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Contents… NEWS
4. Process industry leaders launch adult apprenticeship scheme. PROCESS EQUIPMENT
Containers, tanks & vessels... 6. As the UK chemical industries continue to decline, Forbes Group has maintained significant exports of large, heavy tanks and vessels
Ask the Expert... 10. Use summer slowdown to catch up on compliance.
Valves & actuators... 15. To make the best choice when selecting a valve, users need to determine the required function of the device.
INDUSTRY FOCUS 19. Flow & Level
CONTROL & INSTRUMENTATION
Process automation systems... 30. Manufacturers exposed to FMCG markets should examine the benefits of an open automation engineering framework.
Meters, gauges & displays... 32. A selection of the latest products and technologies.
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Editor’s choice... 36. Using modelling and simulation to optimise plant control systems.
EXHIBITION PREVIEWS 24. PPMA 34. Sensing Technology
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sheila@yourresponse.co.uk INDUSTRY FOCUS: Flow & Level Process & Control AUGUST 2011 VALVES & ACTUATORS
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