Process Refractometers - The Vaisala Polaris™ Product Family

Industrial refractometers are essential in process automation as they help ensure product quality and consistency, reduce waste, and increase productivity. Refractometers measure a substance's refractive index, which measures how much light is bent as it passes through a sample. This measurement can provide valuable information about the composition and concentration of a solution, which is critical in many industrial processes.

In the food and beverage industry, refractometers measure the sugar content of juices, jams, and other products. This measurement helps ensure that the products are consistent in taste and texture and meet regulatory requirements. In the pharmaceutical industry, refractometers measure the concentration of active ingredients in medications, which is critical for ensuring the effectiveness and safety of the product. In pulp and paper production, process refractometers measure the concentration of dissolved solids in different stages of the production process, such as in the pulping process, bleaching process, or paper coating process. Process refractometers are used in semiconductor manufacturing to measure the concentration of chemical solutions used in various functions, such as cleaning, etching, and chemical mechanical planarization. Finally, process refractometers are commonly used in chemical production to measure the concentration of dissolved solids, such as salts, acids, and other chemicals, in various stages of the production process. 

By automating the process of measuring refractive index, industrial refractometers can provide accurate and reliable measurements in real-time without the need for manual testing, helping to reduce errors and improve process efficiency, as well as reduce labor costs associated with manual testing. In addition, automated refractometers can be integrated into larger process control systems, allowing for continuous monitoring and control of critical process parameters.

Vaisala specializes in developing and manufacturing environmental and industrial measurement equipment and systems. Their new Vaisala Polaris™ Product Family optimizes manufacturing processes, enhances productivity, and saves resources, energy, and time in various industries and hundreds of applications.

Vaisala Polaris™ utilizes an optical measurement principle that eliminates the need for regular maintenance when combined with zero moving parts, making their product an efficient and reliable solution for businesses needing continuous, uninterrupted measurement readings. Additionally, Polaris™ works seamlessly out of the box with Vaisala's Indigo520 transmitters, allowing for an easy setup process. To further ensure accuracy, Vaisala has developed a library of over 500 concentration models that allow for precise measurements of various dissolved solids, catering to the unique needs of their clients.

Vaisala Polaris™ boasts unparalleled accuracy, with no chance of drift due to the absence of particles, bubbles, or color influencing the readings. Additionally, Polaris™ product has long-term stability, and the measurement principle involves no moving parts, ensuring years, and even decades, of precise and stable measurement. As an added benefit, Vaisala provides an Engineer to Order service for more significant opportunities, allowing for the customization of their product to fit the specific needs of their clients.

Overall, industrial refractometers play a critical role in process automation, helping to ensure product quality and consistency, improve efficiency and productivity, and reduce waste and costs. As automation technology advances, refractometers and other process monitoring instruments will likely become even more important in industrial settings. Vaisala Polaris™ is an advanced technology that provides superior performance and is ideal for your application. For more information about Vaisala Polaris™ in New England, contact Piping Specialties / PSI Controls. Call them at 800-223-1468 or visit https://psi-team.com.

Trunnion Mount Valves

Trunnion mount valves are a type of industrial valve used to control the flow of fluids, such as liquids, gases, and slurries, in high-pressure systems. The term "trunnion mount" refers to how the valve mounts on a trunnion, a cylindrical projection that serves as a pivot point for the valve.

The valve body is typically made of metal, such as cast iron, steel, or stainless steel, and may be lined with materials such as PTFE or rubber to improve corrosion resistance and reduce wear. The valve stem, the part of the valve that rotates to open and close the valve, is also usually made of high-strength metal.

One of the most common uses of trunnion mount valves is in oil and gas production and transportation. These valves are often used in pipelines to control the flow of crude oil, natural gas, and other hydrocarbons. They are also commonly used in chemical plants, power plants, and other industrial facilities to control the flow of fluids in high-pressure systems.

Due to the need for tight shutoff and precise flow control, trunnion mount valves are typically used in high-pressure systems operating at 600 psi or higher pressures. They are also designed to handle high-pressure differential applications and are operated manually, pneumatically, or electrically.

