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.

Solenoid valve coil enclosure

Parker Fluid Control Division has announced the release of a grommet coil enclosure for its Series 204 and 304 solenoid valve lines.

Integrated valve helps Tahiti platform

Parker Instrumentation’s custom compact double block and bleed valve is helping to reduce the size and weight of a groundbreaking skid produced for the Chevron Tahiti platform in the Gulf of Mexico.

IPT Double block and bleed valves

Innovative Pressure Technologies (IPT) has launched its IPT Double block and bleed valves.

Water treatment chemicals plant

Emerson Process Management has been selected by Nalco Industrial Services (Nanjing) Co. Ltd, as the Main Instrument Vendor for a new water treatment chemicals plant in the Nanjing Chemical & Industrial Park in China.

ABB’s Asset Master

Launched in June 2007, ABB’s Asset Master is generating widespread interest throughout the automation industry.

IOCS to participate at SIWW

COADE has announced that its dealer, IOCS Asia Ltd, will be participating at Singapore International Water Week (SIWW) on 23-27 June in booth F32 with demos of COADE products including CADWorx, the company’s complete AutoCAD-based package for intelligent plant design modeling and automatic isometrics; PV Elite, for pressure vessel and heat exchanger design and pressure vessel analysis; and Caesar II, a pipe stress analysis company.

TZIDC electro-pneumatic positioner

The TZIDC electro-pneumatic positioner mounts to pneumatic linear or rotary actuators.

Instrumentation valves launched

Parker Instrumentation has launched ball and needle instrumentation valves optimized for high pressure fluid control applications operating at up to 20,000PSI.

Moore seeks old products

Moore Industries is celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year, and is trying to find the oldest of its products that are still in service.

ABB products debut at IWEX

ABB will debut its latest instrumentation equipment and systems at IWEX 2008 (20-22 May 2008, Birmingham, UK).

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.