Software Innovations In Connectivity, Coding & Ease of Use
Submitted by Corey Foster & Ray Marquiss || Valin Corporation
Process automation is most used when talking about computer technology paired with software engineered to help industrial plants or factories operate more efficiently and safely. Before process automation, individuals would have to physically monitor the components and outputs of a plant or factory.
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Single-Use Bioprocessing Trends
Submitted by Frank Schollmeier || Valin Corporation
Upstream bioprocessing, within the last 10 years, has been converted to a single-use disposable product rather than a housing that would need to be regularly cleaned. The issue with single-use bioprocessing is that most systems will have a bottleneck at the chromatography column.
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How to Pick and Install the Correct Pneumatic Actuator
Submitted by Bill Nevills
Contemplating an actuator for your pneumatic linear-motion system? Here are some tips on how to select the best one for the job.
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Workplace Safety Still Needs a Human Component
Workplace safety is—or should be—a primary focus of every organization, regardless of whether we're talking about a classroom, an office, a manufacturing facility, or an oil rig. Employees deserve a workspace that is as safe and secure as it can possibly be.
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Valve-Selection Best Practices
Submitted by Ray Herrera, Valin || Chemengonline.com
Precise combinations of valves and other equipment lead to process success. A biopolymer fermentation process provides an example of proper valve selection.
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Best Practices in CONTROL
Submitted by Jon Irvine
Considering the number of variables, gaining precise control of a process heating application can be a difficult task. In industries with a high demand for consistent quality, controlling the temperature of a substance from the start to the finish of a process is an absolute necessity. Learn more.
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Parker Fulflo EcoBond Cartridges - High Purity Filtration
Submitted by Parker
Parker's Fulflo® EcoBond™ Cartridges are the most economical high-purity filter cartridges available. Featuring a graded density matrix of uniform polypropylene fibers, the EcoBond™ provides consistent filtration for a wide variety of fluids.
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How Gauges Can Help Prevent Costly Loss of Containment
Submitted by WIKA Instrument Guru
Loss of containment is one of the costliest things that can go wrong at a plant. Accordingly, smart enterprises employ a variety of measures that ensure loss of containment just doesn't happen or when it does, the adverse circumstances are kept to a minimum.
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Heat Trace: Importance of Temperature Sensor Placement
Submitted by Jon Irvine, Featured in Automation.com Magazine
A temperature sensor is a key component of any process heating application as it provides temperature feedback about the process, which can be used to monitor or control the process.
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