African Petrochemicals May/June Edition 14_3 {2017}

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INNOVATIVE SURFACTANTS ENHANCE FIREFIGHTING AND DUST SUPPRESSION
Innovative surfactants developed by I-CAT
boost the fire-extinguishing and dustsuppression
capability and effectiveness of
water. Known as iFire and iMist respectively,
these new products are the end result of
extensive research and development.
The macromolecules function as an active
surface agent to lower the surface tension
of water and other liquids, Lourens Jansen
van Rensburg, Marketing Director, explains.
The properties of the liquid in question are
effectively manipulated in order to reduce the
magnetic charge of the constituent particles,
thereby reducing the surface tension.
“iFire is an ideal water-treatment agent to
improve the wetting capability of water
which, in turn, enhances its firefighting
capability,” Jansen van Rensburg stresses. It
also results in a dramatic reduction in the
quantity of water used, thereby contributing
to the conservation of this scarce resource.
On the other hand, iMist results in water being
adsorbed faster by substrates. This significantly
improves the dust-suppression capabilities of
water, as well as reducing the quantity of water
needed for effective dust suppression.
The application of wet dust suppression
requires the formation of liquid films to
increase the adhesion of dust particles by
means of hydrogen bonding. The resultant
large surface area adsorbs on the dust
particles spontaneously and efficiently.
Applications include iMist being used
as an additive to dust mist systems, dust
cannons and sprayers, and also for road-dust
suppression.
About I-CAT
I-CAT is a leading environmental solutions
company with a primary focus on supplying
products and services that assist industrial
and mining clients in various aspects of
environmental compliance. The company is
well positioned to assist all its clients’ needs
in environmental management regarding;
dust suppression solutions, water solutions,
environmental management services, agroforestry
products and fire solutions.
I-CAT Contact
Lourens Jansen van Rensburg
Marketing Director
Phone: 086 112 4228
Email: info@i-cat.co.za
Web: www.i-cat.co.za
iFire is an ideal water-treatment agent to improve the wetting capability
of water which, in turn, enhances its firefighting capability.
iMist results in water being adsorbed faster by substrates. This
significantly improves the dust-suppression capabilities of water, as well
as reducing the quantity of water needed for effective dust suppression.
Applications include iMist being used as an additive to dust mist
systems, dust cannons and sprayers, and also for road-dust suppression.
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CONTENTS
Innovative Surfactants enhance
Firefighting and Dust Suppression...................2
IIOT Fuels the Spirit of Innovation.....................4
FRONT COVER STORY
Higher Transmission Frequency means
it’s time to econsider Radar for Level
Measurement of Powders.....................................5
Microcontroller Condition Monitoring
System..........................................................................7
Ai2SA Successfully Integrates Mitsubishi Q
Series PLC to process automation UNIPRO 4
Scale via PROFIBUS DP............................................8
Gas Leak Detector Reduces Potential Utility
Equipment damage due to Gas Leaks...........10
PEPPERL+FUCHS Launches the first
Incremental Rotary Encoders with Blue
Emitter Leds.............................................................12
Phoenix contact presents at SAIMC
Rustenburg Branch 1st Tech Evening at
Lasrust with talk about Industrial Wireless...14
2016 - STAFSJÖ VALVES Celebrate 350 years
and are now stronger than ever.......................15
OPTIWAVE 1010: New Radar Level
Transmitter for Bypass Chambers and
Magnetic Level Indicators...................................16
SIEMENS’ Aeroderivative Gas Turbine
Passed with the Highest Marks for LNG........17
KIRA Valves and Engineering has grown
– 4000sq²...................................................................18
ENGEN lends support to Knynsa and
Plett Fire-Fighters ..................................................19
MORPHO South Africa* releases
‘Toughest Ever’ Biometric Terminal for
harsh conditions....................................................20
Fire Detection and Prevention in Server
Rooms.........................................................................22
ARCA Anti Surge Valve Application in
China’s Largest LNG Tanker.................................23
OPTISONIC 8300: New Ultrasonic
Flowmeter for Superheated Steam.................25
ROCKWELL Automation introduces Stem
Initiative to South Africa......................................26
Nurturing High-Performing Teams.................27
SASOL Breaks Ground on new
Alkoxylation Production Facility in
Nanjing, China ....................................................... 28
EMERSON Helps Life Science Manufacturers
Achieve Right-First-Time Production with
Upgraded Manufacturing Execution
Software....................................................................29
SKF Participates in raids against Retailers
of Counterfeit Bearings........................................30
FXA42 - Run the Supply Chain of
Tomorrow..................................................................31
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IIOT FUELS THE SPIRIT OF INNOVATION
Never has Endress+Hauser filed as many patents as it did last year
Endress+Hauser honoured the company’s inventors at the annual Innovators’ Meeting in
Merzhausen, Germany. More than 300 employees involved in patent applications over the last
year attended this event.
The number of patent applications by the
Endress+Hauser Group continues to grow.
The globally-active company submitted a
record 273 patents in 2016. Around threefourths
involve level, flow and analysis
measurement technology, followed by digital
communication and instrument diagnosis.
The number of invention disclosures also
reached an all-time high of 382. “We can be
proud of our creative employees. The results
point to our innovative strength,” says CEO
Matthias Altendorf.
The measurement and automation
technology provider traditionally places a
high value on research and development.
This includes recognising the company’s
inventors at the annual Endress+Hauser
Innovators’ Meeting, which is dedicated to
honouring new ideas and excellent patents.
This year, more than 300 inventors gathered
together on 31 March in Merzhausen,
Germany, to socialise and share their
knowledge.
Industrial Internet of Things is gaining
ground
Endress+Hauser currently holds more than
7,000 active property rights. Every invention
disclosure is subject to an internal, multistep
evaluation process before the patent is
submitted, which takes typically four months.
While the worldwide patent approval
rate averages roughly around 50 percent,
Endress+Hauser boasts a 63 percent rate in
Europe, 70 percent in the US and as high as
86 percent in China. The number of approved
patents by Endress+Hauser rose 10 percent
in all three of these global markets in 2016.
These increases doesn’t just happen on
its own, roughly about seven percent of
Endress+Hauser’s net sales flows out of
research and development. A key focus for
Endress+Hauser is on the Industrial Internet
of Things (IIoT). “Innovative products that
offer our customers genuine added value,
represent our best sales argument,” explains
Dr Andreas Mayr, Corporate Director
Marketing & Technology.
Endress+Hauser already offers instruments
that monitor their own status during
processes, while making the sensor and
process data available via Internet-based
platforms. The seamless integration of
instruments into the customer’s automation
and IT systems permits on-going
optimisation of maintenance cycles and
process controls, among other things.
Overseas focus
Endress+Hauser has run its own patent
department in the US since 2016 to protect
analysis technology developed by the
SpectraSensors (Houston, Texas) and Kaiser
Optical Systems (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
subsidiaries, as well as Endress+Hauser
Conducta (Anaheim, California), from
imitators. “One of our most important
markets is in the US, where we have 850
employees,” says Angelika Andres, Head of the
Endress+Hauser patent department. “The 50
patents we filed in the first year proved that
the transatlantic move was the right decision.”
Endress+Hauser honoured the company’s
inventors at the annual Innovators’ Meeting
in Merzhausen, Germany. More than 300
employees involved in patent applications
over the last year attended this event.
Endress+Hauser (Pty) Ltd
For further information:
Su-Anne Willemse
Tel: (011) 262 8080
E-mail: suanne.willemse@za.endress.com
Web: www.za.endress.com
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FRONT COVER STORY
HIGHER TRANSMISSION FREQUENCY
MEANS IT’S TIME TO RECONSIDER RADAR FOR
LEVEL MEASUREMENT OF POWDERS
by Gregory Tischler, Product Manager, VEGA Americas
For years, radar sensors have had a bad
reputation for powder level measurement.
Frankly, radar earned that bad rap. While the
technology has always worked brilliantly
with coal, grains, and plastic pellets, it was
never compatible with powders for a variety
of reasons including size and chemical
composition. Users who tried to make
radar sensors work because they are lowmaintenance,
long-lasting, and durable in
difficult conditions ended up disappointed. If
radar technology were a restaurant, powders
users would drive by its parking lot without a
second look. But now is the time for users to
give radar another try.
Modern sensors with 80 GHz transmission
frequency have put radar technology back
on the menu as it concerns measuring the
level of powders. This paper will examine
how increasing the frequency makes radar
viable in powders applications, and discuss
advantages radar has always had over other
level technologies.
Particle size is no longer a problem
Radar sensors were always a good fit for
measuring the level of plastic pellets, but
there was a time in the not-too-distant past
when radar level measurement was a nonstarter
for fine powders.
80 GHz radar sensors emit higher-energy, 3.5-
4.0 mm microwaves that can detect particles
smaller than one millimeter in diameter. The
rake’s teeth are closer together, so contacting
a lone fertilizer pellet is easier than ever.
High-frequency radar sensors with large
dynamic range (more on that to come) are
now a proven level solution in plastic powder
applications.
As radar sensor transmission frequency has increased, wavelength has decreased, allowing for more accurate measurement of small particles.