Habonim designs and manufactures high-pressure ball valves and valve automation packages specially built for safety, endurance, and reliability to cover gases and fluids control up to 1,000 bar (15,000psi). 

The Habonim valve series is for harsh conditions in oil & gas and petrochemical industries, for underground and above-ground installation. Its robust design can withstand heavy loads from large sizes, high pressures, and dynamic temperature cycles. 

The trunnion valve series is certified to API 6D (Habonim monogram #6D-1278) with a valve wall thickness that is in full compliance with ANSI B16.34. The trunnion valve line withstands the maximum differential pressure rating specified by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). The product range offers a range of end connectors, providing design flexibility and customized to meet each customer's specific needs and preferences.

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The Role of Metal Expansion Joints

Expansion joints, also known as bellows or compensators, are flexible connectors that are used in process and HVAC piping systems to absorb movements, such as thermal expansion and contraction, vibration, and misalignment. They are designed to prevent damage to the piping system, equipment, and surrounding structures by allowing for the movement and stress that occurs within the system.

There are several types of expansion joints, including metallic, non-metallic, and fabric. Metallic expansion joints are made of metal bellows and are typically used in high-pressure and high-temperature applications, as well as in applications that require a high degree of corrosion resistance. These expansion joints are typically made of stainless steel, but they can also be made of other metals such as Inconel, Monel, and Hastelloy.

The main function of metallic expansion joints is to provide flexibility in the piping system. They do this by allowing for movement in three main ways:

• Lateral movement: Metallic expansion joints can accommodate lateral movement, which is movement in a side-to-side direction. This is important in systems that are subjected to thermal expansion and contraction, as the pipes will expand and contract due to temperature changes.
• Angular movement: Metallic expansion joints can also accommodate angular movement, which is movement in a rotational direction. This is important in systems that are subjected to vibration, as the pipes will vibrate due to the flow of fluid or gas.
• Axial movement: Metallic expansion joints can also accommodate axial movement, which is movement in a back-and-forth direction. This is important in systems that are subjected to misalignment, as the pipes may not be perfectly aligned.
• In addition to providing flexibility, metallic expansion joints also help to reduce noise and vibration, and they can protect against the effects of corrosion, erosion, and abrasion. They are often used in a variety of industries, including power generation, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage.

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Cryogenic Ball Valves

Cryogenic ball valves are a type of valve that is designed to function at extremely low temperatures, typically below -150°C. They are used in a variety of applications where low temperature fluids need to be controlled, such as in the storage, transport, and processing of cryogenic gases, such as liquid nitrogen, oxygen, and argon.

Cryogenic ball valves are equipped with special materials and features that enable them to operate effectively at such low temperatures. For example, the body of the valve may be made from materials such as stainless steel or aluminum that have low temperature properties, and the valve may be equipped with a special insulation material to prevent heat transfer from the environment to the valve. The ball and seat of the valve may also be made from materials such as tungsten carbide or ceramic that can withstand extreme cold and wear.

Cryogenic ball valves are used in a variety of industries, including chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, and food processing. They are commonly found in cryogenic storage tanks, pipelines, and processing equipment. They are also used in research and development facilities, medical facilities, and other industrial settings where low temperature fluids need to be controlled.

Cryogenic ball valves are used in a variety of applications that involve the handling of materials at extremely low temperatures. Some common applications for cryogenic ball valves include:

• LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) storage and transfer: Cryogenic ball valves are used to control the flow of LNG in storage tanks and transfer lines.
• Cryogenic tanks and vessels: Cryogenic ball valves are used to control the flow of cryogenic fluids in tanks and vessels used for storage and transportation.
• Refrigeration and air conditioning: Cryogenic ball valves are used in refrigeration and air conditioning systems to control the flow of refrigerants and other coolants.
• Industrial gases: Cryogenic ball valves are used in the production, storage, and distribution of industrial gases such as oxygen, nitrogen, and argon.
• Chemical and petrochemical processing: Cryogenic ball valves are used in the production and transportation of chemical and petrochemical products that require low temperatures for processing or storage.
• Aerospace and defense: Cryogenic ball valves are used in aerospace and defense applications to control the flow of cryogenic fluids in satellites, rockets, and other space vehicles.

