Providing more accurate process control and environmental monitoring

Combustion and process gas samples are typically wet, dirty, and hot, while analysers need samples to be dry, clean, and cool.  Designed specifically to meet the needs of the India market, the new GM-1024 Indi-GASS Sample Conditioning Module from Perma Pure produces an ideal dry, clean, and cool sample by continuously removing water and particulates from the sample stream, without altering the concentrations of typical analyte gases (including CO, CO2, HCl, NOX, O2, SO2, and VOC).

New Indi-GASS sample conditioning module from Perma Pure

The Indi-GASS brings maximum performance in a compact module to systems integrators and OEM manufacturers of gas analysis systems.  Inputs to the system are the gas sample, compressed air, and electrical power and the output is a dry, clean, and cool sample ready for analysis.  Electronics and controls have been kept to a minimum to provide the necessary functionality at an affordable price point.

The device uses patented Nafion® membrane technology to remove water in the vapour phase, allowing users to achieve far lower dew points while quantitatively preserving analyte levels.  Drying is a continuous, self-regenerating process and no routine maintenance is required.  By contrast, chiller/condensers remove moisture from the sample stream by condensing it into a liquid, a technique that results in the loss of water-soluble analytes like SO2 and HCl.  This loss ultimately results in less accurate analyser measurements, a problem that is eliminated by the use of the Indi-GASS.

The Indi-GASS can be configured to condition sample streams with flow rates up to 5 litres per minute and water content up to 40 percent.  The integrated filter removes particulates, while the Nafion® dryer reduces the sample dew point to as low as -15 °C.  This happens without the loss of key analytes, allowing the user to make more accurate measurements than ever before.

The Indi-GASS and Nafion® dryers are manufactured exclusively by Perma Pure LLC, a Halma company.  For further information, please visit our web-site at www.permapure.com or contact Mahadev Hatti at +91 99300 29944 or mhatti@permapure.com .

Nafion® is a registered trademark of DuPont.

For more information please contact:
Mr Mahadev Hatti
Perma Pure Sales Manager for India
Halma Trading and Services India Pvt. Ltd.
B1-401 Boomerang, Chandivali
Andheri (East), Mumbai 400072
Tel: +91 22 67080400, Fax: +91 22 67080405
Mobile: +91 99300 29944
E-mail: mhatti@permapure.com
Website: www.permapure.com

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Pig trap accidents caused by operator error can be prevented using Smith Flow Control’s (SFC) key interlock systems.

Mechanical key safety interlocking is the only technology that can meet the universally accepted safety requirement for loading and unloading pig traps by ensuring that the vessel is vented before it is possible to open the vessel closure. Operators cannot bypass the safety system and this eliminates the risk of ‘operator error’.

SFC interlocks can be specified to ensure the minimum safety arrangement of interlocking the vent valve with the pig trap closure; this guarantees that the vent is open and depressurised before the operator is permitted to open the closure door.

Pig trap with SFC interlocks (in yellow)

Photo: http://halmapr.com/sfc/Pig_Launcher1.jpg
(Caption: Pig trap with SFC interlocks (in yellow))

Motor operated valves (MOVs) are frequently used and interlocked as part of the pig trapping procedure because valves are too large and cumbersome for manual operations. When power actuated valves need to be interlocked with manually operated valves and the vessel closure, the key interlock system verifies the valve’s position (open and/or closed), independent of any on-board instrument indication. In the event of a power failure during these procedures, the integrity of the key sequence is maintained even if the valve is to be operated manually. This is achieved by inserting a coded key into the interlock fitted to the manual override hand-wheel assembly which engages the drive mechanism; other coded keys in the sequence are only released once the valve has completed its full stroke.

Sometimes operating sequences on launcher/receiver systems can include complex variations. The range of process applications to which SFC interlocks can be applied is unlimited and tailored systems can be designed for specific client process requirements. For example, the simplest interlock system is linear but, on occasion, non-linear sequences are necessary to incorporate the control of complex Nitrogen purging, pressure equalisation, venting and draining. For this SFC has designed a Sequence Control Unit (SCU) which is a mechanical key issuing device located close to the valve. It differs from the traditional key exchange units in that, upon inserting a permit key, a selector knob is rotated to a fixed position before the next key is issued. In this way, complex sequences can be accommodated, using the same safety principles.