Any dielectric will do
While available for years, large dynamic
range came at a prohibitive cost. It made
no financial sense for instrumentation
manufacturers to double the cost of sensors
to narrowly expand the application scope
for users. That expanded scope is now easy
to achieve at a reasonable price. The most
sensitive radar sensors on the market have a
dynamic range of 120 dB, five times greater
than that of its 26 GHz predecessors. These
sensors can measure virtually any product,
no matter how low the dielectric constant.
This is quite a paradigm shift; as dK value
used to be the most important question
when determine whether or not a radar
sensor will work. Now, the dielectric value
of a powder doesn’t determine if radar will
work, but rather which radar will work.
Non-contact instruments have longer
service life
Non-contact instruments, including radar
and ultrasonic sensors, maximize user
investment. They may be more expensive on
the front end, but the initial cost is negated
by reduced (and in most cases, eliminated)
maintenance costs and a longer service life.
With the ability to set and forget the level
measurement, plant operators can allocate
more resources to improving overall process
efficiency. When buildup encroaches upon a
radar antenna, its presence is neutralized in
modern sensors that include software that
filters out close-range signals. For longer
sensor life and accuracy through buildup,
there is no better investment than a noncontact
level sensor.
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Even while coated with buildup, this 80 GHz radar sensor delivered accurate readings of hydrated lime.
Radar is not disturbed by dust
Radar sensors emit electromagnetic
radio waves that are unaffected by dust.
Unlike with sound waves, dust does not
inhibit a radar signal’s transmission or its
propagation. In fact, it has no effect on any
radar sensor, regardless of transmission
frequency. This is due to wavelength.
The diameter of dust particles is in the
0.5-to-1.0-micrometer range. 80 GHz radar
sensors have the shortest wavelength on
the market, and dust is about 1,000 times
too small to affect these waves as they
travel through the airspace. This means
that inside an industrial plant, radar can
accurately measure the level of bulk solids
and powders when dust is rampant and/
or during a filling cycle. This is a major
advantage in automated processes.
Conclusion
Anyone who invested in a radar sensor to
measure powder, only to have the sensor
fail has every right to hesitate to try it
again. But 80 GHz transmission frequency
changes everything. These sensors have
the wavelength to detect smaller particles
and the dynamic range to measure weak
signals from low-dielectric products. Plus,
all of radar’s established strengths apply.
Non-contact measurement extends a
sensor’s life and the presence of dust has no
bearing on measurement accuracy. It’s time
to reconsider radar level measurement for
powder storage and handling.
Author bio
Gregory Tischler is a Product Manager
at VEGA Americas responsible for radar
and guided wave radar sensors. He has
almost 20 years of experience in the
Industrial Automation industry, all with
VEGA Americas. He is a voting member of
the ASME-BPE Process Instrumentation
subcommittee responsible for writing
instrumentation standards for Bioprocessing
Equipment, and he was also an active
member of the MCAA committee that was
responsible for shaping new FCC rules for
Tank Level Probing Radars (Section 15.256)
that was released at the beginning of 2014.
Learn more about VEGA radar sensors at
vega.com/radar.
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MICROCONTROLLER CONDITION
MONITORING SYSTEM
Monitran, locally represented by Instrotech, has on offer to industry
their MTN/5000; a cost-effective and versatile microcontroller-based
condition monitoring system, for application in vibration monitoring
and logging of any sensor-based design, for example temperature,
pressure, voltage/current/power.
The MTN/5000 is housed
in an extruded aluminium
enclosure and features a
9cm TFT touch screen with
a high performance ARM
Cortex-M3 processor. It has
an easy-to-navigate menu
that enables users to set
data sampling periods up
to 1million/second, ranges
and accuracy levels plus
vibration threshold (alarm) levels on a channel-by-channel basis or
across all 12 channels. In addition, the system has 12 digital I/O channels
that can be used for multiple alarms or a communication channel for
integration with other systems.
As an optional extra, the system can be fitted with Modbus TCP/IP, for
networking purposes or to enable multiple MTN/5000s to operate
together within a larger monitoring or control system.
The MTN/5000 system is made to order and, in addition to specifying
how many input channels the MTN/5000 should have, the user can
request front panel customisation, such as asset numbering. The system
requires an input voltage of 24V DC and the enclosure dimensions,
including glands are 372 x 250 x 200mm.
The MTN/5000 has a production lead time of 4-5 weeks, however this
may be longer if optional extras are required.
For more information and a full specification on Monitran’s MTN/5000
contact Instrotech on 010 595 1831 or sales@instrotech.co.za.
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Ai2SA SUCCESSFULLY INTEGRATES MITSUBISHI Q SERIES PLC TO
PROCESS AUTOMATION UNIPRO 4 SCALE VIA PROFIBUS DP
Architects Integrating Industry (Ai2SA), specializing in “optimally managing and scoping
industrial systems projects” was recently contracted by a client to integrate Process
Automation UniPro 4 weighing units to a Mitsubishi Q-Series PLC. Ai2SA was called to site to
commission units already installed however values received from the weighing unit to the
Mitsubishi PLC were deemed to be “garbled”, presumably due to significant amount of byte
and bit swapping. Client agreed with our proposal that off-site testing should be done (which
is typically the company standard procedure which is to do UPFRONT clarification). This was
however not possible as units were installed on site already and running production.
Ai2SA proceeded to setup a complete test rig unit, kindly provided by Process Automation
at their offices in order to be able to simulate the plant configuration. Mr. Ian Thornton,
Research and Developer for Process Automation assisted to setup the test unit and with
simulation of the values to the Mitsubishi PLC. A “driver” was successfully written to interpret
the UniPro 4 weighing system to the Mitsubishi PLC via Profibus DP.
The figures below depict the testing station and a snippet of the software registers depicting
successful “conversion” of received values.
While it is normal to assume
that using “open” standards
should work it is always
recommended to make
provision for pre-testing off
site as it simply is a lot more
cost effective and less time
consuming overall. Ai2SA would
like to thank the people from
Process Automation, especially
Mr. Thornton for excellent
support. It is not often that
one gets to work directly with
the engineers who developed
the products (or parts of it)
and so it does not only make
us proud to have such highly
talented people locally in South
Africa, it also makes sorting out
problems much more easier and
cost effective.
Ai2SA
Tel: +27(0) 12 348 6124
Fax: +27(0) 86 685 5061
Web: www.ai2sa.co.za
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GAS LEAK
DETECTOR REDUCES
POTENTIAL UTILITY
EQUIPMENT
DAMAGE DUE TO
GAS LEAKS
Combination infrared camera and SF 6 gas leak detector precisely pinpoints
leaks as part of regular maintenance without taking equipment offline
C
M
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Identifying leaks of sulfur hexafluoride (SF 6 ),
which is used as an electrical insulator in
extremely high-voltage utilities applications,
generally requires the purchase or rental
of an expensive gas detector or hiring an
outside consultant. The alternatives are
shutting down equipment and using a
sniffer, which after some time, can determine
only the approximate area of the leak, or
coating the entire equipment in soapy
water and inspect, which is extremely time
consuming and also requires the equipment
to be powered down.
Fluke, locally represented by Comtest, has
the new Ti450 SF 6 gas leak detector that
combines a high-quality infrared camera with
an SF 6 leak detector that visually pinpoints
the location of SF 6 leaks without shutting
equipment down. The Ti450 SF 6 allows utility
crews to include it as a normal part of their
maintenance routine, allowing them to
conduct both infrared and gas inspections
whenever and wherever necessary. It
eliminates the need to wait for special annual
or bi-annual leak inspections — and the
corresponding expensive equipment rentals
or contractors — so maintenance work can
be done as required, reducing potential
equipment damage.
“Leak detection in utility equipment
has always been a disruptive operation
that requires expensive equipment and
equipment downtime,” said Brian Knight,
Fluke Thermography Business Unit Manager.
“The Fluke Ti450 SF 6 makes it incredibly
convenient to make leak detection part
of regular maintenance identifying the
problems so leak corrections can be
performed during a scheduled maintenance
period.”
The pistol-grip Ti450 SF 6 makes diagnoses
of issues point-and-shoot convenient, even
in hard to reach or high overhead locations.
With the Ti450 SF 6 , technicians can monitor
leaks more frequently allowing maintenance
to be scheduled at a convenient time without
unplanned downtime. The leak detector can
also be used to quickly verify that the repair
was fixed.
The infrared camera includes the awardwinning
LaserSharp® Auto Focus that delivers
instant focus on a single target using a
built-in laser distance meter to calculate and
display the distance to the designated target
with pinpoint accuracy. LaserSharp Auto
Focus enables technicians to precisely target
up to 100 feet away for infrared readings and
SF 6 gas detection
no matter how
awkward the
position of the
target. This makes
it safe to measure
around high voltage
areas and potentially
dangerous areas. It also features Fluke IR-
Fusion® technology, which combines both
digital and infrared images in one for better
clarity. By adjusting the blending of the
image, technicians can easily detect then
pinpoint the exact location of the SF 6 gas
leak.
The Ti450 SF 6 comes complete with 2x
telephoto smart lens, tripod holder for
mounting to any industry standard tripod,
eye piece, cable, viewer, batteries and
chargers, all in a hard shell carrying case. SF 6
gas detection training tools, including a stepby-step
instructional video, are also available.