Piping Specialties will assist you in applying the right ball valve for your cryogenic application. Call them at 800-223-1468 or visit https://psi-team.com.

Reotemp MSX HF Safety Pressure Gauge for Use in Hydrofluoric Acid Service

While corrosive acids have been used safely in industrial applications for many years, choosing appropriate pressure instrumentation for these sites necessitates specialized knowledge. Reotemp is aware of the consequences of acid leakage and developed the MSX HF Safety Gauge. 

The REOTEMP Model MSX HF Safety Gauge is a mechanical pressure gauge designed for hydrofluoric acid operation. The diaphragm seal components and the pressure gauge internals are Monel A400, per EPA dual containment regulations. The entire diaphragm seal system is welded and coated with acid-detecting paint, which provides a visible signal in the case of a process leak around the diaphragm seal.

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Control Valves, Actuators, and Positioners

Valves regulate fluid flow to provide accurate control and safety in any given process system, and methods of adjusting valve position are always required.

Commonly, valves are operated with handwheels or levers, although some must be regularly opened, closed, or throttled. In certain conditions, it is not always practical to position valves manually; hence actuators are employed instead of hand wheels or levers. 

An actuator is a mechanism that moves or regulates a device, such as a valve. Actuators decrease the requirement for people to operate each valve manually. Valves using actuators can remotely control valve position, particularly crucial in applications where valves open and close or modulate fast and precisely. 

Pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical actuators are the three fundamental types. 

1. Pneumatic actuators employ air pressure to generate motion and are probably the most prevalent type of actuator utilized in process systems. 
2. Actuators powered by a pressurized liquid, such as hydraulic fluid, are called hydraulic actuators. Typically, hydraulic actuators of the same size produce more torque than pneumatic actuators. 
3. Electric actuators generate motion using electricity. Actuators usually belong to two broad categories: solenoid or motor-driven actuators. 

Actuators position valves in response to controller signals and can be positioned rapidly and precisely to accommodate frequent flow variations. The instrumentation systems that monitor and respond to fluctuations in plant processes include controllers. Controllers receive input from other instrumentation system components, compare that input to a setpoint, and provide a corrective signal to bring the process variable (such as temperature, pressure, level, or flow). 

You have a control valve when actuators pair with flow-limiting or flow-regulating valves. Generally speaking, control valves automatically restrict flow to provide accurate flow to a process to maintain product quality and safety. 

Control valves can be linear, where the stem moves the valve disk up and down like globe valves, or rotational. Rotary control valves include butterfly valves, which open or close with a 90-degree rotation. The pneumatic diaphragm and electric actuators are the most prevalent on linear and rotational control valves.

Some valves require long stem travel or substantial force to change position. A piston actuator's higher torque is preferable to diaphragm actuators in these situations. Examples of piston actuators are rack and pinion and scotch-yoke designs. 

Single-acting piston actuators control the air pressure on one side of a piston, and with higher air pressure, the piston moves within the cylinder and turns the valve. The air on the opposite side of the piston exits the cylinder via an air vent. With decreased air pressure, the spring expands, causing the piston to move in the opposite direction. 

If air pressure falls below a predetermined threshold or is lost, the spring will push the piston to the desired position, referred to as the "fail" position (open or closed). 

A double-acting piston actuator lacks a spring and has air supply ports on both ends of the cylinder. Increasing air pressure to the supply port moves the valve in one direction. Higher pressure air entering from the opposite supply port pushes the valve in the opposite direction. Filling the cylinder with air and releasing air from the cylinder is regulated by a device known as a positioner. 