Sequence Control Unit for complex sequences

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(Caption: Sequence Control Unit for complex sequences)

The final, major part of the sequence involves interlocking the vessel door.  SFC’s DL3 interlock device is customised to suit any make or type of enclosure door and completes the safety interlock solution for the safe operation of a pig launcher/receiver system.  The DL3 interlock ensures total isolation before the vessel door can be opened.  When the DL3 is incorporated into vessel access safety procedures, total equipment and personnel safety is assured.

coded key (green) allows the vessel closure to be opened

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(Caption: coded key (green) allows the vessel closure to be opened)

Smith Flow Control has included information about pig trap interlocking with detailed animations on its website.

For more information please contact:
Mr Lakshmanan Venkateswaran
Smith Flow Control Sales Manager for India
Halma Trading and Services India Pvt. Ltd.
B1-401 Boomerang, Chandivali
Andheri (East), Mumbai 400072
Tel: +91 22 67080400, Fax: +91 22 67080405
E-mail : V.Lakshmanan@smithflowcontrol.com
Website : www.smithflowcontrol.com

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Rupesh Patade has joined Perma Pure as Technical Manager for India.  Mr. Patade adds to Perma Pure’s investment in the strategically important India market and complements Perma Pure’s existing India Sales Manager, Mahadev Hatti.

Rupesh Patade, the Perma Pure Technical Manager for India.

Mr. Patade comes to Perma Pure with a degree in Electronic Engineering and a strong background in technical support of analytical OEMs in the power and pollution control industries.  In addition to serving as a technical resource, Mr. Patade will also be responsible for field support when required.

The GASS family of sample-conditioning products and Nafion® dryers are manufactured exclusively by Perma Pure LLC, a Halma company.  For further information, please visit our web-site at www.permapure.com or contact one of our offices in India.

Mahadev Hatti
India Sales Manager
Phone: +91 99300 29944
E-mail: mhatti@permapure.com

Rupesh Patade
India Technical Manager
Phone: +91 99302 60069
Email: rpatade@permapure.com

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Whisper series from Alicat have industry’s lowest differential pressure ranges

Alicat Scientific, Inc.’s new line of mass flow meters and controllers overcome the challenges of low pressure systems to deliver accurate metering and control. The Whisper series saves time and money in semi-conductor and other process industries with systems using very low pressure differentials or exotic gases.

Ultra-Low Pressure The Whisper Series of Drop Flow Meters and Controllers from Alicat

All Alicat meters and controllers are based on its patented laminar flow technology, resulting in fast and accurate responses. The Whisper series also incorporates a very low differential pressure sensor and redesigned flow body to achieve a differential pressure range of .01PSID to 2.0PSID, depending on flow rate and configuration. Prior to Whisper series instruments, users relied on larger pumps or supply sources, higher feed pressures, or the use of more bottled gas to overcome pressure drop requirements imposed by mass flow instrumentation.

Compatible with 30 field selectable gases and gas mixes, Whisper flow meters and controllers can operate as standalone devices or integrate easily into process control instrumentation. In addition to mass flow, a single device quickly and accurately measures pressure, temperature and volumetric flow. For applications requiring precision gas flow control, Whisper series mass flow controllers deliver accurate flow regulation of gases with the ability to respond to upstream gas flow changes, attaining and maintaining flow setpoints in less than 100ms.

For more information please contact:
Gajendra G Kelkar
India Sales Manager
Alicat Scientific
Halma India Pvt. Ltd.
B1-401 Boomerang, Chandivali
Andheri (East), Mumbai 400072
Tel (direct): (022) 67080415, Fax: (022) 67080405
Mobile: (0) 993 0047455
Email: gkelkar@alicatscientific.com
Website: www.alicatscientific.com

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Smith Flow Control has an affordable tool for companies in the power industry to safely and economically control valve operations. The EasiDrive portable valve actuator securely operates valves in power plants. One operator can efficiently operate multiple valves with a single tool while reducing fatigue and injury risk. The tool is especially effective on valves that require a high number of turns or are otherwise difficult to operate.

