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TURBINE FLOW METERS: 5 CRITICAL DESIGN FEATURES
T
he design challenge for Pelton wheel turbine flowmeters based on the working principles of this type of radial turbine is primarily straightforward: simple electronics versus complex precision engineering.
In developing a cost-efficient and reliable Pelton wheel turbine flowmeter, Titan Enterprises considers five critical design elements: • Excellent linearity and repeatability Good linearity and excellent repeatability are
essential in any turbine flowmeter, and one of the more subtle critical design areas is that of the radial clearance of the turbine in the housing. Titan use a hexagonal chamber that permits the formation of vortices which reduce any problems caused by drag and assists the linearity into the laminar flow region. • Long operational life
Special care must be taken in both bearing design and choice of materials to ensure long, reliable operational life. Titan utilise a sapphire spindle and bearing arrangement, and together with their recommended installation, this ensures the flow devices continue to operate within specification for years.
TITAN ENTERPRISES LTD
www.flowmeters.co.uk
ELECTROMAGNETIC FLOWMETERS A
BB has launched its latest generation of electromagnetic flowmeters converging two highly versatile and advanced products – ProcessMaster and AquaMaster to combine high performance, modularity and IoT connectivity. The new ProcessMaster is designed for use inside industrial and utility plants, while the updated line of AquaMaster
models are designed for exterior applications, offering exceptional measurement accuracy in water transportation, distribution, and billing.
Modularity is key to the new portfolio and stems from ABB’s commitment to providing sustainable and futureproof solutions. All models are built on a common technology platform, which enables customers to use different sensors and transmitters without pre-pairing configurations, customize communication options according to needs, and simplify upgrades while maintaining compatibility with their previous-generation electromagnetic flowmeters.
IoT connectivity is embedded across all new flowmeter models, providing greater visibility and control of connected flowmeter assets via enhanced data analytics and process control opportunities.
Learn more:
https://new.abb.com/news/detail/118821/abb-unveils-next-generation-of- electromagnetic-flowmeters
ABB
https://new.abb.com
THE COMPLETE RANGE OF CONNECTORS FROM SELWYN ELECTRONICS…. A
s a specialist supplier of connectors and cable assemblies for over 30 years, and with particular emphasis on engineering support, Selwyn Electronics has always kept up to date with market trends and new technologies.
The Selwyn portfolio includes: • Extensive range of Waterproof connector • Full range of ODU connectors • Cable Assembly in UK and China • PCB and cable mounted RF connectors • BGA Sockets and adaptors • Circular connectors
So, if you are looking for a reliable and knowledgeable connector supplier for a new product design you are working on, or if you are looking to save costs on a product that is already being manufactured, then Selwyn is the company worth contacting. Their friendly sales staff can help with technical information, samples and prices, and a Sales Engineer can visit if preferred.
Selwyn Electronics 01732 765100
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http://www.selwyn.co.uk/
T
he food industry is the UK’s largest manufacturing sector, with around 12,000 businesses. But despite this, the industry is falling behind others when it comes to adopting advanced technology. Food safety has never been more critical and implementing change to processes can secure this. In this article, David Sarhok, Account Manager Europe for food and beverage processing and equipment at industrial technology company Watlow, shares the importance of digitalisation in maintaining food safety. Food safety has never been subject to more scrutiny than now. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated 600 million people fall ill each year after eating contaminated food. In the UK, contamination and allergen issues are the biggest cause of food recalls, showing a lot still needs to be done to improve around maintaining food safety. So, how can manufacturers ensure they follow best practices in ensuring our food is safe? Managing risks
If we look at the production of processed food products on a large commercial scale, there is generally good practice in most factories. The food and beverage industry has been slower to adopt a formal regulatory framework than industries such as pharmaceuticals, for example. If we look at global trends, the tendency is to hold suppliers responsible for all aspects of the supply chain, in the case of ‘from farm to fork’. Even the best- managed factory depends on the quality of its raw materials. But sometimes processes can be interfered with, making vigilance along the supply chain as important as inside the processing plant. Keeping ahead of audits
Food safety management systems are multifaceted, making them complex. They will incorporate everything from hygiene and plant organisation through to maintaining records of production parameters and equipment calibration, as well as the traceability of batches in case a product is recalled. As a result, facilities will obtain a huge quantity of data each week. But for a long time, the industry has relied on manual ways of data logging and monitoring, usually involving paper. Yet, the experience of other regulated industries is that however attractive paper might seem, digital records will always come out on top. Particularly in the case of audits by the governing regulator.
Digitalising records
Keeping paper records onsite without any possibility of backup is problematic in any case. For example, documents can be falsified, particularly if operators at various process steps record temperature readings in handwriting. The solution is the digitisation of data, as well as the automated recording of process data around critical control points. Digitised data is easily transmitted from place to place and may be backed up without compromising integrity. It also creates a ‘digital thread’ running from ‘farm to fork’ that provides suppliers with instant access to critical data for audit and for internal quality check tests.
Producers seeking to implement digital data logging can opt for a system like the F4T® temperature controller, which has data logging built in. With these options, users can record pre-set data, cutting down on setup time and hassle. Watlow’s tools also include a list of common setups to help producers find the best way to log data that fits their needs, making implementation as easy as possible.
WATLOW
www.watlow.com November 2024 Instrumentation Monthly
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