Typically, the control of pneumatic actuators occurs from air signals from a controller. Some actuators react directly from a controller, for instance, a 3-15 PSI controller pneumatic output. Sometimes, a controller signal alone cannot counteract friction or fluid pressure. This situation requires a separate, higher-pressure air supply and modulating it with a pneumatic or electro-pneumatic positioner. These devices regulate a higher-pressure air supply to ensure that an actuator has enough torque to position a valve accurately. The positioner responds to a change in the controller's air, voltage, or current signal and proportions the higher pressure air to the actuator. Connecting the actuator stem to the positioner is a mechanical linkage. This mechanical connection is also known as a feedback connection. As the actuator stem moves up or down, or rotationally, the link likewise moves. The location of the connection informs the positioner when sufficient movement coincides with the controller's air signal. The controller's signal transmits to the positioner instead directly to the actuator, and the positioner regulates the air supply provided to the actuator.

Like other process components, actuators are prone to mechanical issues. Since actuator issues can negatively impact the operation of a process, it is essential to be able to recognize actuator issues when they occur. Frequently, an operator can notice an actuator fault by comparing the valve position indication to the position specified by the controller. For instance, if the position indicator shows the valve closed, but the flow indicator on the controller indicates that flow is still passing through the valve, the valve seat and disc are likely worn, enabling leakage through the valve.

Because there are so many different styles and designs of actuators, positioners, and valves and so many industrial applications, the combination possibility matrix is vast. You must discuss your application with a knowledgeable, experienced valve expert. The success of your project in terms of product quality, system cost, maintenance, and safety depends upon it.

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What Is the Total HermetiX™ Integrity Package?

Habonim provides the best valve and actuation solutions for the most demanding industries, including oil and gas, chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and mining.

As a standard, most Habonim valves include the Total HermetiX™ Integrity Package. This package has three main elements plus superior inline sealing mechanisms in some of them:

DOUBLE BODY SEALING

• Body-to-ends & body-to-bonnet double sealing for superior atmospheric sealing.
• Selection of sealing materials for diverse applications.
• Fugitive emission prevention.

ZERO FUGITIVE EMISSION - NO MAINTENANCE STEM SEALING

• Patented HermetiX™ stem sealing design with zero fugitive emission sealing capability.
• Tested or certified according to ISO 15848-1 and API641 standards.
• Up to 500,000 cycles of operation with no maintenance guaranteed.
• Field-proven for millions of cycles of continuous operation.

FIRE SAFE

• Tested and certified according to API 607 and ISO 10497.
• Type-tested and approved by leading certification bodies for marine service.
• Clean-Fire Safe construction guarantees no graphite contamination of the media flow.

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Habonim Special Use Valves

Habonim develops, designs, manufactures, tests, supplies and service ball valves for the global market and is globally leading in some segments of ball valve usage. With high-end products, uncompromised quality, serviceability and innovation to create solutions for the most demanding applications Habonim has gained a long track record of proven success. Habonim’s ball valve product line supports extreme cold to extreme heat systems, industrial use up to very high pressures, and meets the specific needs and regulations of a wide range of industries.

HABONIM offers ball valves in a variety of design styles and technologies that is most effectively supports a wide range of applications and use cases. We offer Floating ball style valves and Trunnion-mounted ball style valves with several construction methods.

DOWNLOAD THE HABONIM SPECIAL USE VALVE CATALOG HERE

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Protective Coating Options for the Series 3R Rack and Pinion Actuators

The standard coating option for the Series 3R rack and pinion actuator is a hard anodized coating. The body is coated inside and out with epoxy-coated end caps. The carbon steel pinions are zinc plated, and all the fasteners are stainless steel. This standard coating is suitable for most general and industrial applications.

Electroless nickel plating is another actuator coating option. This coating applies externally and internally. Electroless nickel coating provides excellent corrosion resistance for acid mines or caustic wash downs with sodium or potassium hydroxide.

Another coating option is PTFE infusion, which is also applied internally. This coating is excellent in seawater applications as it can withstand an ASTM B117 salt fog spray test. PTFE infusion is also ideal for caustic washdowns with sodium or potassium hydroxide.

A marine epoxy coating option for the actuator body may also be added to other items, such as valves and gearboxes. This coating is an excellent preventer of corrosion in marine service environments and is available in custom paint colors to meet your specifications.