COMTEST
For more information on the new Fluke
Ti450 SF 6 gas leak detector, or for upcoming
seminars, demos or to locate the nearest
dealer, contact COMTEST on 010 595 1821 or
sales@comtest.co.za
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PEPPERL+FUCHS LAUNCHES THE FIRST INCREMENTAL ROTARY ENCODERS WITH
BLUE EMITTER LEDS
The new BlueBeam technology for
incremental rotary encoders with optical
sensing is a spectacular innovation. Due to
the increased efficiency in signal generation,
Pepperl+Fuchs offers significantly better
sensing capabilities with an improved signal
quality. Compared to the classic standard
infrared variants, this results in considerably
higher system accuracy even at maximum
rotational speeds. The new ENI58IL BlueBeam
rotary encoders thus set a new market
standard, offering performance characteristics
that were previously only achievable in highperformance
special solutions.
Incremental rotary encoders form the
bridge between mechanics and electronics.
They record measured values for rotation,
position, and angular speeds. This is achieved
with a periodic signal that is proportional
to the movement. The rotary encoder
detects a defined number of pulses for
each shaft revolution, resulting in a precise
determination of the angular position.
Measuring the cycle duration and the
number of pulses per unit of time provides
information on the speed of a movement. If
the number of pulses from a reference point
is measured, the numerical value represents
a measure of the angle displaced and the
distance covered around the path. Twochannel
rotary encoders—with a phase shift
of 90°—enable the downstream electronics
to determine the direction of rotation of the
shaft and thereby also enable bi-directional
positioning tasks. Three-channel incremental
rotary encoders provide a zero signal once
per revolution. In the optical or photoelectric
scanning, a rotating code disc with a radial
grid is used as the measuring standard. The
rotation of the code disc provides a periodic
modulation of the light flux from an emitter
LED. The intensity is detected by a sensor
element and converted into electrical signals.
In line with the current state of the art,
infrared light is used here.
The New Market Standard
In the new ENI58IL incremental rotary
encoders with BlueBeam technology,
Pepperl+Fuchs is now using specially
developed blue-light LEDs. “The blue
light of the new emitter LED exhibits
a decreased diffraction compared to a
longer-wave infrared light of the same gap
width and can therefore depict sharper
images,”, explains Stefan Horvatic, Head of
Product Management at Pepperl+Fuchs
Drehgeber GmbH. Combined with modern
sensing chips, which have finer and thinner
structures, the penetration depth of the blue
light into the chip is shorter or more energy
rich. This increases the efficiency factor of
the light source so significantly that the
sensing chip can generate much sharper
contours. The result is a higher resolution, a
significantly improved signal amplitude, and
considerably reduced edge jitter. “With the
BlueBeam technology, we are reducing the
tolerances of the phase position A to B to
well below 10 %, for example,” adds Horvatic.
This is more than double the signal quality
compared to values that are otherwise
common on the market and achievable with
infrared technology. Horvatic goes on to also
mention the significantly higher resolution
that results from the more reliable scan rate.
The scan rate for the digital signals of an
incremental rotary encoder relates to the
chronological sequence of the state, i.e., the
edge change of logical 1 (high) and logical 0
(low). For tolerances—including due to the
previously mentioned jitter—it is becoming
more and more difficult to implement pulse
multiplications, especially at high speeds.
Pulse multiplications are used to increase the
number of pulses that can be evaluated by
up to a factor of 4. The BlueBeam technology
thus makes it possible to guarantee absolute
accuracy with the new ENI58IL rotary
encoders, even in the highest speed ranges
of up to 12,000 rpm. The maximum output
frequency of the ENI58IL is a remarkable 400
kHz—up to 50 % higher than for standard
rotary encoder variants.
Production Ensures Accuracy
The exceptionally high absolute accuracy
of the ENI58IL is also helped by the
implementation of tight manufacturing
tolerances that is made possible by the
BlueBeam technology. This is done in a
specially equipped production line with a
modern one-piece flow system. “Here, for
example, each code disc is also precisely
adjusted in an innovative production step,”
emphasizes Horvatic.
Each rotary encoder that leaves this
production line has a robust design with
interlocked bearing units. This enables
permanently high bearing loads and
prevents the ball bearings from being
pressed out, thus ensuring reliable operation
and an increased service life. Pepperl+Fuchs
also ensures the utmost functional safety
in relation to the interference resistance,
i.e., the EMC protective circuit. A special
protective circuit prevents damage caused
by electromagnetic interference. “In global
use, there are often requirements that
go far beyond some of the CE minimum
requirements. For this reason, we comply
with a level that is up to four times that of
standard tests, to ensure stable and reliable
operation in unfavorable conditions,”
promises Horvatic.
In conjunction with the robustness,
durability, and high functional safety of the
ENI58IL, the enormous shock and vibration
resistance is also noteworthy. It is however
less a result of the special manufacturing,
than it is a general advantage of BlueBeam
technology: With blue light, the signals
are more stable under high mechanical
influences because the scanning can cope
with more tolerances. The shock resistance
(shock 300 g, 6 ms and vibration 30 g, 10 Hz
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... 2000 Hz) may look like it is just the market
standard, but it is remarkable when you look
at the high level of precision. The ENI58IL
rotary encoders therefore contribute in every
way to high process reliability, the prevention
of machine downtimes, and to increased
plant availability.
Quick Availability from a Batch Size of 1
One result of the modern one-piece flow
manufacturing is the quick availability in a
great diversity of versions with a complete
portfolio of industry-standard rotary
encoders. The ENI58IL series was developed
with a new design and a modular product
architecture. The standard housing is made
of seawater-resistant aluminum with a
diameter of 58 mm. Solid-shaft, hollow-shaft,
and recessed hollow-shaft variants and a
wide variety of flange types are available
for international use. All shaft versions are
available in three variants with clamping,
synchro, or square flanges as well as with
all common axial and radial connector
plugs (M23, M12, or MS plug) or connection
cables. A special feature of the ENI58IL is
the universal current driver (5 - 30 V) in the
form of a TTL/HTL combined interface. Every
encoder variant can thus be adapted to the
specific application.
Due to the one-piece flow manufacturing,
the complete product portfolio can be
supplied from a quantity of just 1 within
a very short period of time. With the
product and interface diversity, virtually
any application request can be achieved
as a standard solution, up to the highest
speed ranges. “Due to the high product
diversity already in place, we are also able to
implement customer-specific developments
very quickly,” adds Horvatic.
Summary
The highly precise BlueBeam technology
offers the highest signal quality of
incremental rotary encoders available on
today’s market. The resulting high level of
accuracy and process reliability helps to
reduce the tolerances in applications and
to improve the efficiency factor. In a large
number of applications, the efficiency is thus
improved by an increased system output
and the corresponding cost reduction. This
is particularly true where the requirements
placed on the dynamics increase. Typical
fields of application for the new ENI58IL
are motor feedback systems for induction
motors. The BlueBeam rotary encoders with
their high signal quality are the perfect
solution here, even at the highest rotational
speeds.
The robustness of the BlueBeam rotary
encoders, especially in relation to the
interference of shock and vibration or
EMC, is reflected especially in demanding
applications such as in wind turbines. The
innovative incremental rotary encoders are
used here in slip-ring transmitters. Their
task is to transfer control data for the pitch
system. This includes data for the rotor speed
and the position of the rotor blades, which
are determined using these incremental
rotary encoders. The information about
which position the rotor blades are in is used
by the control loop to dynamically turn the
individual blade more into the wind or out
of the wind. The speed of the rotor is thus
influenced and kept at the optimal, rated
speed. In these and similar applications, the
new ENI58IL incremental rotary encoders
from Pepperl+Fuchs are a decisive factor in
significantly improving plant performance—
and do so from the standard module system.
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l/h
Mr. Derek Wetzlar, MD of Lasrust opening festivities and meeting
PHOENIX CONTACT PRESENTS AT SAIMC
RUSTENBURG BRANCH 1 ST TECH EVENING
AT LASRUST WITH TALK ABOUT INDUSTRIAL
WIRELESS
Please find enclosed the 1 st branch newsletter for 2017 from SAIMC
Rustenburg branch which is in the process of being re-established by the
SAIMC Tshwane branch. On the eve of Wednesday the 24th of May, we
had our inaugural meeting to launch the branch at the offices of Lasrust
Enterprises.
Mr. Jurie Weideman opened the meeting by way of a brief overview and
introduction to SAIMC and its objectives which mainly relates to supporting
our Control & Instrumentation profession. We were fortunate to have some
very high-profile stakeholders / role players from local industry represented
at the event.
The technology presentation was presented by Mr. Patrick Rowland,
Control Systems Business Unit Manager from Phoenix Contact South Africa.
The topic for the talk was Industrial Wireless Communications and dealt
with topics such as frequency hopping and spectrum usage. History of
“industrial communications” was also discussed along with applications
and considerations. Overall the presentation was very well received and it
makes a lot more sense of what to consider when facing applications that
require “wireless communications” of an industrial nature.
fact
Liquid flow measurement
up to 600 °C or 490 bar
OPTISONIC 4400 –
technology driven by KROHNE
• Ultrasonic flowmeter for
high temperature and high pressure
liquids, e. g. in vacuum distillation,
visbreaking or coker unit
• HT version: 45…+600 °C,
DN25…1000
• HP version: ≤490 bar, DN25…200
• Flow range 0,5…20 m/s,
bi-directional
• Communication options
with NAMUR NE 107 diagnostics
m/s
As is the norm for SAIMC meetings we enjoyed some nice food and
refreshments and caught up on some “networking”. Thank you kindly for
everyone who made it possible and attended, we look forward to assisting
the branch in growing. If you are interested to attend / present kindly
contact author. We are looking to still firm up a dedicated committee to run
the branch locally so also please feel to volunteer.
