How Yokogawa Took a Plant from Semi-Automated to Autonomous
Submitted by Yokogawa
The next generation control technology using reinforcement learning-based AI ( FKDPP) will autonomize areas that could not be automated with existing control methods while ensuring safety and improving productivity. FKDPP is a disruptive innovation that allows for a different dimension of control, particularly in such areas. This AI technology can be applied in the energy, materials, pharmaceuticals, and many other industries.
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WIKA Pressure Sensor & Diaphragm Seal | Wastewater Treatment
The wastewater treatment equipment market was worth over $35 billion in 2015, and is expected to reach more than $55 billion by 2023. Increasing demands for water, alongside a trend in recycling and reusing this precious resource, are two reasons for the growth. Learn more.
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Chlorine Dioxide Generator
Submitted by Walchem
Chlorine dioxide is a powerful oxidant used in pre-treatment of drinking water for reduced trihalomethanes, as an oxidizing agent for contaminated water, as a sanitizer in vegetable and fruit washing, as a biocide in cooling towers and its largest market the bleaching of pulp for paper. Learn more.
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Understanding Time Proportional Control
Submitted by Lori McPherson || Iwaki America Corporation
Unlike traditional proportional or even PID control that require a varying output to a modulating control device, time-proportional control can achieve a proportional control response to process variation using an on/off device by varying on and off times in a defined control period.
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Crude Oil Co Saves Thousands in Lost Production & Repairs
Submitted by Jared Lanig || Valin Corp.
An oil production company was having problems with the freshwater flow lines freezing up in the vertical sections that go through the permafrost layer. All of the frozen lines stemmed from the self-regulating heat trace cable they were using which kept burning out. Learn more.
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Portable Metering Skid | Natural Gas Quantities & Composition
Submitted by Nathan Ehresman || Valin Corp.
Valin was approached by a company that purchases natural gas direct from the pipeline, processes it and transports it to CNG filling stations throughout California. They wanted a portable metering system which would allow them to confirm the mass quantities and chemical composition of natural gas.
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CA Oil and Gas Co Saves $100K with Failsafe Electric Actuation
Submitted by Don Wolff
Valin was asked to provide a compact, failsafe electric actuation solution for high torque metal seated ball valves in a severe process application.
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Heating Solution for Major Chemical Processing Company
Submitted by Michelle Fischer
Valin Becomes the Go-To Source for Major Chemical Processing Company in Utah.
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