Another option is not a coating, but instead, the series S2 all stainless steel rack and pinion actuator. This actuator has an electro-polished finish and is an excellent economical solution to harsh chemical environments. It is ideal for the chemical-resistant requirements of the pharmaceutical, food and beverage, pulp and paper, and petrochemical industries. Series S2 actuators can be coupled directly to stainless steel valves and accessories to create a complete stainless steel automated package.

For more information about the best coating application for your rack and pinion actuator, contact Piping Specialties.

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SIL Level Switch Is Specifically Designed for Floating Roof Tanks

One of the most difficult and critical applications is measuring the high alarm or potential overfill condition on a floating roof tank containing liquid petroleum products such as crude oil or refined products such as fuel. It normally is comprised of a cylindrical steel tank equipped with an internal or external floating roof, that floats on the surface of the stored liquid. Floating roof tank systems are especially beneficial in eliminating the evaporative losses of the liquids. As opposed to a fixed roof tank there is no vapor space in the tank. This helps to reduce risk in highly explosive vapor environments. This is an extremely high cost of failure application, and one in which only the safest and most trusted products are accepted.

Safe operation of the tank farm relies on critical real time continuous level measurements of the liquids in the tank, as well as detecting when a high level condition exists. Products used in this application are typically required to meet the API 2350 Overfill Protection Standards, as well as SIL Safety Integrity Level performance standards to IEC 61508.

The challenges to reliably detect a high level condition on a floating roof tank are long sensor length requirements, and the variability of what is being measured. The floating roof may be dry in which case you need to detect the position of the physical metal roof. Or there may be a few inches of rain water or petroleum liquids on the roof. Measuring instruments need to determine very accurately, usually within a few millimeters, when the position of the floating roof has reached

The Drexelbrook SIL IntelliPoint capacitance probe level switch is specifically designed for Floating Roof Tanks (internal and external roofs) with a flexible brass level sensing probe. The level probe sensing element is field adjustable for lengths up to 15' (4.6 m). Electronics are designed to meet API 2350 Overfill Protection.

This level measurement system is specifically designed for spill prevention in floating roof tanks (internal and external roofs) using the IntelliPoint level switch with a flexible level sensing element for ease of installation (model 700-0005-595).

This level measurement system meets API 2350 regulations. It is ideal for use in safety related systems with requirements for functional safety for SIL2 in accordance to IEC61508-2, ed2, 2010 (Exida).

To prevent false alarms this level measurement system automatically recognizes and ignores coatings and is supplied with continuous self-test monitors circuits and sensing elements to detect faults.

A dual compartment housing separates the customer wiring from the sensing element and operating circuits. The encapsulated power supply/terminal block design eliminates the possibility of damage caused by moisture in the conduit.

The Floating Roof Tanks system comes with field adjustable lengths from 1' to 15' (0.3 to 4.6 m).

The system is based on our Manual Certify principle which allows the entire system to be manually tested without removing the sensor from the tank. The Manual Certify test checks that the Auto Verify circuits are operating and confirms the probe and cables are properly connected. Furthermore, the Manual Certify feature allows the electronics to sense changes in the probe that simulate contact with the media or floating roof. This provides the user with a method to ensure working performance without having to climb the tank.

No calibration or setpoint adjustments are required.

Key Features

• Loop or Line Powered
• Wetted Parts: 316SS 3/4" NPT Mounting, 3/16" FEP insulated flexible and adjustable cable, non-sparking brass sensor.
• Automatic and local or remote manual test functions ensure proper system operation.
• One system fits most floating roof tank applications, reducing field spans
• Adjustable insertion lengths up to 15' (4,6m)
• Excellent trip point accuracy over a wide range of medias and tank roof

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High-performance and Resilient Seated Butterfly Valves for Commercial and Industrial Applications

A butterfly valve has a disc that is in the fluid flow path. In the most common style of butterfly valve, the disc revolves around a central axis, the stem, via a 90-degree arc from parallel to the flow direction (open) to perpendicular to the flow direction (closed).  Butterfly valves have a straightforward design with few moving components, making them simple to repair and maintain. The valve has four main parts: the body, the stem, the disk, and the seat. 

