sensors. The Sensors are designed for liquid and solid level measurement in the industrial, water, and wastewater sectors. Ranges are available up to 15m, with ATEX approval available as an option. The unit


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removable Microcom display or via Software using a PC. Housing material aluminium, and


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configured onsite by a include


steel, with plastic, IP67 / 68


enclosure protections available. The sensors offer a selection of power supply options including 24 VDC and 220 VAC, with an output


signal of 4-20ma


offered over a 2 wire or 4 wire electrical connection. Standard configurations of the Microson range are available for next day delivery, so please contact Bell Flow Systems information .


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Cirrus Cirrus technical or pricing rocess measurement specialists, Bell Flow anufactured by available


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in our Yorkshire branch, we and Thermocouples despatch


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www.labfacility.com These include Pt100 probes, with a range of B, Kne and Kns Head terminations , numerous Hygienic PT100 Resistance Thermometers , and our best-selling Self Adhesive Patch PT1000 Sensor


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Cirrus Research new App for doseBadge5 now iOS compatible


oise monitoring specialists Cirrus Research’ new wireless App for its personal dosimeter - the doseBadge5 – is now iOS as well as Android compatible. The doseBadge5 has enhanced wireless technology to allow to communicate remotely with the doseBadge5 Wand and The doseBadge5 Wand allows instruments to be started disturbing


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the dBLink App the instrument


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doseBadge5, any stored measurements can still be App


for Android allows the doseBadge5 view measurement


information via a tablet, mobile phone, iOS or Android controlled device. If the doseBadge5 is running the current measurement information can be display, allowing mid-shift


to be obtained. units


If stopped, to be


reviewed. The dBLink the


configured,


measurement information viewed and measurements started and stopped. Full configuration of the instruments can also be carried out through the App including the set-up of integrators and measurement timers.


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Understanding compressed air production costs


usinesses must look beyond the initial purchase price of a compressed air system and consider the factors that affect the total cost of ownership, explains Mark Whitmore, General Manager at BOGE. While purchasing a compressor may be the largest single one-off cost for businesses investing in compressed air production, operating the system will bring greater combined costs over its lifetime. It is in the best interests of businesses to ensure total cost of ownership (TCO) is as low as possible to help the bottom line.


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The main expense throughout a compressor’s lifespan is the energy costs associated with operating the system, which accounts for approximately 75% of


total costs across the machine’s life cycle –


equalling more than the original price of the system. Of this, typical system inefficiencies such as leaks or supercharging result in around 55% of the input energy used to compress air being wasted. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Easy alterations can be made throughout the compressed air system to help cut energy usage by up to 50%. One option is to implement an intelligent energy management system. This provides a transparent and current picture of how efficiently the compressor is performing, helping to control costs and make savings of 30-50%.


recover up to 75% of the e improve efficiency and cut


impact.


Failing to take care of a compressor appropriately can be an expensive mistake, with unexpected costs quickly adding up. Regular maintenance is therefore essential to preventing malfunctions that may reduce efficiency and increase the likelihood of machine failure.


There is more than one option when selecting the most appropriate maintenance programme. Fixed maintenance is pre-set, meaning components would be fixed, serviced or amount of


time, regardless of whether this was required or no


t. Status-based maintenance, on the replaced after a certain


other hand, is w here systems are continuously monitored through the use of diagnostic tools, with action taken to repair or replace assets only when required.


As part of a thorough maintenance programme, businesses must also consider leak detection. The Carbon Trust estimates that a 3mm hole in a compressed air line could cost a business as much as £700 per year in wasted energy. Conducting leak detection surveys is a simple way of further lowering the total cost of ownership.


BOGE BOGE  0800 318104  www.boge.co.uk / PROCESS & CONTROL / PROCESS & CONTROL PROCESS PROCESS & CONTR NTROL | NOVEMBER 201 OVEMBER 2016 45 45


Also, because a high proportion of energy used for air compression is converted into heat, there is an opportunity to reuse this energy elsewhere in the plant – to heat water, for example – to further energy bills. A heat


recovery system such as the BOGE DUOTHERM can nergy emitted for reuse, thus reducing utility bills as well as environmental  Deborah.hastie@cirrusresearch.com


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