Please feel free to share with other prospective members / interested
parties. Next visit to be scheduled.
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SAIMC
Petrus Klopper
SAIMC Tshwane Branch Committee (Vice Chairman, Secratary & Technology)
and
National Committee (Professional Service / Standards Sub-Committee)
Cell: 082 559 7437
E-mail: petrus.klopper@ai2sa.co.za
Web: www.saimc.co.za
KROHNE South Africa
8 Bushbuck Close, Corporate Park South
Randjiespark, Midrand, Tel.: +27 113141391
Fax: +27 113141681, Clayton Duckworth,
c.duckworth@krohne.com, www.za.krohne.com

2016 - STAFSJÖ VALVES CELEBRATE 350 YEARS AND ARE NOW
STRONGER THAN EVER
Innovation and local availability worldwide
are Stafsjö’s strengths.
Established already in 1666, Stafsjö is one of the oldest operating companies in Sweden. Production commenced with the manufacture of
cannons for the Swedish armed forces and remained the core business activity for two centuries. In 1881, the production of valves started
and in 1928 the first knife gate valve was launched for the paper and pulp industry in the region.
In recent years, Stafsjö has invested over Euro 5 million in order to expand its production. Within four years the annual turnover should
be Euro 20 million annually. This goal will be attained with new products, within new market sectors and in new countries, whilst
simultaneously strengthening the position on existing markets with the existing range of products.
Together with their customers, the Stafsjö team work to understand the demands placed, not only on today’s processes, but also those of
tomorrow. By ensuring that Stafsjö valves are in stock around the globe Stafsjö operates as a fast and flexible supplier of high performance
knife gate valves for complex processes in varying dimensions. Stafsjö is a well-known name amongst major players within paper and
pulp, mining, power generation and water
treatment. More than 1 million Stafsjö
valves have been installed around the
world and 86% of production is exported.
Stafsjö has seen huge growth in the
USA, Australia, South Africa and South
East Asia, the latter primarily driven by
Indonesia. An initiative made in the
mining industry in Mexico has also been
successful.
Stafsjö have a product portfolio
covering a broad range of knife gate
valves. Stafsjö’s extensive experience of
high performance shut-off valves with
superior flow characteristics enables
the development team to push this
technology still further.
Valve & Automation are the exclusive
agents for Stafsjö valves.
Valve & Automation
For more information please contact:
Ron Nel
Tel: +27(0) 11 397 2833
E-mail: sales@valve.co.za
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OPTIWAVE 1010: NEW RADAR LEVEL TRANSMITTER FOR BYPASS
CHAMBERS AND MAGNETIC LEVEL INDICATORS
• 2-wire FMCW radar level
transmitter for bypass chambers
and magnetic level indicators
(MLI)
• Continuous measurement of
liquids, no minimum dielectric
constant when used with a float
OPTIWAVE 1010 FMCW radar level transmitter for
bypass chambers and magnetic level indicators (MLI)
• Direct and accurate
measurement of level in bypass
chamber
• Dual process seal system for
maximum safety and removal
of converter under process
conditions
Duisburg, January 19, 2016: With OPTIWAVE
1010, KROHNE introduces a new radar
level transmitter for bypass chambers and
magnetic level indicators . The 2-wire FMCW
radar level transmitter is designed as a costeffective
solution for the continuous level
measurement of liquids in bypass applications
in various industries, e.g. chemical, power,
water and wastewater, or automotive.
OPTIWAVE 1010 can be combined with the
KROHNE BM 26 ADVANCED bypass chambers
and magnetic level indicators (MLI), thereby
adding a 4…20mA HART output to the
mechanical devices. The combinations can
be conveniently ordered as a whole, e.g.
as BM 26 W1010 (OPTIWAVE 1010 welded
to BM 26 ADVANCED). Alternatively, it can
be welded on any bypass chamber with
internal diameter 38…56 mm / 1.5…2.2”.
Thus it is also an ideal solution for other
MLI manufacturers to add a level radar
measurement option to their product range.
OPTIWAVE 1010 is competitively priced to
replace reed chains, magnetostrictive and
simple TDR transmitters that are typically
used with bypass chambers or MLIs. In
addition to a measuring accuracy of ± 5 mm /
0.2”, the FMCW principle offers a much better
overall accuracy in bypass applications: while
reed chain and magnetostrictive principles
are measuring the float position which
depends on the product density, the FMCW
radar directly measures the liquid surface.
Application range for OPTIWAVE 1010
includes almost any liquids with process
temperatures ≤ +150°C / +302°F up to 40
barg / 580 psig and measuring ranges up to
8 m / 26.2 ft. With clean liquids of dielectric
constant ε r ≥ 3 the device measures the
surface directly, for ε r < 3, a float with target
is used.
OPTIWAVE 1010 features a dual process
seal system that allows for removal of
the converter under process conditions.
The 2-wire loop-powered HART device
is pre-configured in the factory and is
delivered ready to use. Application-specific
adjustments are possible via HART/ DD and
DTM.
About KROHNE: KROHNE is a full-service
provider for process measuring technology
for the measurement of flow, mass flow, level,
pressure and temperature as well as analytical
tasks. Founded in 1921 and headquartered
in Duisburg, Germany, the company employs
over 3,500 people all over the world and is
present on all continents. KROHNE stands for
innovation and maximum product quality
and is one of the market leaders in industrial
process measuring technology.
KROHNE
E-mail: C.Duckworth@KROHNE.com
Web: www.za.krohne.com
Tel: 011 314 1391
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SIEMENS’ AERODERIVATIVE GAS TURBINE PASSED WITH THE HIGHEST MARKS FOR LNG
It’s been said that turbomachinery is at the
heart of every liquefied natural gas (LNG)
plant, whether it’s large, mid-sized, or small.
No matter what equipment is chosen, the
ultimate goal is to optimize the economic
return. The total expected lifecycle costs,
including both operating expenses (OPEX)
and capital expenditures (CAPEX), play a
critical role when choosing turbomachinery
for an LNG facility.
Among the industrial gas turbines that the
Dresser-Rand business offers is the SGT-A65
TR (Industrial Trent 60) aeroderivative gas
turbine. This turbine has been selected by
several operators and developers for their
LNG projects thanks to its high efficiency,
light weight, and speed range variation
available from the free power turbine.
The SGT-A65 TR has established a new
benchmark for power output, fuel economy,
and cost savings. The turbine is highly
flexible, offering high power and efficiency
with minimal drop-off at part load and
reduced speed conditions. It has proven
itself in many different environments
including desert, arctic, tropical, and coastal
and in different applications. More than 100
units have been sold with more than 1.1
million equivalent operating hours (EOH).
The fleet leader has accumulated more than
110,000 EOHs.
Last year Siemens and the Dresser-
Rand business conducted a successful
demonstration test of the SGT-A65 TR’s
torque capability for mechanical drive
applications. Breakaway and transient torque
is vitally important in LNG projects, where
it’s necessary to start the turbine driver while
the compression train is fully pressurized.
Single-shaft heavy-duty gas turbines were
traditionally used in the past for these
applications. They need starter-helper motors
to produce the required breakaway torque at
low speeds, and at the same time they also
require decompression of the refrigerant
loop to reduce the starting torque.
It’s a complex process that can result in the
loss of expensive refrigerant, environmental
issues, and additional costs. On top of that,
the starter-helper motors and support add
complexity and costs to the overall project.
With the torque capability now proven, these
requirements can be mitigated, making
the financial and technical aspects simpler
for customers. Thanks to the three-shaft
architecture of the SGT-A65 TR engine, the
torque capability proved to be even better
than expected. The tests show that there
are no concerns about full pressure restart
torque for the project.
With the acquisitions of Dresser-Rand and
Rolls Royce Energy’s gas turbine product line,
Siemens has significantly boosted its resources
and reputation as a global player in the oil
and gas industry by expanding its product
and services portfolio. Siemens’ design for
LNG projects secures the best total cost of
ownership and maximizes uptime to keep
production flowing. With the largest service
network in the industry, Siemens can help
maximize uptime and operational reliability.
And the company can optimally leverage the
power of digitalization to provide customers
with better decision-making capabilities by
turning data into useful, real-time information.
LNG customers can select the most suitable
solution for their projects, whether they need
applications for industrial or aeroderivative
gas turbine-driven compression, or all-electric
LNG and gas-to-power applications in remote
areas. Siemens’ highly efficient products help
reduce operating costs over the lifecycle of
the equipment.
Contact details
Markus Kurz, Project Director
Project Development Africa
Siemens
markus.mk.kurz@siemens.com
Olamide Ogunduyile
Aeroderivative Gas Turbines Sales Manager
Sub Saharan Africa
Siemens
olamide.ogunduyile@siemens.com
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9

KIRA VALVES AND ENGINEERING HAS GROWN – 4000SQ²
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The directors of Kira Valves and Engineering
are now the proud owners of a new 4000sq²
facility in Benrose. Kira Valves was born
in 2005 in a 36sq² factory and have now
progressed to a new facility. This has now
allowed us to have more well defined
sections for our Welding, Refurbishment,
Machining, Sand blasting, Spray-painting,
Training and Site equipment facilities .These
facilities will help compliment and improve
our current service levels.
