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thunderstorm detector (photo, p. 33)
can provide early warning of a nearby
thunderstorm and so ensure the
safety of operating personnel while
minimizing downtime. While there are
existing lightning systems available,
these only alert after the strikes have
begun, whereas the BTD-300 uses a
quasi-electrostatic operating principle
that gives early warnings of overhead
lightning risk and detects strikes as
far as 83 km away, says the company.
In addition to lightning detection, the
BTD-300 has the ability to detect the
presence of electrically charged precipitation
and strong electric fields.
The Biral BTD-300 is virtually immune
to all forms of human-made radio frequency
interference so false alarms
are minimized. - Biral, Bristol, U.K.
www.biral.com
Pope Scientific
Metering pumps with brass
manifolds and Aflas diaphragms
Since March, the Hydra-Cell Metering
Solutions pumps (photo) are available
with Alfas diaphragms as well as brass
manifolds. Aflas is a copolymer elastomer
that is resistant to extreme heat,
acids and alkalis. It is appropriate for
use when pumping water or alcohol,
and in various chemical environments.
Brass provides a lower-cost alternative
to stainless steel and Hastelloy when
the higher discharge pressures of a
metallic pump head are required, the
company says. The Hydra-Cell Metering
Solutions line includes six models
with maximum flow capacities from
26.5 to 894.6 gal/h and maximum
pressure ratings from 1,000 to 2,500
psi. - Wanner Engineering, Inc.,
Minneapolis, Minn.
www.hydra-cell.com
Flexicon
A new flowmeter with entrainedgas
management and more
The Optimass 6400 is said to be the first
Coriolis mass flowmeter in the world to
feature advanced entrained gas management
(EGM), with no loss of measurement
with gas entrainment up to
100 vol.%. Unlike other mass flowmeters,
where relative movement between
gas and fluid dampens the amplitude
of the measuring tube and interferes
with the electronics' capability to determine
the actual resonant frequency,
the Optimass 6400 with EGM can follow
and correct for the varying ampli34
This
drum dumper is
dust tight
A new Tip-Tite Mobile Drum Dumper
(photo) allows dust-free transfer of
bulk materials from drums into process
equipment and storage vessels.
It is mounted on a mobile frame with
quick-action floor jacks for stable
operation anywhere in the plant. A
hydraulic cylinder raises the drum
carriage which seals the drum rim
against a discharge cone, after which
a second hydraulic cylinder tips the
carriage-hood assembly and drum,
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tudes. EGM continues to present an
actual measured reading, together with
an indication or configurable alarm that
improves processes by identifying transient
gas entrainments. The flowmeter
is equipped with a new signal converter
that features advanced device and process
diagnostics, compliant to Namur
recommendation NE 107. It is available
in a range of sizes from DN 08 to 250,
and is offered in stainless steel 316L,
Hastelloy C22 and Duplex steel UNS
S31803. The Optimass 6400 operates
in temperatures from -200 to 400°C,
and handles pressures up to 200 bars.
- Krohne, Inc., Peabody, Mass.
www.us.krohne.com
Customized process vessels and
mixing systems
This company's pressure vessels and
integrated mixing/processing systems
(photo) are used in production, pilot
plants and laboratories for processing,
reacting or blending specialty chemicals,
adhesives, coatings, biomaterials
recycling and more. High-quality
materials, welding and finishing assure
integrity and validation in sanitary, ultra-high
purity and hazardous applications.
ASME stamping is standard; CE/
PED and other certifications available.
Options may include various mixer
types, pumps, plumbing and valve
manifolds, instrumentation, controls,
filters, lifts, heating/cooling systems,
skid mounting and other features.
They are fabricated with 316L stainless
steel; other alloys, such as Hastelloy,
finishing levels and coatings are
also available. Custom designed complete
turnkey skid-mounted systems,
from 1 to 1,000 L, are offered. - Pope
Scientific, Inc., Saukville, Wis.
www.popeinc.com
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