CONTENTS
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PROCESS EQUIPMENT UPDATE Compressor case study
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How an expert in the sector provided a quick solution for a damaged compressor cylinder
The biggest vertical shot blast machine ever built by Rösler goes to China
Recipe for success Tackling bin flow problems Blasting off 8
Case study shows how a drive proves to be the secret ingredient at a food mixing plant
Highlighting some common micro bin flow issues and explaining how to solve them
PLANT MANAGEMENT Suitable SCADA selection
Documentation 4.0 How the solution known as “plant
On-premises or cloud-based SCADA? How to make the right choice for your facility
documentation 4.0” will be an essential enabler for Industry 4.0
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Cancelling cavitation Valve trim manufacturing advances are vital to reducing control cavitation
Testing times Clive Jones explores the ins and outs of thermal fluid analysis
A brighter future The benefits of LED lighting for
hazardous environments here
MATERIALS HANDLING Conveying expertise
Processors can mitigate risk and prevent many safety issues by using closed conveyor systems designed with sanitation in mind, and capable of automated wet cleaning
In the bag Sustainable bagging of carbon black for the electromobility revolution
WATER MANAGEMENT Developing desalination
Report on pushing the boundaries of desalination efficiency
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ROBOTS RISK-REDUCING
CONVEYING EXPERTISE
Closed systems boost safety
SENSORS Superior
SAFETY CULTURE PLUS
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Exploring how closed conveyor systems boost both safety and effi ency at food plants
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