Kira Valves &
Engineering a Black Woman Empowered
& BBEEE Level 1 company supply marketleading
services to the engineering industry.
With a total of 145 years of experience we
pride ourselves on our dedication to quality,
excellent delivery and exceptional customer
services. The company aligns itself to
health & safety matters ensuring its’ service
& product offerings are environmentally
friendly. The markets served include mining,
power generation, petro- chemical, food,
pulp & paper, iron & steel and water works.
We are suppliers to Sasol, Rand Water,
Johannesburg Water, Eskom, Sappi, etc. Our
highlight for 2016 has been a 91% score on
an audit conducted by Eskom. This has led to
us being approved as a LEVEL 1 supplier to
Eskom. The following services are offered by
Kira Valves
Refurbishment
Kira and Engineering are fully equipped to
repair and refurbish most makes, types and
sizes of valves using skills and experience
attained over many years.
Valves are re-assembled, pressure tested
utilising amongst other test rigs, a 1000 bar
pressure test unit. Valves up to 3 metres in
size can be refurbished
and individually certified.
The client can save up to on average 40%
against the cost of a new valve.
Welding
Welding procedures are carried out on a daily
basis. Our capabilities extend to carbon steel,
stainless steel, stellite, etc. These procedures
are carried out using qualified procedures,
processes and welders. The heat treatment
furnace allows us to weld complicated
materials. Dekra (NDT specialists) are used on
a regular basis.
Machining
Kira Valves & Engineering offers CNC (turning
and milling) and conventional machining
services.
CNC lathes are rapidly replacing the older
production lathes to their ease of setting,
operation, repeatability and accuracy.
They are designed to use modern carbide
tooling and fully use modern processes. The
part may be designed and the tool paths
programmed by the CAD/CAM process
or manually by the programmer and the
resulting file uploaded to the machine,
and once set and trialled the machine will
continue to turn out parts under the
occasional supervision of an operator.
“Kira Valves and Engineering has decided
to purchase its first CNC lathe in order to
keep up with the current technological
demand”, says Krish Manichum
Machining & Modifications
Modifications on valves are conducted
using procedures as defined by
internationally recognised valve
standards such as ASME B16.34, BS4504,
etc. All modifications undergo precise
testing before being dispatched. This
involves pressure testing, NDT tests, etc.
Our resources allow us to be market
leaders in valve modifications. We
pride ourselves in having modified
valves for some of the biggest
petroleum companies in South Africa.
Site Work
Our site work capabilities allow us
to repair a range of valves on site.
Our experienced team are capable
of performing services in-situ or to
remove valves to our machine shop
for complete refurbishment works.
Valve Trading
Kira Valves and Engineering supplies a range
of imported and locally manufactured valves
which are either specialised products or
commodity products.
The markets served include Mining, Power
generation, Petro-chemical, Food, Pulp and
Paper, Iron and Steel and Water works. Our
strategic partners, assists us in getting the
best possible quality, delivery and price to
the customer.
For further information please contact:
Kira Valves & Engineering
Tel: 011 614 0150
011 614 0024
011 614 0537
Website: www.kiravalves.co.za

ENGEN LENDS SUPPORT TO KNYNSA
AND PLETT FIRE-FIGHTERS
In response to the devastation caused by fires in and around
Knysna and Plettenburg Bay, Engen has joined hands with the
community and hundreds of volunteers with a donation of R150
000 worth of diesel as well as water, energy snacks and drinks for
brave fire fighters from the Knysna and Plettenberg Bay Fire &
Rescue services.
Godfrey Vilakazi, Engen’s Retail Marketing Manager, says the
company has also allocated drop-off points at its service stations in
the region for donations of food, clothing and blankets.
“This tragic event has touched the lives of so many people. We
trust that our small contribution will play some part in helping
to support the many fire fighters and volunteers as well as the
community at large,” he adds.
Always hit the best price.
Pressure sensors for gauge
and absolute pressure
Site Name Physical Address Town
George Eco Stop
Witfontein & CJ
Lawrence Str
George
Multi Motors 41 Knysnaweg George East
Sedgefield 1 Stop
Hartenbos Vulstasie
N2 Highway
Sedgefield
1 Kaap de Goede
Hoop
Sedgefield
Hartenbos
Mossel Bay 1 Stop N2 Highway Mossel Bay
Knysna Toyota Main Street Knysna
Plettenberg Bay 1
Stop
Wavecrest
Convenience Centre
N2 Highway
Da Gama Rd,
Wavecrest, Jeffrey’s
Bay, 6330
Plettenberg Bay
Jeffery’s Bav
Cerabar
PMP11 / PMP21
Reliable, flexible and easy
• High reproducibility and
long-term stability
• Customized measuring ranges
(without additional price)
• Flush-mounted process
connection as option
PMP11
R3063*
11–35 pcs.
PMP21
Cerabar PMP11 / PMP21
Price/piece in R
Version 1–3 4–10 11–35
Cerabar PMP11, output: 4...20 mA R3293 R3162 R3063
Cerabar PMP11, output: 0...10 V R3293 R3162 R3063
Cerabar PMP21, non-ex area, M12 R4281 R4110 R3982
Cerabar PMP21, Ex, M12 R5861 R5626 R5450
*Refer to website for sales and supply conditions.
Sherwoods
Convenience Centre
E33 Cape Rd,
Hunters Retreat,
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth
For technical details and applications visit:
www.za.endress.com/e-direct
Linton Grange
Convenience Centre
Mount Pleasant
543 Cape Rd,
Linton, Grange
1 John Ave, Charlo,
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth
Port Elizabeth
Tel: 0861 363 737 (0861 endres)
24 hr Helpline: 082 443 4214
Service Hotline:
0861 347 378 (0861 ehserv)
info@za.endress.com
www.za.endress.com
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MORPHO SOUTH AFRICA* RELEASES ‘TOUGHEST EVER’ BIOMETRIC
TERMINAL FOR HARSH CONDITIONS
Designed to withstand the most demanding
environments, the new MorphoAccess®
SIGMA Extreme, a ruggedized biometric
terminal for access control and time and
attendance, is now available in the sub-
Saharan African market.
This latest addition to the award winning
SIGMA family of readers is built to endure
everything from dust, salt mist and rain, to
attempted vandalism and accidental impacts
- protected by strong polycarbonate plastics,
thick tempered glass and meticulous sealing.
Succeeding to the previous-generation
Outdoor MorphoAccess 500 series, it
capitalises on the latest waves of technology
and advancements to give industrial users
the most reliable and resilient biometric
solutions. It features very responsive
touchscreen controls and a biometric sensor
that is certainly the largest single fingerprint
sensor on the local market.
“This new terminal is impervious to dust, rain and
other elements. It is ideally suited for industrial
environments, manufacturing plants, mines,
construction sites, power plants and the like,”
explains Nicolas Garcia, Morpho’s regional
director of Sales for sub-Saharan Africa.
Every aspect of the MA SIGMA Extreme is
designed with the harshest conditions in
mind. For instance, an ambient light sensor
ensures ultra-bright touchscreen to improve
usability when in direct sunlight and a
powerful loudspeaker enables users to catch
sound messages even in noisy environments.
Nicolas Garcia says that the terminal also
goes a long way to addressing issues of fraud
at sites such as mines and construction sites:
“Aside from our world-class, patented fake
finger detection technology, the MA SIGMA
Extreme also features face detection and
picture logging, a ‘duress’ finger option, a timed
anti-pass back feature, and the ability to hold
lists of banned users.”
Its 16 programmable function keys enable
individuals to clock-in with different job
codes. Storing logs of up to 1 million
records, and integrating directly into holiday
scheduling, this helps operations managers
keep far closer manage their resources and
project costs.
Finally, at software level, the MA SIGMA
Extreme boasts a flexible architecture with
various software integrations possibilities,
to ensure easy deployment and address
multiple use case scenarios.
Find out more about MorphoAccess® SIGMA
Extreme series at www.morpho.com
Oberthur Technologies (OT) and Safran
Identity & Security (Morpho) are joining
forces to create a world leader in digital
security & identification technologies with
the ambition to empower citizens and
consumers alike to interact, pay, connect,
commute, travel and even vote safely in ways
that are now possible in a connected world.
Last September, Safran announced that it
had entered into exclusive negotiations with
Advent International, the owner of Oberthur
Technologies since 2011, to sell its identity
and security activities and the transaction
was finalized on 31st May 2017.
With a mix of complementary activities
addressing the specific needs of five major
industries (Financial services, Telecom,
Identity, Security and IoT), OT-Morpho
has an extensive global presence and a
unique technological expertise (Biometrics,
Authentication, Digital security, Data and
video analytics).
With close to €3 billion in revenues, OT-
Morpho employs more than 14,000 people
worldwide, nearly 2,000 of whom work in the
field of R&D.
“We are truly excited about combining OT
and Morpho, two highly complementary
leading companies. This merger will bring
something completely new to the market,
with trusted identities at the core of our
solutions. As our physical and digital, civil
and commercial lifestyles converge, OT-
Morpho stands precisely at that crossroads
to leverage the best in digital security and
identity technologies, including biometrics,
to offer customized solutions to its clients,”
declared Didier Lamouche, CEO of OT-
Morpho.
