Boiler water analysis June 2008, Microsep Mettler Toledo’s THORNTON 770MAX multiparameter analyser combined with patented Smart Sensor technology, allows for on-line analytical measurements of power plant samples, making it an ideal instrument ...
Online flue gas analysis May 2008, Spero Sensors & Instrumentation The IMR7500 which has been added to the extensive range of gas detection and emission monitoring products within Sperosens is a system for continuous emission monitoring of flue gases.
The system ...
AQA standards emissions monitoring May 2008, Environmental Process Analytics The CODEL G-CEM4000 is an integrated gaseous emissions monitor which is able to monitor a wide range of gases in various applications. The unit monitors standard gases such as CO, CO2, NO, NO2, NOx, SO...
Monitoring stack emissions May 2008 Land Instruments’ Lancom III is a compact, portable, combustion and emissions analyser for checking or testing boiler systems and pollutant process. It has the capability to monitor up to nine different ...
Control increases efficiency May 2008, Beckhoff Automation, Adroit Technologies The state-controlled Petroleum, Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa, PetroSA, has been operating the first biogas-to-electricity plant of its kind in South Africa at its gas-to-liquid refinery near ...
Operating within limits May 2008 Overview
The American Petroleum Institute and the American Chemistry Council have stated: “During the past 30 years, the 100 largest accidents in chemical and hydrocarbon processing facilities have severely ...
Environmental monitoring May 2008, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists A popular topic with many organisations today is the issue and proof that companies are taking care of the environment. There are many benefits to be gained out of well managed monitoring systems for ...
Eskom - all stick and no carrot? April 2008, Technews Publishing (SA Instrumentation & Control) As South African energy costs continue to escalate, those local companies that have their eco-ducks in a row will be ready to meet these changes head-on. The companies that do not... well, they probably will not be in business for much longer.
Single gas monitor April 2008, Spero Sensors & Instrumentation The GasBadge Plus is a two-year maintenance free single gas monitor for personal protection from unsafe levels of carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulphide, oxygen, nitrogen dioxide or sulphur dioxide. It is ...
Cooling tower control March 2008, Temperature Controls The monitoring and control of cooling tower water is vital to stop the Legionella and other bacteria from thriving. Legionella can contaminate water systems such as cooling towers, central airconditioning ...
New high-temperature pH sensors March 2008, Automation Control Solutions The Rosemount Analytical high performance pH sensors incorporate several design innovations that prolong the life of the sensor in difficult applications. The 3300/3400 series were engineered for and ...
Industrial humidity transmitter March 2008 The testo 6681 humidity transmitter with profibus interface is ideal for critical production applications. Early warning signals, such as persistent condensation or unsuitable operating voltage, can be ...
Micro gas chromatography February 2008, Siemens South Africa A new process gas chromatograph from Siemens Automation and Drives (A&D) based on micro-technology rapidly and precisely determines the calorific value of natural gas. The Sitrans CV finds application ...
A different way to measure concentrations February 2008, KROHNE Measuring concentrations is a routine task in the process industry. There are currently various processes available for measuring the concentration of two-component mixtures of immiscible liquids. From ...
Locally developed process control product February 2008, Danntech The Danntech Redostat has been developed in South Africa using locally designed and manufactured electronic process control components. Designed to control redox potential and other primary variables ...
Microwaves for concentration measurements February 2008, Mecosa Berthold Technologies has introduced the Micro-Polar for determining concentration, density and moisture content using microwave technology. Energy lost in polarising the water molecules changes the characteristics ...
Analysing the ash content in coal February 2008, Mecosa Berthold Technologies has introduced The AshAlyzer LB 421, a coal analysis system based on radiation transmission technology. Typical applications in the coal industry include: * Monitoring coal quality ...
The Jim Pinto Column: Innovation, presentation and enjoyment February 2008 Automation innovation
Since automation is such a fragmented business, most innovation comes from start-ups. The major companies all have a conglomeration of products, each with relatively small volume, ...