Understanding the Software Options

and also for more intensive deagglomeration.
In order to exclude undesired
side reactions and ensure a consistent
quality level, the process takes place in
a fine vacuum (0.133 mbar). The reactor
supplies a constantly high mixing
quality with fill levels from 10 to 100%.
A very high degree of residue emptying
is achieved when changing products
thanks to the patented SimConvex
mixing tool (photo, p. 20I-4), which
has an outer contour with a sinusoidal
shape. The mixing device is driven
from above and is fully heatable. The
shaft seals of the mixer shaft and the
cutting rotor are face seals, and the
sealing valve at the end of the mixing
cone, which works without dead space,
is gas tight. The mixing chamber is
made of Hastelloy C22. — amixon
GmbH, Paderborn, Germany
www.amixon.com
No contact required
for this flowmeter
LiquiSonic (photo, p. 20I-6) consists of
one or more sensors and a controller.
The contactless measuring method is
based on the sonic velocity measurement
for a precise and fast data acquisition.
The sensor is made of stainless
steel, but can be coated with Halar,
PFA or Tantalum to handle aggressive
liquids. The completely enclosed design
of the sensor eliminates the need for
gaskets or “windows” to the process,
and therefore works maintenance-free.
The sensor is available with an Ex approval
for using in hazardous areas.
Up to four sensors can be connected
to one controller. — SensoTech GmbH,
Magdeburg-Barleben, Germany
www.sensotech.com
GEA Ecoflex
Eliminate downtime with a
skid-mounted pair of PHEs
The GEASkid version of the
NT NT Series (photo) is a plate
heat exchanger (PHE) mod
ule with permanent standby
function, comprising two
completely independent
PHEs designed to elimi
nate machine downtimes
caused by maintenance. The
GEASkid was de- de
veloped to meet the
safety requirements
in power stations, and
is especially suited to cooling
lubricating oil. The module is fitted
with two identical high-performance,
gasketed PHEs that are installed in
a space saving way on a single frame.
The space requirements are considerably
reduced compared to shelland-tube
heat exchangers, says the
manufacturer. Only a single unit is
required to provide reliable turbine
cooling; if one PHE fails or requires
servicing, operators can immediately
switch over to the stand-by PHE
without having to interrupt the cooling
cycle — GEA PHE Systems, GEA
Ecoflex GmbH, Sarstedt, Germany
www.gea-ecoflex.de
Avoid product loses and fugitive
emissions with this AE unit
The Midas Meter is the next generation
in acoustic-emissions (AE) valve
leak detection equipment from this
company. The system detects leaks
long before detection by conventional
methods or instrumentation, claims
the manufacturer. The device has approval
for, among others, ATEX 11 1
G Ex ia IIC T4 Ga and IECEX Ex ia
IIC T4 Ga (Ta = –20 to 50°C). — Score
Group Plc., Aberddeenshire, U.K.
www.midasmeter.com
These remote I/O systems are
now more compact
LB/FB Remote I/O Systems are used to
connect intrinsically safe Namur switching
signals and solenoid valve outputs
as well as temperature inputs, or the
supply of two- or four-wire transmitters,
proportional valves and positioners.
LB Remote I/O is installed in the safe
area or Zone 2 Div. 1, while the encapsulated
FB Remote I/O can be installed
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