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Focus
Focus on Maintenance Tools
Software determines when to
maintenance RO systems
This company has developed a new
normalization software for analyzing
reverse-osmosis (RO) equipment.
PerforMem
automatically
imports
system data from templates in standard
process control systems and
quickly normalizes even large
volumes
of data. PerforMem also provides
a much more detailed graphical
representation of process data and
normalized values. Normalized values
can then be converted to various formats
for further processing or analysis
if necessary. Whenever membrane
processes suffer from falling retention
or reduced performance, this could
be due to changes in the water quality
or temperature, or deposits in the
RO system. The collection of plant
data in a cloud in combination with remote
maintenance makes economic
sense no matter what size the plant.
The data can be used for process
optimization and troubleshooting. -
Lanxess AG, Cologne, Germany
www.lanxess.com
Predictive maintenance tool
for gas analyzers
Scheduled
to have been
launched
this month
at the Hannover
Fair
Trade
(which
and
enabling remote assistance from
the company when required. Predictive
maintenance reduces users' potential
safety risks and helps them
avoid fines. It also lowers operating
and maintenance costs due to less
emergency maintenance and fewer
unplanned outages. - ABB Ltd., Zurich,
Switzerland
www.abb.com
ABB
has been cancelled due to COVID19),
Ability Condition Monitoring for
measurement devices (photo) is a
digital solution that will keep continuous
gas analyzers under control
to ensure clean-air operations. The
new digital solution keeps track of the
health of this company's measurement
devices. Performing realtime
data analysis, the Ability Condition
Monitoring for measurement devices
identifies problems quickly, drawing
attention
to
significant or undesirable
changes in device conditions.
Regular health-check reports provide
users with recommendations based
on health status, allowing on-site personnel
to leverage their own expertise
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A liquid cleaner for manual or
automated washing operations
ProClean PAN
WASH (photo)
is a liquid moderately
alkaline
cleaner designed
for use in
the food-, dairyand
beverageprocessing
industries.
It is well suited for use in
pan washing equipment or as a soak
cleaner, and for automatic washing
of dairy and beverage cases. This
proven formulation is effective and
free-rinsing in hard or soft water. ProClean
PAN WASH is safe for use on
aluminum, stainless steel and other
ferrous alloys when used as directed,
may etch and attack zinc alloys, including
galvanized. ProClean PAN
WASH is acceptable for use in food
and beverage plants as an A2 cleaning
agent for use only in soak tanks,
with steam or mechanical cleaning
devices in all departments. - Madison
Chemical, Madison, Ind.
www.madchem.com
Madison Chemical
Machine health solution
optimizes pumps and systems
This company is expanding its intelligent
solutions range with the launch
of Grundfos Machine Health (GMH)
powered by Augury, a realtime analytics
and diagnostics solution that
provides accurate and actionable inhouse
analysis on rotating equipment
for industrial, water utility and commercial
applications. The GMH system
gives users unprecedented control
over downtime prevention. Using
advanced wireless sensors to monitor
pumps and systems, data are
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transferred to a secure cloud platform
where a robust algorithm detects the
slightest vibration, temperature variations
and magnetic flux. Any abnormality
is translated into a straightforward,
actionable task and sent
to the maintenance team. Through
the completion of these tasks, users
can expect improved longevity for
equipment, increased operational efficiency
and less downtime for their
equipment. - Grundfos, Houston
www.grundfos.us
Remove oil stains from
concrete with this cleaner
This company's MCI
line focuses on corrosion
protection for
reinforced concrete,
and also includes
several specialty
products that provide
excellent companions
for concrete
or construction site
maintenance. One of
these is MCI-2061,
a powerful cleaner
(photo) that safely and effectively
cleans oil stains on concrete using
" green " chemistry. It is said to be an
excellent and effective alternative to
harsh caustic or acidic cleaners. Initial
cleaning is due to biodegradable
surfactants in the product. Ongoing
cleaning action is performed by
microorganisms that activate when
applied to pre-wetted concrete and
rinsed according to instructions.
These microorganisms are specially
selected for their ability to biodegrade
hydrocarbons, such as those
found in oil, diesel and other materials
that stain concrete. Spores that
remain after rinsing germinate and
continue to eat away at the residual
hydrocarbons not removed in the initial
cleaning process. MCI-2061 microorganisms
carried away with the
rinse water can also work to clean up
hydrocarbons downstream in drains
and sewers. - Cortec Corp., St.
Paul, Minn.
www.cortecvci.com n
Cortec Corp.
Gerald Ondrey

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