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Keeping pH measurements operational in pulp and paper processes can be a time-consuming challenge. For a multinational company, changing to a METTLER TOLEDO solution for wastewater monitoring has dramatically cut their maintenance time and costs. Too much time on sensor maintenanceBased in northern Spain is a major company that develops, produces, markets and sells personal care, tissue and forest products in countries across the globe. In one of their pulp mills wastewater is closely monitored during processing to ensure only water that meets local regulatory requirements is discharged. During the early stages of treatment, the water has a high level of…
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Westech Industrial Ltd is excited to announce the launch of our partner Vaisala’s pioneering optical inline process refractometer series for industrial liquid measurements. The series is designed to provide accurate and reliable measurement of refractive index, concentration and density of liquids in a range of industrial applications. The Vaisala optical inline process refractometer series features a robust design, making it ideal for use in harsh industrial environments. The series is also easy to install and operate, with a user-friendly interface that provides clear and precise readings. The refractometer series offers a wide measurement range, making it suitable for a variety…
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As Valentine’s Day approaches and thoughts turn to chocolates and sweet treats, it’s important to remember the critical role that process control plays in ensuring the quality and consistency of these delectable delights. At Westech Industrial, the distributor of Vaisala (Finland) K-PATENTS® products in Eastern Canada, they understand the importance of precision and reliability in the production of chocolate fillings. The mother of Tom Hank’s movie character Forrest Gump, used to say: “Life is like a box of chocolates – you never know what you’re going to get,” but when it comes to making chocolate fillings, process controllers demand much…
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End of last year Emerson introduced its new open path gas detectors which are easy to install and commission. Westech Industrial’s Rosemount open path gas detectors trigger alarms for toxic and combustible gases across wide areas. These gas detectors were built to help increase safety and reduce downtime by offering performance reliability over wide areas in extreme environments and an easier, faster installation and commissioning process. Extreme environments include both heavy vibration conditions and operating temperatures ranging from -55C (-67F) up to 65C (149F) degrees commonly found in the oil and gas, refining, chemical, mining and large-scale refrigeration system operations.…
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In-Line Eductors Superior By Every Measure The Clark-Reliance Corporation, with its Jacoby-Tarbox® Eductors, delivers greater value for your investment on every count. Their advanced design provides superior flow paths for optimum performance, while the rugged construction is your assurance of reliability on demanding applications. They are backed by superior application engineering services, and can be supplied to meet tight delivery schedules. In addition, they are offered at prices equal to or lower than other makers of eductors, or conventional electric pumps. Advanced Design…Full ASME Ratings Eductors feature an advanced design to assure flows better than those of other eductors. Unlike…
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Measurement data behind the production of carbonated soft drinks You’ve been working hard and it’s time for a break. Fancy a drink? How about something refreshing but with a kick – perhaps a delicious carbonated mixed drink that combines your favorite spirit with water and juice. When you refresh yourself with a chilled mixed drink it’s hard to imagine the amount of work and accurate measurement technology that has gone into ensuring the quality and consistency of your beverage, but each delicious sip has been measured and monitored to ensure the same great taste every time. Prefer a beer, wine,…
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“I used your parts because they are off-the-shelf stocked parts so I will definitely have spares and the parts are proven to work. You are a proven supplier.” THE PROBLEM A major utility company from Southern California contacted us because they needed to install some sensitive monitoring equipment on power poles. The power lines they needed to install this equipment on is carrying 12,000VAC power, however, their device requires 12VDC. Part of the difficulty for them is they couldn’t simply use a regular transformer to get that 12VDC because the EMI emissions would mask the signals they are trying to…
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Today’s power plants face many difficult challenges, including maintaining and managing water / steam chemistry measurements within safe parameters. Long-term efficient power generation requires careful surveillance to guard against corrosive and depositing conditions and to ensure conformance with industry guidelines. On-line analytics from METTLER TOLEDO provide accurate and reliable measurements that power plant operators can trust to improve measurement accuracy, response time to critical problems and to reduce corrosion and contamination. Especially as cycling plants become more common, power plants face increased stress to boilers and turbines, staffing and expertise losses, and growing pressure to reduce costs. Discrepancies Between On-line…
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SAVE COSTS: PTFE AS AN ALTERNATIVE Nickel prices are exploding on the raw material markets In type 447, the medium-wetted parts of the steel body (inlet and outlet) are lined with PTFE. This makes this type an economical alternative to nickel-based materials, such as Hastelloy, which can be used in API type 526. Applications with corrosive media have challenging requirements for the materials. For example, stainless steels are unsuitable for the production and processing of chlorine. LESER offers safety valves of the “Critical Service” product group to safeguard these applications. The minimum thickness of the PTFE lining is 3…
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What is Biogas/Biofuels Biogas is the gas created when organic matter breaks down in an oxygen-free environment. The biological process to produce Biogas is called Anaerobic Digestion and is considered a renewable source of methane gas, the main component of Biogas. Biogas can be used to power engines for the generation of electricity as well as Biogas can be further refined into Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). This RNG can be used in the traditional Natural Gas pipeline and is considered carbon neutral. Biofuels are fuels derived from renewable biological sources such as crops, oils, and organic waste. Continue Reading
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