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Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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New level switches to optimize
operations in solids applications
The new range of Rosemount solids
level switches (photo) was designed to
increase safety and reduce waste by
providing reliable point-level monitoring
and supporting overfill prevention. The
vibrating fork, paddle, capacitance and
vibrating-rod switches monitor solid
materials, such as powders, grains and
pellets, in all silo types. The compact
switches require low levels of maintenance
and are suitable for operation
in extremely challenging environments,
including those with high temperatures,
high pressures, dust and risk of explosion.
The switches can be used to provide
standalone point-level monitoring
to help optimize filling and emptying cycles.
They can also be deployed within an
overfill-prevention system. - Emerson
Automation Solutions, Austin, Tex.
www.emerson.com
New device delivers UV/IR
sensing for hydrogen detection
The FL500-H2 (photo) is an ultraviolet/infrared
(UV/IR) flame detector designed
specifically to detect hydrogen
fires. The FL500-H2 sensors monitor
optical radiation emitted by a hydrogen
flame in both the UV and IR spectral
ranges while simultaneously rejecting
nuisance false-alarm sources that are
common within industrial job sites. The
detector's flame-sensing technology relies
on the UV sensor to provide a quick
response (<3 s) and the IR detector
monitors radiation emitted by a flame
over a wide 130-deg field of view. UV/IR
sensor technology offers increased immunity,
operates at faster speeds, and
is suited for both indoor and outdoor
use. The detector's design features a
compact footprint for ease of installation,
along with a rugged stainless-steel
housing. The easy-to-read display includes
three LED indicators that show
normal operation, fault condition and
an alarm. - MSA Safety, Cranberry
Township, Pa.
www.msasafety.com
Emerson Automation Solutions
Hose adapters designed for
maximum product safety
This company's Break-Away adapter
(photo) is a break-away coupler designed
with an engineered break-point
to protect plants, tanks, trucks, rail-cars
and loading arms from the hazardous
consequences of pull-away incidents.
The patented design does not restrict
flow of product and requires no annual
maintenance. The company has also
released 2- and 3-in. cryogenic BreakAway
hose assemblies. This assembly
is designed to protect cryogenic facilities
from catastrophic hose failures and
pull-away incidents. The Smart-Hose
cryogenic hose assembly, a passive
safety device, requires no human intervention
to activate. - Smart-Hose
Technologies, Folcroft, Pa.
www.smarthose.com
Dependable shutoff
in severe service
Clampseal throttling valves (photo) are
appropriate for use in severe-service
applications that require precise repeatable
flow control and dependable
shutoff. The valve's Venturi is an integral
part of the removable seat. Both
the seat and the stem assembly are
easily changed inline should modified
flow characteristics be required or replacement
necessary due to excessive
corrosion or erosion. The orifice is sized
to keep fluid velocity across the seat
below damaging levels. The exit orifice
angle is designed to minimize downstream
piping erosion and noise. The
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