Temporarily designated by the name “OT-
Morpho”, the company will unveil its new
name in September of this year.
For more information:
www.morpho.com
*Morpho South Africa is a subsidiary of Safran
Identity & Security now called OT Morpho
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29 June 2017
Engineering, Procurement & Construction Expo
EPCEPC EXPO
To book a stand or visit FREE OF CHARGE,
please visit www.africanpetrochemicals.co.za
or email: accounts@africanpetrochemicals.co.za
Leeuwkop Golf Club
Cnr. Candican & Kipling Roads,
Barbeque Downs, Kyalami
10:00-17:00 - Free Entry
Mystery Prize
Give Away

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FIRE DETECTION AND PREVENTION IN SERVER ROOMS
The installation of proper fire detection and suppression systems is critical in hi-tech areas such as server rooms, in order to protect
both costly equipment and valuable data in the event of any fire.
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Fire detection in such a critical environment
has to take into account myriad factors, from
the actual value of the equipment and the
data it contains, to the potential sources
of ignition, which includes the presence of
electricity. “More often than not it is the data
and equipment you want to preserve,” ASP
Fire CEO Michael van Niekerk points out.
Here a gas fire-suppression system is the
best option due to the sensitivity of the
equipment. “Obviously, a sprinkler or watermist
system is not really ideal due to the
presence of electricity,” van Niekerk explains.
“You want to ensure you are putting in a
suppression medium that is not going to
create more damage than the fire itself.”
In terms of gas fire-suppression systems,
there are two main options. The first is to
flood the server room with an inert gas
such as carbon dioxide, argonite (IG-55),
comprising argon (50%) and nitrogen (50%),
or Inergen, a mixture of nitrogen (52%),
argon (40%), and carbon dioxide (8%).
“These are high-pressure systems that flood
the interior to a 60% concentration of the gas
in question. The problem, of course, is that if
you have human occupants still inside and
they cannot escape quickly enough, they will
succumb to asphyxiation,” van Niekerk warns.
Therefore a key element of any fire-suppression
system for a server-room environment is
that, in the event of a system discharge, any
occupants receive sufficient warning to effect
an escape, with a corresponding delay in the
actual activation of the system itself.
Another issue that has to be taken into
consideration is the potential damage that can
be caused to such equipment itself by these
high-pressure systems, which can operate at
up to 300 bar. A related issue is damage due
to thermal shock, as the equipment runs at
a high temperature, and then cools down so
rapidly it suffers damage in the presence of
the much colder, high-pressure gas.
Van Niekerk highlights that such highpressure
systems are traditionally a third to
double the price of low-pressure clean-gas
systems. Here FM-200 is a popular option, a
colourless, odourless gaseous halocarbon.
These systems also operate at a much lower
pressure of 20 to 25 bars. “Anything above
50 bar is considered to be a high-pressure
system, and you actually need to be certified
by the Southern Africa Compressed Gases
Association (SACGA) in order to be able to
work on these systems.”
FM-200 is deemed a ‘clean, safe’ gas as it
leaves no residue. It is also much safer. “You
can have a discharge in an occupied room,
and still have five minutes to evacuate,
without any ill-effects.” The main effect of
the gas is that it reduces the oxygen level in
the room to about 12%, from a normal 23%,
which means it is too low for a fire to be
sustained, while allowing humans to survive
for 5 to minutes in the enclosure.
“The other benefits are that no highpressure
discharge is involved, the actual
distribution of the gas in the room is far
easier to achieve, and when connected
with an electronic fire detection system,
it eliminates false alarms,” van Niekerk
elaborates.
The challenge posed by server rooms
is that they often feature sunken floor
voids, or a roof void with a suspended
ceiling, in order to accommodate cabling.
“Those volumes also need to be filled with
gas, or the required concentration will not
be achieved. Therefore the volume of space
in a server room can be much larger than
anticipated, which means that more careful
planning needs to be carried out.”
One way to deal with this problem is to
deploy an in-cabinet system instead,
whereby the gas is simply discharged into
a cabinet containing the server itself, as
opposed to filling up the entire room. Here
a common gas is Novec 1230, a low Global
Warming Potential halon replacement.
An alternative is Pyroshield, a mixture of
nitrogen and argon. However, an in-cabinet
system does not account for other potential
ignition sources such as distribution boards
or Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) units.
“The size of the server room in question
will determine the type of solution opted
for. How much equipment does it contain?
Then we need to look at related issues such
as whether or not the walls of the server
room are fire-resistant, in order to prevent
propagation of any fire to the rest of the
building,” van Niekerk stresses.
ASP Fire is able to conduct a full fire-risk
assessment in any server-room environment,
in order to derive at the optimal fire
detection and suppression solution. In terms
of fire-detection equipment in server rooms,
van Niekerk recommends a monthly service
inspection, as the building maintenance
team often does not have the time to carry
this our properly.
“We activate the detectors to ensure they
are all in proper working order, as well as
checking all components such as solenoids,
so that the activation system is deemed
100% operational,” van Niekerk concludes.
About ASP Fire
ASP Fire operates across the entire African
continent from its Gauteng base, providing
professional, accredited fire risk management
and support to its clients. ASP Fire designs,
installs and maintains a full range of fire
detection and suppression equipment suited
to clients’ needs. ASP Fire provides a holistic,
proactive and preventative fire solution
based on integrated fire risk assessment,
training and consulting, with the installation
and maintenance of fire detection and
suppression systems that meet SABS, NFPA,
FPASA, FDIA and SAQCC standards.
ASP Fire Contact
Michael van Niekerk
ASP Fire CEO
Phone: +27 (0) 11 452 2169
Fax: +27 (0) 86 505 1030
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ARCA ANTI SURGE VALVE APPLICATION IN
CHINA’S LARGEST LNG TANKER
China’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG)
tanker “Pan Asia” was launched in Hudong
Zhonghua shipyard / Shanghai. The “Pan Asia”
is the first tanker for Pan Union LNG project
and, with a capacity of 174000
m3, is expected to bring China
1.5 million tons/year of clean
energy. The “Pan Asia” integrates dual
fuel electric propulsion technology
and re-liquefaction plant being a first is a
large LNG tanker.
Arca Germany made a remarkable
contribution to the re-liquefaction system
on the LNG tanker by providing the necessary
compressor anti-surge valves. Arca has
supplied valves for compressor and anti-surge
applications. Final testing will take place from
January to March 2017 then it will start
transporting LNG produced in Queensland
in Australia destined for China.
Serious surging can result in vane
fatigue damage in a compressor, hence
the installation of anti-surge valves to
prevent this centrifugal compressor surge
phenomenon. Arca anti-surge valves avoid
surging by accurately adjusting the gas
circulation or blow-off flow, effectively protecting the
safety of the compressor unit. The anti-surge control
valves with the multistage cage plug and the fixed
noise reduction, ANSI class V metal sealing, perfect
configuration of actuator accessories ensure that the
compressor does not reach the surge point while
ensuring that the downstream pipeline noise remains
within a normal range.
Arca Germany was founded nearly 100 years ago
and is committed to energy, chemical, steel, food
and pharmaceutical, providing high quality process
control valves.
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OPTISONIC 8300: NEW ULTRASONIC FLOWMETER FOR SUPERHEATED STEAM
• 2-beam ultrasonic flowmeter for high flow
rates of superheated steam
• 1 % measuring accuracy, high repeatability,
and large dynamic measuring range
• No parts to be maintained, no subsequent
calibration for up to 20 years
• Integrated flow computer for steam mass
flow calculation
With the OPTISONIC 8300, KROHNE
presents a dedicated ultrasonic flowmeter
for the measurement of superheated
steam. The 2-beam flowmeter stands out
with a measuring accuracy of 1 %, high
repeatability, and a large dynamic measuring
range. Typical applications include boiler and
plant efficiency monitoring in (power) plants,
energy balancing or inter-company steam
billing.
As downtime of steam pipes is very costly
and must be avoided, OPTISONIC 8300
was built for long term use: it features a
full bore flow sensor without moving parts
or obstructions, and an overall sturdy and
robust construction with no cables or
sensitive parts exposed. Therefore, it can
uphold its measuring accuracy without
maintenance or subsequent calibration for
up to 20 years, while keeping operating costs
at a minimum. If verification of the measuring
accuracy should become necessary, it can be
provided by using the flowmeter diagnostics,
without removing the flowmeter. With
nominal sizes ranging from DN 100...1000
/ 4…40”, OPTISONIC 8300 is particularly
suited to high flow rates. Pressure rating up
to 200 bar / 3625 psi and temperature rating
up to 540 °C / 1004 °F are available, higher
requirements on request. With temperature
and pressure sensors connected to the
device, the integrated flow computer can
calculate steam mass flow. OPTISONIC 8300
adds to KROHNEs portfolio of ultrasonic
process and custody transfer meters for
liquids and gases, ranging from compressed
air to liquid natural gas (LNG).
OPTISONIC 8300 2-beam ultrasonic flowmeter for high flow rates of superheated steam
KROHNE is a full-service provider for process
measuring technology for the measurement
of flow, mass flow, level, pressure and
temperature as well as analytical tasks.
Founded in 1921 and headquartered in
Duisburg, Germany, the company employs
over 3,500 people all over the world and is
present on all continents. KROHNE stands for
innovation and maximum product quality
and is one of the market leaders in industrial
process measuring technology.
