Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Hazardous Environments",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Hydrogen monitors are intrinsically safe from
Quantitech, which we summarised at the time by saying "The Hy-Alerta 1600 hydrogen area monitor and Hy-Optima 1700 hydrogen process monitor are now available for operation in potentially explosive atmospheres".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Load cells cover huge weight range from
Stellar Technology: "Stellar load cells are built to ISO9001:2000 quality standards for use in oil and gas, automotive, aerospace and all manufacturing and test and measurement applications".
In January 2008, we covered the news from MetaSphere
concerning its MetaSphere's Smart Telemetry Solutions
- take a look at Telemetry data improves business efficiency
which says: "MetaSphere's Smart Telemetry Solutions provide a range of methods for employing telemetry data to improve business operations".
Take a look also at the news release from Impress Sensors and Systems, Sensors suit dangerous environments,
as well as Flow rate totaliser offers easy setup from Trimec Industries (Europe),
and Data loggers suit hazardous environments from Gemini Data Loggers UK.
See also:
Centrifugal pumps handle petrochemical use
(October 2007)
KT Hydraulics designs and manufactures bespoke hydraulic systems for such diverse industries as food, oil and gas, marine and even Formula One motor racing
Rotary vane pumps handle explosive environments
(September 2007)
Edwards EM ATEX-compliant rotary vane pumps allow operators in the chemical industry to comply with the European ATEX Directive
Electrical lock suits hazardous environments
(September 2007)
The Shotbolt GSCE 037 provides electrical locking within hazardous areas and environments in which explosive atmospheres may exist
Fibre optic system receives US patent
(August 2007)
The wavelength division multiplexing approach used in Micronor's ZapFREE produces a totally passive encoder using no electronics within the sensor
Pressure gauge suits hazardous environments
(July 2007)
Pressures between vacuum and 1000bar can be measured using the five standard pressure range options on Keller's LEX1Ei
Foundation Fieldbus H1 networks in hazardous areas
(June 2007)
White paper provides a rigorous discussion of hazardous environments, the standards and practices involved, and considerations for installing a Foundation Fieldbus H1 system
Cable glands handle tough environments
(May 2007)
The cable glands use a halogen -free Santoprene seal and each one is clearly marked with the size, approval number and mark
Company acquires wireless shares
(May 2007)
Elpro is a global provider of secure and reliable wireless solutions for applications in the process control, manufacturing and utility markets
Solenoids meet European standards
(May 2007)
Emessem Solenoid's GTCE solenoids are suitable for use with both AC and DC supplies and suitable for use in explosive environments
Remote telemetry units manage dispersed assets
(April 2007)
MetaSphere's Smart Telemetry Solutions provide a range of methods for employing telemetry data to improve business operations
Mass Coriolis flowmeters offer more options
(April 2007)
Changes open the C-Flow product line up for use across many industries and applications where hazardous environments are common
Cables survive fires
(March 2007)
Belden PLTC Circuit Integrity (CI) cables survive fire for up to two hours, to enable controlled shutdowns in circuitry related to mission-critical industrial processes
Tool post and product guide offered
(March 2007)
A new poster clearly shows where Fluke's Ex test tools can be used in hazardous environments
Pressure data logger offers conveneience
(February 2007)
Ad hoc applications for pressure testing new products or production machinery do not always require an elaborate data acquisition system with many input channels permanently connected to a PC
Electric motors in hazardous dust environments
(January 2007)
Andy Glover of WEG UK gives some advice on motor specification and application
Industrial Ethernet switch can have 12 fibre ports
(January 2007)
Highly compact, the 6KQ has been developed to meet user requirements for small form factor Gigabit Ethernet switches in demanding industrial applications
Pressure comparator cuts calibration costs
(January 2007)
If your costs are running high in order to maintain ISO9000 adherence for calibrating pressure gauges used on production machinery, maybe it is time to invest in a precision digital manometer
Pressure transmitters can be cost effective
(December 2006)
A process pressure transmitter which is rangeable, repairable and full of digital gismos in a hazardous area is not always necessary
Convertor diagnoses flow measurement problems
(November 2006)
Convertor possesses the world's only diagnostic function that is able to diagnose problems with both the measuring instrument and measurement process
Screwless terminations handle higher currents
(November 2006)
The innovative Quick-Connect system of screwless conductor terminations has now been extended to include a range of 63A rated plugs and connectors
High efficiency motors are safe for dusty duties
(November 2006)
WEG has extended its ATEX range of high efficiency electric motors for hazardous applications with the introduction of dust ignition proof (DIP) motors for use in ATEX Zones 21 and 22
Detector is certified for hazardous environments
(November 2006)
The breakthrough multispectral infra-red (MSIR) FL4000 flame detector has been certified by Factory Mutual (FM) for application in hazardous environments
Pneumatic motors bring stirring savings
(September 2006)
Using nonlubricated air motors for paint stirring helps automotive plant save in the region of GBP 90,000 per annum in power costs and plant renewals alone
Online guide explains ATEX and DSEAR
(September 2006)
A simple, easy to use guide on ATEX, the European Union Directive covers the safety of electrical equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres, and DSEAR
Workstation is made for the oil and gas industry
(August 2006)
The Triton Z2 display workstation offers a powerful, cost-effective solution for the oil and gas industry and carries the ATEX Zone 2/C1 D2 certification
Controller moves into hazardous environments
(June 2006)
The MC600 multichannel controller from General Monitors is now available for Class I, Division 2 applications in hazardous environments
Conduit systems prove popular in Qatar
(June 2006)
Kopex International has supplied specialist electrical conduit systems to some of Qatar's most recent industrial developments
Relays monitor safety via fieldbus
(June 2006)
DuplineSafe bus transmitters and relays allow customers to leverage investment in the Dupline fieldbus system to monitor safety-critical emergency-stop switches
Level switches handle high viscosity environments
(May 2006)
The Resonator line of vibrating liquid level switches are based on a robust, tuning fork design
Plastic pumps resist aggressive liquids
(March 2006)
Vertical centrifugal chemical pumps made from plastics to increase resistance to aggressive liquids suit dry and submersible arrangements for conveying aggressive, corrosive or solid laden liquids
Stainless-steel valves are Atex approved
(March 2006)
Direct-acting solenoid valves developed for use in corrosive and hazardous environments in the petrochemical, process, chemical, oil, gas and food industries
Connector added to conduit range
(February 2006)
Electrical conduit connector designed with a 3mm throat that gives a smooth bore throat to eliminate the risk of cable damage as it is being fed through the connector
Conduit connector raises IP rating
(February 2006)
A new electrical conduit connector with UL E60625 compliancy has been added to the Liquid Tight (LT) flexible metallic conduit range available from Kopex International
Control valve for efficient metering of turbines
(February 2006)
Gas turbine fuel control valve has fast operating speed and 500:1 turn-down ratio that can let one unit deliver fuel precisely from light off to maximum power