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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.

Manifold system from Anderson Greenwood

Anderson Greenwood Instrumentation Products, a division of Tyco Engineered Products, has developed the Intellimount instrument manifold system, a standardised system offering flexible design together with substantial savings for the customer.

Yokogawa partners with Chevron

Yokogawa has agreed to be Chevron's global supplier of process control and instrumentation (PCI) for plant automation and field instrumentation.

Analytical valves and fittings from Hoke

The extended Hoke series of analytical instrumentation includes new selector valves, miniature metering valves and low dead volume fittings, all offering the versatility to combine with existing products and provide system solutions for wide-ranging user needs.

FCx acquires Simone Engineering

FCx Performance Inc. (Columbus, Ohio, USA) has acquired Simone Engineering, a Milwaukee, WI-based distributor of industrial valves, process control instrumentation and related flow control equipment to industrial customers in the upper Midwest.

Hungarian spotlight falls on FCx GHR

FCx GHR has continued to develop its expanding European market share with a visit to one of the flow control industry's major European exhibitions.

Plant design software licensed

CEA Systems Inc., a developer of engineering software, has signed an agreement with the Process Industry Practices (PIP) Consortium for its piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID) documentation criteria.

New manifold design from Parker

Parker Instrumentation has introduced a new manifold technology design that is completely free of taper thread connections.

Plant automation in Greece

Technip has won a contract from Motor Oil Hellas for the instrumentation and automation revamping of their lube oil plant at Corinth Refinery, Greece.

Rautaruukki completes acquisition

Rautaruukki acquired Heléns Stål AB, a steel service company that operates in Sweden and Denmark, on 18 April 2001.

PAS to modernise propylene oxide plant

Plant Automation Services Inc. (PAS) has received an automation contract from Contech Control Services Inc. for the complete automation and control systems modernisation of a propylene oxide plant owned by the Lyondell Chemical Company in Bayport, Texas.

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.