Contact
Clayton Duckworth
E-mail: C.Duckworth@KROHNE.com
Web: www.za.krohne.com
Tel: 011 314 1391
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ROCKWELL AUTOMATION INTRODUCES STEM INITIATIVE TO SOUTH AFRICA
Encouraging South African children to pursue careers in engineering and technology
The Rockwell Automation Science, Technology, Engineering and
Mathematics (STEM) initiative for senior schoolchildren made its
South African debut in May this year. This STEM initiative aims
for school-goers to “make the connection” and discover how
knowledge from STEM subjects contributes to manufacturing
products they frequently use.
The intention of this initiative, held at Emperors Palace in
Johannesburg’s East Rand, was to give STEM learners’ insight into
real world technology and engineering applications. It is also a
platform for them to discover how the subjects they choose at
school will enable them to potentially select a career in either of
these disciplines.
Technologically astute! Christo Buys, Business Manager,
Control Systems & Software, Rockwell Automation Sub-Saharan
Africa, addresses learners from St Peter’s College and Hoërskool
Eldoraigne at the introduction of Rockwell Automation’s STEM
initiative in South Africa.
Sixty students from two schools, St Peter’s College in
Johannesburg and Hoërskool Eldoraigne in Centurion, were
exposed to Rockwell Automation technologies and their
applicability in various relatable industries. It was highlighted to
the young delegates that everyday technologies used by most
people (including students), such as smart phones and tablets, are
used in industry similarly to the way we use them on a daily basis.
“We also want learners to get a taste of the kind of work and roles
which this industry offers, and what it would be like to work for a
company like Rockwell Automation,” explains Kerry Meikle-Braes,
HR Manager, Sub-Saharan Africa, Rockwell Automation.
“We hope to create awareness and excitement of both the industry
and our company among school-goers,” she says. “We also hope
to convince some of them to enter into tertiary studies that may
one day result in them working for Rockwell Automation, or in the
technology space in which we operate.”
The focus on STEM programmes is a Rockwell Automation global
initiative for broad-based support to address the critical need to fill
STEM jobs that drive innovation. Since 2006, the multinational has
provided more than US$15-million to address this need.
“Exposing students to a detailed insight of the practical
application of STEM subjects to technology and engineering,
and at an age young enough to influence their career choice, is a
primary focus of this programme,” Meikle-Braes concludes. “This
was Rockwell Automation Sub-Saharan Africa’s first STEM initiative
and more will follow as we drive our global focus on STEM in the
sub-continent. Importantly, in South Africa, we will also direct our
efforts towards initiatives that encourage women in STEM jobs”.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest
company dedicated to industrial automation and information,
makes its customers more productive and the world more
sustainable. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell
Automation employs approximately 22,000 people serving
customers in more than 80 countries.
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Enquiries:
Kerry Meikle-Braes
HR Manager
Sub-Saharan Africa
Rockwell Automation
Tel: +27 (0)11 998 1000
Email: kmeiklebraes@ra.rockwell.com
Website: www.rockwellautomation.co.za

NURTURING HIGH-PERFORMING TEAMS
Barry Elliott, Managing Director, Rockwell Automation Sub-Saharan Africa
How can leaders develop and nurture high-performing teams in
the workplace? Rockwell Automation Sub-Saharan Africa Managing
Director Barry Elliott unpacks these requirements in this discussion on
performance management and leadership.
Our challenge as leaders is the creation of dynamic work
environments where people are sufficiently engaged, stimulated and
motivated.
We rely on our employees to ensure the profitability of our enterprise.
High-performing people make high-performing teams, which in turn
constitute high-performing organisations. And while it’s true that
each of us has to intrinsically motivate ourselves, as leaders we must
create the environment that fosters motivation.
This goes beyond ensuring more obvious aspects of the job, such as
remuneration, work/life balance, physical workspace, team dynamics
and so forth are healthy and in place; it involves questions of selfactualisation.
We need to understand how we can help employees
realise their professional and career objectives in line with the
overall vision of the company. And in this regard, we’re constantly
contending with an excessively noisy world, where shifting sociopolitical
issues allied to the sluggish recovery of the global economy
present tangible consequences in how we live.
Part of it is about buy-in to a company vision. Questions about what
the company’s purpose is, what it stands for, where it will be in years
to come and how it is getting there, are important to the modern
employee, millennial or not. They want to be able to translate a
broader corporate vision within their own ideology, to understand
and appreciate how they fit into the bigger picture.
This is an ongoing dialogue of personal and company values, with
open and honest communication between both the employee and
the company being key. Employees need to be informed and involved
in the activities and performance of the organisation, so that they not
only understand where it is going and what its purpose is, but feel
empowered to positively influence its outcome.
Empowered employees are engaged employees. For some, being
engaged is the outcome of working in an environment where there is
potential for pursuing different avenues of career growth. For others,
it is through challenging their technical abilities. The organisational
environment and culture needs to accommodate the diversity of your
employees’ aspirations and values.
The true value of our workforce is in the unique skills and personalities
of each employee at Rockwell Automation. Leveraging these qualities
requires adaptable leadership, with a fluid approach to management
that constantly deploys varying degrees of support and/or direction.
Consider for example a dependable, high-performing employee.
It’s easy to assume that they need very little guidance and support
because they display such high competency levels. In fact, the
opposite is true: high-performing people require more leadership
attention. The key to managing these people is through encouraging
constant personal and professional development. Top performer or
not, no-one’s good at everything.
It’s fulfilling and exciting as a leader to watch our employees grow.
As managers we should be constantly assessing an individual’s
potential to develop within the organisation, whether in a technical,
professional or management capacity.
Organisations getting the most from their employees are laying the
groundwork for long-term business success. As leaders, our task is to
foster environments where employees are engaged and their values
and aspirations align with those of the company.
About Rockwell Automation
Rockwell Automation Inc. (NYSE: ROK), the world’s largest company
dedicated to industrial automation and information, makes its
customers more productive and the world more sustainable.
Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., Rockwell Automation employs
about 22,500 people serving customers in more than 80 countries.
About Barry Elliott
Barry Elliott is the Managing Director of Rockwell Automation Sub-
Saharan Africa.
Elliott joined Rockwell Automation in 2012. He previously headed
business development for sub-Saharan Africa at AE&E Lentjes and
Doosan Power Systems.
Elliott has also held positions with AE&E Group as Sales
Director for sub-Saharan Africa; sales and marketing head
for Babcock Engineering; and 15 years’ service to Siemens,
during which he was appointed as the General Manager
of Mining and Metals and Managing Director in Tanzania.
Elliott’s background is in Electrical Engineering, having studied at
the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and Vaal University
of Technology. He also has various management and executive
development certificates from the UNISA School of Business
Leadership and University of Strathclyde in Glasgow.
Enquiries:
Michelle Junius
Field Marketing Specialist
Sub-Saharan Africa
Rockwell Automation
Tel: 011 654 9700
E-mail: mjunius@ra.rockwell.com
Web: www.rockwellautomation.co.za
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SASOL BREAKS GROUND ON NEW ALKOXYLATION
PRODUCTION FACILITY IN NANJING, CHINA
Nanjing, China – Sasol Limited (JSE: SOL; NYSE: SSL), a leading
integrated chemicals and energy company, formally began
construction of its new alkoxylation plant in Nanjing, Jiangsu
Province. Ushered in by a ground-breaking ceremony on June 8th at
the Nanjing Chemical Industrial Park (NCIP), the new plant is expected
to be fully operational in early 2019.
The ceremony was presided by Fleetwood Grobler, Executive Vice
President of Chemicals Business, Sasol, and attended by Miao
Ruilin, the Mayor of Nanjing; Dolana Msimang, the South African
Ambassador to China; representatives from South African diplomatic
missions in China and NCIP officials.
The new production unit will modernise and expand Sasol’s current
alkoxylation capacity, research and development facility and technical
support capability in Nanjing. Through this strategic investment, Sasol
will strengthen its position in China and better meet the growing
demand for specialty chemicals in this important growth market.
This project entails the construction of an alkoxylation plant with
a capacity of approximately 150 kilo tons per annum (ktpa), with
the option of using either branched or linear alcohols to meet
differentiated customer requirements in applications, such as
detergent, personal care, textiles and leather, metal working and
lubrication, paper inks and coatings and the oil and gas recovery
markets.
“With China’s economy forecast to represent 40% of the world
chemical demand by 2020 and its on-going shift towards high
value and differentiated segments, China is an important market for
Sasol,” said Fleetwood Grobler, Executive Vice President of Chemicals
Business, Sasol. “The new production unit will more than double
Sasol’s alkoxylation production capacity and Sasol’s state of the art
technology offers our business partners significant benefits in terms
of safety, reliability and flexibility.”
The new site, to be located in NCIP, occupies about 35 acres
representing a significant expansion of the existing footprint. Through
this project, Sasol will be able to offer a range of diversified products
to optimally serve this growing market by combining a unique
portfolio of building blocks and extensive global experience. Sasol will
continue to comply with the highest standards of environment, health
and safety and is committed to a sustainable development in China.