The butterfly disk is always in the flow path, but its thin profile has little effect on flow. Butterfly valves are popular because they provide tight shut-off, are available in various materials and sizes, and may be easily automated using a variety of quarter-turn electric and pneumatic actuators. 

You'll find butterfly valves in a wide range of industrial applications, from managing the flow of water to handling far more hazardous industrial fluids. Many industries use butterfly valves, including water treatment, chemical processing, pulp, paper manufacturing, food processing, power generation, etc. 

There are two primary classifications of butterfly valves:

1. High-performance butterfly valves (HPBV)
2. Resilient seated butterfly valves

 

High-performance butterfly valves include carbon or stainless steel bodies with Teflon seats and can withstand more significant pressures and temperatures.  Resilient seated valves usually feature ductile iron or aluminum bodies and operate at lower pressures and temperatures.

Butterfly valve bodies are available in two mounting styles: lug and wafer. Lug bodies include cast-in lugs with bolt hole designs that match pipe flanges. A wafer body valve does not have a mounting hole pattern, and mounting is facilitated by sandwiching the valve between two pipe flanges, with mounting bolts around the valve body. Wafer-style bodies are less costly. An advantage to lug body valves is their use as a dead-end valve, whereas wafer valves are unsuitable for this service.

The stem is a one or two-piece shaft that keeps the disk in place and provides the rotational torque that allows the disk to open and shut. The stem of resilient seated valves has protection from the process media by packing rings, allowing for a more cost-effective solution to regulate the valve's application to various potentially corrosive media. High-performance butterfly valve stems come into touch with process media and must be media suitable. 

The disk is the valve component that comes into direct contact with the process medium and regulates flow. Disks are available in various materials and optionally come with corrosion-resistant polymer coatings. Some butterfly valves include contoured disks that are carefully aligned with the stem to increase flow control, modify torque needs, or give the valve a longer life. 

A resilient seated valve closes via an "interference fit," which means the disk forces itself into the seat. The seat is the soft substance (polymer elastomer) including Buna-N and Nitrile, and should be specified depending on the process medium involved.

High-performance butterfly valves use an interference fit as well, but with significantly tighter tolerances, but also ensure tight seating with assistance from upstream pressure. PTFE or RTFE are the most often used materials for HPBV seats. Metal seats on HPBVs accommodate more significant pressure and temperature applications. 

Like other valves, butterfly valves have applications in which they outperform. To apply the optimum solution to your flow control applications, combine your process knowledge with your product knowledge with the application skills of a proven valve engineering professional. Contact Piping Specialties, Inc. for more information about industrial valves. Visit https://psi-team.com or call 800-223-1468.

Industrial Thermowell Process Connection Types

This video covers the common types of thermowell process connections. The styles are referred to by what their process connection is.

The types are threaded thermowell, a flanged thermowell, a welded or weld-in thermowell, and a sanitary thermowell.

Threaded thermowells are commonly used when thermowell removal occurs infrequently. These wells are typically threaded into a welded fitting widely referred to as a weldolet on the pipe or vessel. Typical installations include smaller pipes or vessels where corrosion is not an issue.

Flanged thermowells are the preferred well for applications that require frequent removal or replacement due to corrosion or other hazards. Flanged wells will bolt to a mating flange installed on the process piping. Typical installations include large pipes with high pressure and high corrosion.

Weld-in thermowells are welded directly to the pipe or tank and provide a high-quality connection. Because being welded in, their removal is not easy, and they should only be installed when quick access is not required, and corrosion is not an issue. Typical installations include very high temperature and high-pressure applications, for example, a steam line or other non-corrosive applications.

Sanitary thermowells are generally fitted with a Tri-clamp or other clean-in-place connection. These thermowells also have a smooth surface which allows for easy cleaning and prevents contamination of the process: typical installations include dairy, food processing, and pharmaceutical industries.

