Instrumentation

Instrumentation in the valve and actuation industry refers to the array of tools, devices, and systems utilized to monitor, regulate, and control the functioning of valves and actuators within various industrial setups. This category serves as an essential guide and repository of knowledge pertaining to the instrumentation segment of the industry.

The instrumentation category encapsulates the vast and intricate world of devices and systems that facilitate the precise control and monitoring of valves and actuators. In the modern industry landscape, instrumentation extends beyond mere control to encompass diagnostics, analytics, and integration with advanced automation systems. These instruments are crucial in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and optimal performance of valve and actuator assemblies in various industries including oil and gas, power generation, water treatment, and more.

SSP releases new 40 series ball valves

SSP added the newest line of 40 Series Ball Valves to its growing FloLok brand line of valves. The first sizes available will be the FloLok 41, 42 and 43 series valves, with end connections from 1/16” to 3/8”, as well as in corresponding metric sizes.

Marorka’s ship performance monitoring solutions

Unique System FZE, a Unique Maritime Group company and leading integrated turnkey subsea and offshore solution providers, has been contracted by ADNATCO-NGSCO to deliver ship performance monitoring solutions.

Appeal court upholds landmark judgement

With the award of a third landmark ruling in the Shanghai No. 2 Intermediate People’s Court of China in 2012, Rotork again successfully defended its internationally recognised trademarks.  In that judgement, Shanghai Rotork Automation Instrumentation Co.

Sitecna FR04 filter regulators in Slovnaft project

The Sitecna FR04 filter regulator has long been recognised as a robust and effective pressure-control valve on sites around the world and has recently been specified in the instrumentation package as part of the EUR 204M EPC contract won by Maire Tecnimont to develop a new LDPE plant for Slovnaft Petrochemicals in the Slovakian Republic.

Emerson opens education facility in France

As part of its global service initiative, Emerson Process Management has opened a new European Education Facility at the valve-manufacturing centre of excellence in Cernay, France. Established to meet the Fisher valve training requirements of customers from across Europe, the facility aims to support companies that want to minimise unscheduled shutdowns, reduce maintenance costs and optimise their plants.

EMCOR subsidiary to install RO plant in Florida

newsitemEMCOR Group, a Fortune 500 leader in mechanical and electrical construction, energy infrastructure and facilities services for a diverse range of businesses, announced that its subsidiary Poole & Kent Company of Florida has been awarded a contract for the installation of a reverse osmosis (RO) water-treatment plant in Clearwater, Florida.

Metso to modernize Salmisaari power plants

Helsingin Energia is teaming up with Metso to modernize the automation and field instrumentation at its Salmisaari A and B power plants in Helsinki, Finland.
The new automation is set to replace the existing automation system installed in Plant B in 1984 to produce electricity and district heat, as well as the system installed in Plant A in 1986 to produce district heat.

Olivenza Thermosolar selects Rotork

Rotork intelligent electric valve actuation with digital 2-wire monitoring and control has been specified for valve automation at the Olivenza Thermosolar power plant in Spain, a CSP (Concentrated Solar Power) technology facility generating eco-friendly electricity for up to 50,000 households.

Invensys completes frst phase of MAC contract


Invensys Operations Management, a global provider of technology systems, software solutions and consulting services to the manufacturing and infrastructure operations industries, has successfully completed the first phase of a main automation contractor project at the new Yaysky oil refinery in Kemerovo, a city in Russia’s Kuzpass region.

Compact Union Bonnet Tandem Valve

The B1 Series Union Bonnet Tandem Valves have been developed by AS-Schneider to be used as primary isolation valves for instrumentation lines where highest requirements are placed on the safety of the shut-off function.

Instrumentation

The instrumentation segment within the valve and actuation industry remains at the forefront of fostering efficiency, safety, and innovation in various industrial landscapes. Acting as the central nervous system of valve operations, instrumentation encompasses an ever-evolving array of technologies and tools designed to optimize, control, and monitor valve and actuator functions. From sensor technologies facilitating real-time monitoring to advanced diagnostic tools paving the way for predictive maintenance, this category highlights the industry’s strides towards integrating intelligent solutions in contemporary infrastructures.

As we steer into a future marked by Industry 4.0, the realm of instrumentation stands as a testament to human ingenuity, continually redefining the paradigms of operational excellence and safety. The instrumentation category serves not just as a repository of the latest developments, but also as a beacon, guiding professionals towards adopting more sustainable, efficient, and integrated approaches in valve and actuation management. By staying tuned to the advancements in this category, stakeholders can navigate the complexities of modern industrial ecosystems with informed perspectives, harnessing the full potential of instrumentation in driving growth and innovation in the valve and actuation industry.

Instrumentation in the valve and actuation industry serves as the nerve center of modern industrial operations, fostering precision, efficiency, and safety. As technology evolves, the category promises to bring forth more advanced and integrated solutions, paving the way for smarter, more sustainable, and safer industrial environments. Keeping abreast with developments in this category equips industry professionals with the knowledge and tools to leverage the full potential of modern valve and actuator systems.