The monthly measurement solutions newsletter for industries and utilities from ABB

"If you cannot measure it, you cannot improve it." Lord Kelvin

September 2012

 

Features

Eliminate signal gibberish: Several steps can help maintain the integrity of measurement and control signals

Despite ongoing advancements in technology, instrumenting a process still can pose technical challenges. While such projects may seem straightforward, much can go wrong.  Learn about some common-sense ideas to consider when instrumenting a process to ensure appropriate signal integrity.  
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Power generation: Improving productivity & accuracies while reducing downtime

Global process industry losses amount to $20 billion, or 5 percent of annual production, caused by unscheduled downtime and poor quality.  Smart instrumentation combined with asset management offers the opportunity to minimize these losses.  >> Read more

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Water: ABB solves level measurement problem for wastewater plant

When other measurement techniques failed to cope with debris and grit present in effluent in a pre-treatment plant, this well-known wastewater plant turned to the ABB LM200 laser level transmitters. The transmitter was specifically designed for the measurement of dry bulk solids, opaque liquids and slurries at distances of up to 200 feet.
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Considering a level measurement solution, but not sure which one is right for your application?  Click here to use the ABB level selector. 
 
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DP wedge flow elements excel in tough oil & gas applications.

Learn about a new flow meter technology that can effectively measure difficult fluids like oil while the DP transmitter remains isolated without affecting accuracy. 
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Metals: Sapa Heat Transfer (Shanghai) Ltd., sees improved rolling mill performance with ABB Stressometer systems

A Chinese aluminum mill was looking to balance increasing customer demands with a strong reputation on the market for quality of product. A Stressometer flatness system was installed to allow the mill to reduce scrap, more than double production speed, and significantly increase production levels.
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Application Notes
     
Automate valve control at a production well to insure production rate and delivery pressure.
A key element in consistent gas production is correct control of the gas sales valve.

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Improved valve and damper controls boost power plant efficiencies.
Precise positioning accuracy and quick response of final control elements can maximize efficiency of fossil-fuel power stations.

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Featured Products
   
ABB Turbidity Systems: 4690 Series
The measurement of turbidity is a critical measurement in drinking water as it is used to indicate water quality and filtration effectiveness (for example, whether disease-causing organisms are present). ABB's 4690 range of turbidity systems have been designed specifically for the measurement of turbidity throughout the potable water treatment process. >> Read more

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White Papers and Tools
   

FREE flowmeter handbookThis comprehensive flow handbook explains flowmeter technologies, applications and contains useful tables and references.

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Videos & Webinars
       

FT-NIR laboratory analyzer for oil and fat applications

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Events
WEFTEC
September 29 - October 3, 2012
New Orleans, LA, USA
Power-Gen Asia
October 3-5, 2012
Bangkok, Thailand
   
MINExpo
September 24-26, 2012
Las Vegas, NV, USA
 
   
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