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Water Cut Meters from Drexelbrook

The water cut is the proportion of water collected in a well to the total liquids produced. As crude oil and hydrocarbons travel through a pipeline, a water cut meter monitors the amount of water (cut). BS&W is the amount of non-hydrocarbon contaminants, dirt (sediment), and water included in a crude oil shipment. The lower the BS&W, the better.  Water content determination and BSW have been a persistent and long-standing issue for the oil and gas industry.

Water cut meters measure the water cut (or BS&W) of oil flowing from a well,  a separator, crude oil transfer in pipelines, and tanker loading. 

Drexelbrook has been the global leader in capacitive-based water cut measuring. Drexelbrook has the industry's highest pressure and temperature ratings, and their capacitive probes can withstand pressures of up to 1500 psi and temperatures of up to 450°F. 

The Universal IV CM Series from Drexelbrook is a high-quality water cut meter with a range of 0-50 percent in light oil and 0-80 percent in heavy oil. 

The Universal IV CM Series builds upon Drexelbrook's expertise in RF Admittance, which enables the electronics to disregard paraffin and other coatings that accumulate on the probe. 

The Universal IV CM has a one-of-a-kind Cote Shield built into the Universal IV CM series and allows the instrument to disregard a pre-determined length of the sensing element. It contains a Perm-A-Seal sensing device that eliminates the need for epoxy coatings, which wear out and need costly maintenance. 

Field setup is available anywhere along the two-wire loop when using this water cut meter with Drexelbrook's HRTWin or the STExplorer PC program. 

Choose the Universal IV CM sensing element depending on pipe size, wetted portions, NACE requirements, and pressure/temperature requirements. Drexelbrook has a broad assortment of probes to suit almost any purpose. 

All water cut meters have a built-in LCD and keypad, are pre-calibrated at the manufacturer, and need just one point confirmation. 

The Universal IV CM water cut meter is intrinsically safe and approved for Class I, Division 1, and Zone 0 hazardous areas.

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Piping Specialties is Your Preferred Ball Valve Automation Specialist in New England

Piping Specialties / PSI Controls offer automated ball valve assemblies ranging from 1/2" to 48" that provide first-class quality, outstanding performance, and durability. The Piping Specialties valve automation shop inspects and tests every valve assembly before shipping from our facility. 

The valve automation department at Piping Specialties builds ball valve assemblies that save you substantial time on the job site. Automation specialists are highly trained, and all valve assemblies (both pneumatic and electric) receive functional testing before being shipped out to customers. Valve assembly inspection and validation occur before shipment using serialized and labeled quality assurance documentation. Assembly drawings, actuator sizing verification, and datasheets are available on request. 

Contact Piping Specialties / PSI Controls with your next automated ball valve requirement.

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Extremely Durable 4.5 Inch Process Gauges

The Series PT45P process gauge from REOTEMP endures corrosive atmospheres and media and pulsation and vibration; it is an extremely tough gauge designed for use in the process industries. The solid front and blowout back provide an extremely high level of user safety. Note: Install a diaphragm seal for applications that are highly corrosive, high-temperature, or subjected to rigorous usage.

Series PT45P Features

• Safety Pattern Design
• Solid Front/Blowout Back Safety Case
• All Stainless Steel Internal Parts
• Internal Overload and Underload Stops
• Field Fillable Case
• Micro-Adjustable Pointer with Floating Zero
• ASME B40.100 Design
• NACE MR-0175 and MR-0103 Compliant

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HABONIM 50 Series Top Entry Cryogenic Ball Valves

Due to its unique one-piece body structure, the HABONIM Series 50 Top Entry Valve is the ultimate answer for pipeline integrity on the one hand and inline serviceability on the other. 

The 50 Series of HABONIM bidirectional top entry cryogenic ball valves are a modern adaption of a trunnion ball valve with top entry construction and patent-pending new design elements. 

The main challenge for an assembly or maintenance team with a standard top entry valve is usually the complexity of assembly and disassembly of the valve inner parts, the time-consuming operation, and the requirement for special equipment and jigs. 

All of these problems are addressed and solved by HABONIM's Series 50 top entry valve design. 

