Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Process Industries",
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 Lightweight vibration sensors monitor production from
Hansford Sensors, which we summarised at the time by saying "Hansford Sensors' HS-130 is suitable for use where space is limited or where the additional weight would alter the test characteristics".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Temperature transmitters continue growth from
ARC Advisory Group: "Propelled by a booming automation market and robust capital expenditures, the temperature transmitter market has seen strong growth in recent years".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Revolvo
concerning its Revolvo split roller bearings
- take a look at Bearings help refineries restart production fast
which says: "Split roller bearings can be replaced quickly if there is a problem; usually in about 1/10 of the time of that required for solid bearings".
Take a look also at the news release from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation), Companies co-operate on Profinet development,
as well as Safety first for temperature transmitters from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation),
and Wireless technology makes hazardous sensor links from General Monitors.
See also:
News on the Automation systems for process industries from ARC Advisory Group
(December 2007)
The worldwide market for process automation systems is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 9.6% over the next five years
Acquisition expands process automation lines
(December 2007)
Pavilion Technologies software products will be integrated into the Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk integrated production and performance suite, as well as the Logix control platform
PID gas detector is intrinsically safe
(November 2007)
Fixed PID gas detector for detection and monitoring of total volatile organic compounds is ideal for use in manufacturing and process industries
Reporting software suits industrial automation
(November 2007)
Dream Report software has been customised for Eurotherm to provide a specific communications layer to extract data from Eurotherm's graphic recorder devices
Flange protectors extend pipe lifetimes
(November 2007)
Unprotected gaps around the outside diameters of flange joints allow moisture and debris to degrade a ring joint or gasket edge and reduce sealing efficiency
Rockwell makes process control acquisition
(October 2007)
The Pavilion Technologies management team and employees will become part of Rockwell Automation's Architecture and Software segment
Thermometers handle tough jobs
(October 2007)
The TBHI bimetal thermometer is designed to be used in severe conditions, such as chemical and petrochemical industries, power generation as well as marine and offshore applications
Networking organisations collaborate on wireless
(September 2007)
Three leading organisations dedicated to control network technology have formed a Wireless Co-operation Team to collaborate on wireless technology in the manufacturing and process industries
Company retains DCS market lead
(September 2007)
The oil and gas, refining and power industries superseded the pharmaceutical and food and beverage industries as the fastest growing DCS markets in 2006
Hydrogen detector spots leaks
(September 2007)
Adixen Sensistor's Extrima leak detector is intended for leak detection with diluted hydrogen as tracer gas in explosive environments, where the safety requirements are extremely high
Pneumatic cylinder repair service upgraded
(July 2007)
Part of the management of Hoerbiger-Origa's service and repair function is to offer five levels of support, so that customers can have the most appropriate response
Process control system improves reliability
(July 2007)
Proficy Process Systems is a fully integrated system that offers increased throughput, performance and efficiency, and reduced total cost of ownership
Reducing downtime due to bearing failures
(June 2007)
Adrian Menzies explains why the lowest cost bearing solution for the OEM is usually the most expensive for the end user
Flowmeter monitors gases
(June 2007)
Tabs provide rapid cross-stream mixing to remove swirl and velocity problems, creating a smooth, fully developed flow profile for accurate measurement
Modelling systems win award
(June 2007)
Process Systems Enterprise's mathematical modelling systems were developed to help make chemical plants safer and more efficient
Safety demonstrations expanded
(May 2007)
The Fieldbus Foundation has developed specifications for safety instrumented functions in co-operation with the world's leading automation end users
Industrial control systems net advantages
(May 2007)
Jeremy Shinton of Mitsubishi Electric looks at the possibilities for web-enabling industrial control systems
Radar meter chosen for vacuum pumps
(April 2007)
Krohne's Optiflex measures the amount of liquid carrier recovered from the manufacturing process, which is collected in vessels
Power plant standard approved
(April 2007)
ISARP77.60.05 provides guidance and suggests an approach for conducting a task analysis as part of the design and development of new control rooms/systems
Motors meet NEMA standards
(April 2007)
ABB's Process Performance range of motors is designed for reliability and high efficiency, featuring improved cooling to extend the life of bearings and winding
Magazine readers vote for automation company
(April 2007)
Readers of Control magazine have again rated Triconex as the top manufacturer of safety/emergency shutdown systems for the process control and automation industry
Group exhibits at process conference
(April 2007)
The Instrumentation, Systems and Automation Society (ISA) will be an exhibitor and presenter at the Matrikon Summit 2007
Agreements bring modelling software to India
(March 2007)
Process Systems Enterprise has set up agreements with IndiaSoft Technologies and Tridiagonal Solutions to bring its software to India
Composite applications receive certification
(March 2007)
Invensys is introducing two xMII XApps certified packaged composite applications (PCAs) that will help drive incremental business value
PLC brings redundant options to food processing
(March 2007)
The QnPRH platform meets the needs of distributed control around food processing lines, with a fully redundant architecture that provides hot standby in critical areas
Fluid dynamics software improves collaboration
(February 2007)
CD-adapco has released a coupled-analysis capability for fluid-structure interaction (FSI) utilising Star-CD, its computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software, and Abaqus
Heaters carry Atex approval
(February 2007)
Tyco Thermal Controls' Atex-approved models open the way for electric heaters to be safely employed in hazardous areas, including offshore oil and gas platforms
Radio communicator needs no licence
(February 2007)
The low infrastructure and installation cost of Jekyll Electronic Technology's low power radio communicator makes it suitable for cost-effective data transmission over a GSM/GPRS network
Construction trophy awarded
(February 2007)
A team from Foster Wheeler's UK subsidiary Foster Wheeler Energy, has won the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) Active Cup
Industrial processes for nano and micro products
(January 2007)
Conference is designed for everyone engaged in developing new processes, products and techniques or seeking to translate or apply micro and nano processes in different industrial sectors
Shaft seals score in dry bulk process equipment
(January 2007)
Meco custom-engineered shaft seals have been found to increase MTBF by a factor of four or more over packed glands in dry bulk process equipment
Asian show sells record stand space
(January 2007)
Four months before the opening of the 7th Achemasia (14th to 18th May 2007) in Beijing, a record amount of space has already been taken up by a total of around 400 exhibitors
Air motor is fully submersible
(January 2007)
Building on the inherent benefits of its basic air motor design that was specifically designed for operation in harsh and hazardous environments, Huco Dynator has developed a fully submersible range
Wasting energy through steam loss
(January 2007)
Unfortunately, when it comes to steam traps, people often ignore them, says Tim Gardner, Managing Director of Gardner Energy Management