EasiDrive Valve Actuators from Smith Flow Control are ideal for the Power Industry

“Power industry operators can strain themselves while manually operating valves and we introduced the EasiDrive System as a solution to their problem,” Mike Fynes, Sales and Marketing Director at Smith Flow Control comments. “It is time consuming to open and close large valves that are not actuated. Two operators can spend almost 20 minutes working together to open just one gate valve. By using the EasiDrive system, one operator can open the valve in a few minutes, making it almost effortless.”

EasiDrive is a lightweight, portable and adaptable pneumatic tool.  The tool’s custom engineered reaction device protects the user from the “kick” normally associated with other torque tools, eliminating the possibility of any injury associated with its operation

EasiDrive also features a variable output torque, controlled by a choice of limited pre-set Filter Regulator (FRL) packs, which prevents excessive torque being applied and ensures proper and safe operation of the valve.

For more information please contact:
Mr Lakshmanan Venkateswaran
Smith Flow Control Sales Manager for India
Halma Trading and Services India Pvt. Ltd.
B1-401 Boomerang, Chandivali
Andheri (East), Mumbai 400072
Tel: +91 22 67080400, Fax: +91 22 67080405
E-mail : V.Lakshmanan@smithflowcontrol.com
Website : www.smithflowcontrol.com

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316 stainless steel construction with tri clamp flanges for food and pharmaceutical

Sensorex’s CS615 conductivity sensor monitors process fluids for changes within this critical parameter. With two sanitary tri clamp flange sizes available, the sterilizable sensors are ideal for food, pharmaceutical and other contamination-sensitive services where sanitary connections are desired.

Sensorex CS615 conductivity sensor is ideal for Sanitary Applications

The 316 stainless steel construction withstands both cleaning in place and steam sterilization processes up to 130°C. Two models are available for 1”-1.5” and 2” tri clamp flanges. For compatibility with a number of instrumentation models, both sizes come with optional automatic temperature compensation (ATC). Pt1000, Pt100, or user specified ATC values are available.

Cell constants offered with the CS316 are 0.01, 0.1 and 1.0, which allow the sensors a wide measurement range in most applications from pure water to general industrial use. Special cell constants are available on request. The sensors come with a 10 foot cable with tinned wire terminations for connection to process monitoring instrumentation.

For more information please contact Sensorex’s Indian distributor:
Rama Rajagopalan
Ion Scan Instruments
Tel: +91 098406 88899, Fax: +91 44 24349998
E-mail: ionscan@gmail.com
Website: www.ionscanindia.com

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Portable device easily operates manually operated valves

SABIC, the major plastics, chemicals and innovative plastics producer in Europe, has been using the Netherlocks Power Wrench as an effective and efficient alternative to multiple actuators for operating its hand wheel valves. The two companies have also cooperated to produce a video about how it can be used to save time, effort and cost:

Using pneumatic pressure (4-8 bar) the Atex-certified Power Wrench is a mobile tool for operating any size of handwheel valve, with up to 515 Nm of torque available to the user with a twist of the throttle – making light work of even the heaviest handwheels. “It really allows me to do my job faster and more easily – which is great because I’m not that young any more!” explained G. Knepper (Dayshift Operator, HDPE Polymers – Production) of SABIC Europe B.V.

SABIC Europe Uses Netherlocks Power Wrench to Save Time and Effort

Weighing only 10.2 kg, Netherlocks has designed the Power Wrench to be easily portable and operable by anyone, and has integrated, enforced ‘2-hands’ operation for added safety.

J. Habets (Senior Dayshift Operator, HDPE Polymers – Production) of SABIC Europe commented: “SABIC’s relationship with Netherlocks is very good. The people there are very cooperative and always look for a suitable solution to the various valve safety issues we experience. The Power Wrench is a great device for us, because we can open and close our manually operated valves much more quickly and safely.”

For more information please contact:
Nitul Sanghvi
India Sales Manager
Netherlocks Safety Systems
Halma India Pvt. Ltd.
B1- 401, Boomerang,
Chandivali, Andheri (E), Mumbai – 400072
Tel: 022 6708 0400, Fax: 022 6708 0415
Mobile : +91 98795 59345
E-mail: nsanghvi@netherlocks.com
Website: www.netherlocks.com

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MK Kannan has been appointed general manager for Asia-Pacific by pressure management specialist Elfab.

MK Kannan has been appointed general manager for Asia-Pacific by pressure management specialist Elfab.

