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ABB releases wallchart to aid PPC compliance
A new wallchart and MCERTs pack is now available from ABB providing a step-by-step guide to meeting the latest Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) regulations.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 October 2008
Instant guide to managing energy
A site's steam system often provides an ideal starting point for potential site-wide energy savings.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 August 2008
Pressure transmitters handle R and D demands
ABB transmitters can be easily configured to operate over different pressure ranges, and can handle testing at 10bar.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 July 2008
Dual compartments protect temperature transmitters
The TTF350 temperature transmitter is suitable for heavy-duty applications in industries such as oil and gas, power, cement, waste incineration and chemical processing.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 July 2008
Functional safety explained
A new guide explaining all you need to know about functional safety is now available from ABB.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 July 2008
Temperature sensors survive refinery environment
Each thermocouple head incorporates Type N protection of the sensor connections and nonsparking protection for hazardous zones where an explosive gas mixture is not expected, but could occur.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 July 2008
Electronic recorder provides easy data access
The SM1000 electronic recorder has eliminated the need for the company to sift through paper charts and has opened up new possibilities for interrogating and analysing recorded data.
News from Engineeringtalk, 16 May 2008
Streamlined interface connects business systems
ECS provides a streamlined, single-point interface for vertical integration between plant and enterprise business systems for improved productivity.
News from Engineeringtalk, 8 May 2008
Controllers extend oil platform life by ten years
New Fire and Gas and PSD Safety Systems from ABB will help extend the life of one of BG's major North Sea production platforms, as well as exploit new oil and gas reserves in the area.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 April 2008
Expansion for Didcot instrumentation factory
Move to the new premises was essential to allow growth and comes in advance of the launch of a new range of ABB Aztec branded products.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 April 2008
Safety system integration gains seal of approval
Functional safety management system complies with international standards and has all the relevant documentation, functional safety assessments and company specific safety life cycle phases.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 March 2008
Guide to temperature transmitter selection
Guide explains the main factors involved in selecting a temperature transmitter for an application, covering areas such as sensor selection, protection and data collection.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 March 2008
Automation contract signed for fertiliser plant
ABB will provide engineering, procurement, supply of equipment and materials, construction, commissioning and start-up services, as well as overall project management for SQM's new plant.
News from Engineeringtalk, 7 March 2008
Control system simplifies gas terminal operation
The System 800xA extends the scope of traditional control systems to include all automation functions in a single operations and engineering environment,
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 February 2008
Italians award contract for oil processing plant
ABB will provide engineering, design, commissioning, construction and startup services, as well as overall project management supervision.
News from Engineeringtalk, 22 January 2008
Companies co-operate on Profinet development
ABB and Phoenix Contact aim to develop Profinet as a global industrial standard across the complementary manufacturing areas of process and discrete automation.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 January 2008
Safety first for temperature transmitters
The TTH300 and TTF330 can be used in LNG storage, furnace control, surface measurement and offshore installations.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 December 2007
Controller meets industry-defined best practices
Achieving MUSIC certification confirms that the AC 800M meets industry-defined best practices for safety, reliability and security.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 December 2007
Meters get the measure of Australian gas
Venturi meters provide a much lower permanent pressure loss than the equivalent orifice plate meters while maintaining comparable accuracy.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 November 2007
Modular temperature sensors suit varied uses
ABB Limited has expanded its temperature measurement range with a new generation of sensors for process industry applications.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 November 2007
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