PREVIEW SENSORS & INSTRUMENTATION/FLC ZONE ZONE IN ON INNOVATION
This year’s Sensors & Instrumentation for Test Measurement & Control will feature a brand new zone dedicated to flow, level and control products and systems. The show itself will return to the NEC, Birmingham on 25 and 26 September 2018
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n the world of process engineering, ‘if you can’t measure it, you can’t control it’
and this is particularly true when it comes to critical parameters such as flow and level. For any industrial process that handles solids, liquids and gases, accurate measurement and control of flow and level is necessary to ensure the right product is in the right place, at the right time. The importance of these factors have been recognised by Datateam Business Media, organisers of the Sensors & Instrumentation Show, with the introduction of a brand new zone dedicated to the latest flow, level and control technologies. Appearing for the first time at this year’s show, the FLC Zone will provide a platform for suppliers to showcase the latest machines, instruments and systems in this sector. Why is flow and level control so
important? There are many answers to this question, and staying abreast of developments of the technology in this field is crucial to running a safe, efficient and accurate process: • Accuracy - ensuring the correct quantity of ingredients are dosed into the process maintains quality and avoids wastage • Safety - liquids and gases can be flammable or explosive, so it’s imperative that the right quantities are mixed/blended/added carefully in the correct ratios so as not to cause an unwanted, unsafe chemical reaction • Profitability/efficiency - dosing too little (or too much) product into a recipe can create expensive waste, result in having to remake batches, or see companies fall foul of the legislation
regulating manufacturing processes • Environmental considerations - accurate flow and level control is essential to prevent spillages that could have environmental implications. And, in addition to all this, is the question of how flow and level control products are being developed to play their role in the ‘smart factory’ utopia that the manufacturing and processing industries aspire to. Flow and level control instruments produce a wealth of data that is crucial to efficiency, and how to harness, communicate and analyse this data will be one of the topics discussed at the show. Louise Pudney, event director, said: “As
such a crucial field, it seemed entirely necessary to introduce a specialist zone for flow, level and control at Sensors & Instrumentation 2018. The FLC Zone is an ideal opportunity for anyone involved in the sector, as it will showcase the latest products and solutions to hit the market from market-leaders, and cover everything from the latest valves and flow meters to airbrators and vessels.” Creating a separate zone also provides
a valuable networking opportunity for exhibitors and visitors alike – conveniently bringing all those interested in this technology together to share experiences and ideas. And, by being part of the wider Sensors & Instrumentation show, the FLC Zone will enable visitors to see how flow and level control technology can integrate with other process equipment and systems to provide end-user solutions. Sensors & Instrumentation is the UK’s
only national instrumentation exhibition, providing a platform for showcasing the
WIDE SELECTION OF INSTRUMENTATION ON SHOW
Bell Flow Systems will be exhibiting a wide selection of flow meters, level sensors and control instrumentation within the FLC Zone at the Sensors & Instrumentation show. On display will be a selection of ATEX approved Ultrasonic and Radar level
measurement sensors from Durko. There will also be new RCS Coriolis Mass flow meters and TFX-500w clamp-on ultrasonic flow meters from Badger Meter USA, and a new range of low cost, inline and insertion thermal mass flow meters for gases and compressed air from Comate. You can find all these products on stand E5. Bell Flow Systems
www.bellflowsystems.co.uk
A lively exhibition floor, an innovation showcase and a FI simulator are just some of the
highlights of this year’s show
latest technology in the test, measurement and control field. The 2018 edition of the event will see the exhibition share a hall with What’s New In Electronics (WNIE) Live – the UK’s only dedicated electronics exhibition – and continue the longstanding co- location with PPMA and TCT. In addition to the FLC Zone, other
highlights include: • A lively exhibition floor, showcasing the latest products, technologies and ideas to hit the market. • An action-packed CPD accredited seminar programme, allowing speakers to share their expertise and knowledge on pressing matters within the industry. • The Innovation Showcase, sponsored by Bronkhorst. A special display area that serves as a one-stop shop for the latest innovations available from exhibitors, seminar speakers and leading companies. • Formula 1 Simulation Car, sponsored by Rheintacho UK. A spectacular centrepiece where visitors are invited to experience driving a Formula 1 car and compete with colleagues, peers and friends to achieve the fastest lap. • Engineering Workshop, sponsored by Mouser Electronics. This new area will feature workshops aimed at engineers in the early stages of their careers and new users of instruments. Spread across two days, the workshops will include practical demonstrations of the latest technology, case studies of instruments in action and create the opportunity for hands-on experience.
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6 JUNE 2018 | PROCESS & CONTROL / PROCESS&CONTROL
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