Upon removing the valve bonnet screws, the crew has immediate access to the valve's interior parts, allowing for thorough maintenance and replacement of all inner components and sealing. This one-of-a-kind design provides for complete valve renovation inline without the need to remove any insulation pieces.

One Double Piston Effect (DPE) dynamic seat is used in the patent-pending design, allowing bidirectional sealing under the full differential and a relatively simple design with few parts and no closed cavities. These qualities provide all of the advantages of a ball valve's high flow (Cv) with no restriction on flow direction or sealing, as well as a safer cryogenic construction. 

When installed, a patent-pending supplementary optional body extender raises the valve's bonnet above piping insulation, allowing the valve to be maintained without removing the insulation or without special valve insulation boxes. 

The valve's revolutionary design allows for quick inline serviceability with minimal effort and inexpensive equipment for valve dismantling, replacement, and reassembly. 

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Food Industry Batch Level Control

Many food processing facilities employ batch processes in their production facilities where the operator starts with an empty vessel and create the final product by adding multiple ingredients.

The batch process requires the operator to know the amount of each ingredient added to the blending vessel. Point-level controls speed the process by establishing setpoints at each ingredient fill point,  often accomplished with several level sensors, each detecting one ingredient.

Batch food processing applications are challenging. The sensor must include sanitary fittings and CIP (Cleaned In Place) design. In many cases, the ingredients and final products are dense and sticky, wreaking havoc on some technologies such as mechanical switches and tuning forks. Products in the blending vessel may be thick and could cause damage to fragile sensors. Finally, many batch processes are agitated, causing false tripping due to splashing material. 

As you can tell, proper level sensing technology is critical. Choosing the wrong technology will cause ruined batches, costly downtime, and the possibility of overfilling.

The Drexelbrook Multipoint II offers the best solution for batch process control applications in the food industry.

Drexelbrook, a leading manufacturer of level controls, recommends its RF Admittance Multipoint II. It provides a total solution for the batch processing of food. The RF Admittance Multipoint II is a single sensing element and a single mounting point from the top of the vessel using a sanitary Tri-Clamp fitting and has no moving parts to wear out or get hung up. The Multipoint II sensor is a 3A sanitary designed steel rod with Kynar or TFE insulation developed for CIP procedures. RF Admittance Cote-Shield driven shield circuitry ignores heavy coatings on the sensing element, preventing false alarms. The Multipoint II consists of three independent DPDT relays, and control points are set anywhere along the vertical sensing element.

Drexelbrook Multipoint II Advantages:

• 3A designed sanitary sensing elements
• No moving parts
• 3 control points on one vertical sensing element
• Cote-Shield circuitry eliminates false alarms due to coatings
• Designed to endure Clean In Place (CIP) demands

For more infomration in New England, contact Piping Specialties / PSI Controls. Call 800-223-1468 or visit https://psi-team.com.

All Stainless Steel Ball Valve and Actuator Systems

Ball valves control flow by rotating a spherical ball within the valve, which contains an opening or port, through which liquid can flow when turned to align with the flow direction. When the ball rotates 90 degrees, the port becomes perpendicular to the flow direction, preventing fluid from passing through the valve. Stainless steel construction is advantageous in a flow control ball valve because it is highly corrosion and contaminant resistant, requiring less cleaning and maintenance and often providing a longer service life. 

Stainless steel pneumatic actuators are available in spring return, double acting, fail open, and fail close configurations. A corrosion resistance surface - resistance to most corrosive materials - is one of the advantages of using a stainless steel actuator. The stainless steel pneumatic actuator is excellent for heavy-duty automation, especially in corrosive environments. Stainless steel actuators with a durable stainless steel body manufactured to NAMUR standards continue to perform in the harshest environments. 

Piping Specialties' stainless steel actuated ball valves provide exceptional accuracy and dependability in flow control and open/close operations, critical in manufacturing, chemical, oil & gas, wastewater, processing, and other applications. 

Piping Specialties is committed to providing the most suitable valve for your application. For more information about stainless steel valves, call 800-223-1468 or visit https://psi-team.com.