Sasol may, in this document, make certain statements that are not
historical facts and relate to analyses and other information which
are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts
not yet determinable. These statements may also relate to our future
prospects, developments and business strategies. Examples of such
forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements
regarding exchange rate fluctuations, volume growth, increases in
market share, total shareholder return, executing our growth projects and
cost reductions, including in connection with our Business Performance
Enhancement Programme and Response Plan. Words such as “believe”,
“anticipate”, “expect”, “intend”, “seek”, “will”, “plan”, “could”, “may”,
“endeavour”, “target”, “forecast” and “project” and similar expressions
are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, but are not
the exclusive means of identifying such statements. By their very nature,
forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both
general and specific, and there are risks that the predictions, forecasts,
projections and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved. If
one or more of these risks materialise, or should underlying assumptions
prove incorrect, our actual results may differ materially from those
anticipated. You should understand that a number of important factors
could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, objectives,
expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking
statements. These factors are discussed more fully in our most recent
annual report on Form 20-F filed on 27 September 2016 and in other
filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
The list of factors discussed therein is not exhaustive; when relying on
forward-looking statements to make investment decisions, you should
carefully consider both these factors and other uncertainties and events.
Forward-looking statements apply only as of the date on which they are
made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any of
them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Please note: A billion is defined as one thousand million. All references
to years refer to the financial year ended 30 June. Any reference to a
calendar year is prefaced by the word “calendar”.
Comprehensive additional information is available on our
website: www.sasol.com
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EMERSON HELPS LIFE SCIENCE MANUFACTURERS
ACHIEVE RIGHT-FIRST-TIME PRODUCTION WITH
UPGRADED MANUFACTURING EXECUTION SOFTWARE
“Emerson continues to solve life science industry needs with innovations
such as the latest release of Syncade Workflow,” says John Nita, vice
president sales and product management for life sciences. “We are
committed to help manufacturers achieve their operational goals, and
Workflow helps them achieve faster compliance and deliver quality
medicines to patients sooner.”
Enhancements to Syncade MES Workflow v4.9 application provide
operators with an action-oriented, efficient, and secure environment for
faster and more precise manufacturing recipe execution.
Emerson Automation Solutions has released the Syncade manufacturing
execution system (MES) Workflow version 4.9 application to help life
science manufacturers reduce time to market and streamline batch
records and compliance. Workflow version 4.9 includes a faster and more
dynamic user environment including embedded step-by-step guidance
that gives operators the tools needed to execute recipes accurately.
New capabilities in Workflow provide operators with one-touch access
to critical information such as equipment readiness and previews of
upcoming recipe steps. In addition, operators can collaborate by logging
questions or comments in the Workflow application.
The new version makes regulatory compliance easier because Syncade
Workflow v4.9 prevents operators from deviating from a validated
process. Electronic signatures enable recipe compliance by tracking and
documenting approved activities.
The latest release adds a web-based application and offers flexible access
via tablets and computers as well as faster data transfer and user-input
response. In addition, because Workflow is a thin-client application,
installation on workstations is eliminated and application maintenance
is reduced.
For more information on Syncade Workflow, visit emerson.com/Syncade
About Emerson
Emerson (NYSE: EMR), based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader
in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative
solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets
around the world. Sales in fiscal 2015 were $22.3 billion. For more
information, visit Emerson.com.
Emerson
Further information is available from:
Rob Smith, Sales Manager, South & East Africa Emerson Automation
Solutions
Tel: 011 451 3700
E-mail: Rob.Smith@emerson.com
Web: www.Emerson.com
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SKF PARTICIPATES IN RAIDS AGAINST RETAILERS OF COUNTERFEIT BEARINGS
Three simultaneous raids in China are the latest in efforts to combat the sale of counterfeit bearings
SKF has participated in three simultaneous
raids against retailers of counterfeit bearings
in China. The raids, which were led by
Chinese police, resulted in the seizure of
counterfeit bearings which may otherwise
have been sold to industrial customers and
end-users.
Tina Astrom, Director, Group Brand
Protection, says: “Counterfeit products are
often associated with luxury and consumer
brands, but they are also a problem for
industrial customers in almost all regions.
Although the sale of counterfeit bearings is a
problem in China, Chinese law enforcement
is very proactive and supported by a legal
framework that enables taking action against
counterfeiters.”
“Amongst the seized goods, there was
a counterfeit large-size cylindrical roller
bearing. The bearing had severe visible
damage, suggesting that it had not been
able to meet the performance needs of
the machine in which it was installed.
The damage was so severe, the failure
of the counterfeit bearing would most
likely have created substantial damage
to its surrounding machinery, resulting
in unplanned production downtime and
financial implications for the end-user.”
Every year, SKF’s brand protection team
participates in more than 100 raids against
retailers, distributors and manufacturers of
counterfeit products, half of which take place
in China.
SKF is a leading global supplier of bearings,
seals, mechatronics, lubrication systems, and
services which include technical support,
maintenance and reliability services,
engineering consulting and training. SKF
is represented in more than 130 countries
and has around 17,000 distributor locations
worldwide. Annual sales in 2015 were SEK 75
997 million and the number of employees
was 46 635. www.skf.com
® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF
Group.
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Group.
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FXA42 - RUN THE SUPPLY
CHAIN OF TOMORROW
Internet of things for your
inventory control
If you want to make effective decisions,
the availability of high-quality online and
real-time data is essential. From simple
monitoring and visualization of tanks and
silos through to monitoring on a global scale:
Our modular solutions for inventory control
guarantee complete inventory visibility 24
hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in
the world. We help to reduce complexities
in logistics and supply chains which are
troubling a large number of companies from
different industries.
Benefits
• Transparent decisions: Improve your
material availability and make transparent
business decisions thanks to completely
scalable inventory monitoring solutions.
• The right measurement device for
any application: Being the expert for
level measurement, we offer perfect fit
instrumentation for your needs. Whatever
you intend to measure, we have the right
answer.
• Increased productivity: Increase your
productivity with complete inventory
visibility 24/7. Our integration capabilities
and inventory management software
solutions enable the collaboration and
business decisions among different
stakeholders.
• Reduction of logistics and storage costs:
Easy performance in both components
and your plant lead to savings in capital
and operational expenditure phases of the
plant life-cycle.
• Services and engineering: Whatever your
industry or wherever your location might
be, our global service force of over 1000
experts is strategically located worldwide
ensuring active local presence to help you
to reach your goals.
From sensor to boardroom
Inventory control architecture is quite simple:
All you need is field devices, gateways
and the right software package. And, of
course, a partner on whom you can rely
in the configuration of components and
systems. With our portfolio of measurement
instruments, gateways and software
packages, we can customise a solution which
perfectly fits your needs:
Simple visualisation of silos and tanks
It is typical for manufacturing companies that
stock values are not measured and displayed
consistently in real-time. As a result, the
treatment of inventory data is largely manual
leading to data errors as well as labour
duplication. This often causes high stock
levels, high inventory costs and decisions
that are based on feelings, not on facts. Our
solutions for inventory control guarantee
simple monitoring and visualization of
tanks and silos to solve the typical problems
mentioned.
Central inventory monitoring of multiple
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Nowadays, businesses are pushing into new
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and to extend into new business opportunities.
If you can collect real-time inventory
information across the world, you have the best
chance of utilising existing material stocks and
reducing locked-in inventory costs. Our local
interfaces and SupplyCare provide you with
the exact information in real time for profound
decision making even throughout an enterprise.
Vendor managed inventory
The automated and efficient management
of business processes must not be confined
to the company alone. Collaborating with
business partners, more efficient business
models can evolve. One such model is
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), where the
supplier is responsible for the replenishment
and delivery of material to customers.
Fieldgate FXA42
Fieldgate FXA42 is developed for remote
monitoring of field devices
with digital or 4 to 20mA
interface regardless of
location. It supports
communication interfaces like
WLAN, 3G as well as Modbus.
With its integrated web server
technology it can easily be
configured online and measured values can
be visualized online. FXA42 also offers data
logging and alarm management functions.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/
Endress_FXA42
The SupplyCare Hosting (SCH30)
The SupplyCare Hosting (SCH30) cloud-based
inventory management platform supports
users in collaborative demand planning,
event-driven replenishment planning and
scheduling as well as the reconciliation (in/out)
and consolidation (totaling) of geographically
distributed inventories. You can involve partners
from all entities and even from different
companies to make your supply chain smarter.
SupplyCare Hosting runs on a redundant server
infrastructure at Endress+Hauser and is available
via web browser.
For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/
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Alternatively, Supply chain management
software SupplyCare Enterprise (SCH30B)
inventory management platform can be
installed directly onto your server
For more information, please contact:
Alwin Lutchman
Business Driver - Inventory Management
Solutions
E-mail: alwin.lutchman@za.endress.com
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m 3 /h
fact
Liquid flow measurement
up to 600 °C or 490 bar
OPTISONIC 4400 –
technology driven by KROHNE
l/h
m/s
• Ultrasonic flowmeter for high temperature and high pressure liquids,
e. g. in vacuum distillation, visbreaking or coker unit
• HT version: 45…+600 °C, DN25…1000
• HP version: ≤490 bar, DN25…200
• Flow range 0,5…20 m/s, bi-directional
• Communication options with NAMUR NE 107 diagnostics
products solutions services
KROHNE South Africa
8 Bushbuck Close, Corporate Park South, Randjiespark, Midrand
Tel.: +27 113141391,Fax: +27 113141681, Clayton Duckworth,
c.duckworth@krohne.com, www.za.krohne.com

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