MK has 22 years’ experience in sales, business development and marketing roles, focusing on critical equipment and products in upstream, midstream and downstream markets across the Asia-Pacific region. He also holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Nagpur University, India, and an MBA in finance from the University of Nottingham, UK.

Outlining his vision for Elfab in the Asia-Pacific market, MK said: “We aim to be the preferred choice for high-quality rupture discs and detection systems, helping to maximise our customers’ operating efficiencies.”

For more information please contact:
Mk Kannan
Elfab Ltd
10 Ang Mo Kio Street 65
#01-12 TechPoint
Singapore
Tel: +65 65559131, Fax: +65 65559138
E-mail: mk.kannan@elfab.com
Website: www.elfab.com

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The EasiDrive portable valve actuator from Smith Flow Control securely and effectively operates valves in oil refineries, power plants, paper mills and chemical processing facilities, even where adverse climates, such as arid and dry-desert environments, make operations more challenging.

EasiDrive from Smith Flow Control Provides Safe, Economical Valve Operation, Ideal for Use in Oil & Gas Processing Industries

(Photo caption: The EasiDrive is ideal for use in the oil, gas and chemical industries)

The combination of intense heat and a dry climate can make working conditions unfavourable; but with the EasiDrive, one operator can efficiently operate multiple valves with a single tool while reducing fatigue and injury risk. The tool is especially effective on valves that require a high number of turns or are otherwise difficult to operate because of high torque or where harsh environments make operations more difficult.

Mike Fynes, Sales and Marketing Director at Smith Flow Control, states: “We are pleased that we have been able to manufacture a portable solution as an alternative to a dedicated valve actuator that can be applied in the most challenging environments.  Many of our customers across the Middle East are excited about our portable valve actuator range as they can already see the great benefit they will gain from using the EasiDrive system.”

EasiDrive is a lightweight, portable and adaptable pneumatic tool.  The tool’s custom engineered reaction device protects the user from the “kick” normally associated with other torque tools, eliminating the possibility of any injury associated with its operation.

EasiDrive also features a variable output torque, controlled by a choice of limited pre-set Filter Regulator (FRL) packs, which prevents excessive torque being applied and ensures proper and safe operation of the valve.

For more information please contact:
Mr Lakshmanan Venkateswaran
Smith Flow Control Sales Manager for India
Halma Trading and Services India Pvt. Ltd.
B1-401 Boomerang, Chandivali
Andheri (East), Mumbai 400072
Tel: +91 22 67080400, Fax: +91 22 67080405
E-mail : V.Lakshmanan@smithflowcontrol.com
Website : www.smithflowcontrol.com

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Flo-Tel™+ now meets international standards for use in explosive atmospheres

Leading rupture disc manufacturer Elfab has been awarded IECEx approval for its advanced burst detection system, Flo-Tel™+.

Rupture disc manufacturer Elfab has been awarded IECEx approval for its advanced burst detection system, Flo-Tel™+

Flo-Tel™+ is the only non-invasive, fail-safe detection system on the market. Offering a wide range of benefits to customers in safety-critical environments, Flo-Tel™+ can be either hardwired or used in conjunction with Elfab’s fail-safe wireless detection system, Radio-Tel™.

Modern industrial automation has increased the need for electrical equipment in hazardous areas, where flammable liquids, vapours, gases or combustible dusts could present a fire or explosion hazard. The use of equipment, especially electrical, in these areas is highly regulated. IECEx approval ensures that equipment and systems are manufactured and operated according to the highest international safety standards.

At a time when stringent safety standards are of utmost importance, Flo-Tel™+ offers unprecedented advantages, from triggering alarms to shutting down a process. IECEx approval certifies the Flo-Tel™+ system for use internationally in the most hazardous of processes and environments.

Elfab offers a wide range of products and services to safety-critical industry sectors across the globe, and is constantly developing its product range to meet customer demands and strengthen its pressure intelligence brand. For more information about Elfab’s products and services, please contact Elfab sales on +44 (0)191 293 1234.

Note to editors:
The IECEx scheme is the system of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) for conformity assessment to standards relating to equipment for use in explosive atmospheres, as provided for in accordance with Article 2 of the IEC Statutes and Rules, 2001 edition (incorporating amendments approved by Council in 2004 and 2005).

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