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.

EnerMech partners with Farris Engineering

EnerMech, has signed a partnership with Farris Engineering to provide safety relief valves and parts to the Australian market.

Orbinox aluminum bronze valves automated

Orbinox’s nickel aluminium bronze ball valves and InterApp resilient seated butterfly valves have been automated with BETTIS™ CBB series single acting scotch yoke pneumatic actuators and PNEUTON™ engineered 316L stainless steel control panel, populated with the project specified instrumentation.

Multiple orders for Rotork actuators at grassroots

Rotork fluid power valve actuators have been ordered for multiple applications at a new grassroots refinery under construction in the Middle East.

FDT technology for enterprise wide integration

Power-Genex, a control valve technology supplier, and Elemer-STC, a manufacturer of process instrumentation solutions, are the newest members of FDT Group.

Puffer-Sweiven’s new Houston service center

On March 23, 2016, Puffer-Sweiven held a grand opening celebration for its new Houston Service Center facility. With this large investment in the Houston Service Center, Puffer-Sweiven’s customer volume is projected to double due to the sheer size and capabilities of the new facility.

Frames deliver WHCPs for Tempa Rossa

Frames has successfully completed and delivered six single wellhead control panels (WHCPs) for the Tempa Rossa oil field.

New anti-rotational design ensures accuracy

BEI Kimco, a brand of Sensata Technologies, has recently introduced a new moving magnet Voice Coil Actuator with a flexure design that ensures high alignment accuracy by preventing unwanted shaft rotation.

Technip gets modernization contract

Technip has been awarded a EPC contract for the SOCAR Azerikimya plant, located in the city of Sumgait, Azerbaijan. The scope of work includes modernization of the EP-300 steam cracker with construction of new cracker furnaces licensed by Technip, and the installation of a new refinery dry gas treatment unit, new ethylene and propylene storage and related utilities and off-sites facilities.

BM Engineering supplies valves to brewery

BM Engineering Supplies have recently delivered a full turnkey solution for a popular craft brewer from Edinburgh, who was aiming to set up a satellite pilot brewery plant in Glasgow.

New partner for the U S, Canada and Mexico

"North American, especially the US market, represents one of the biggest markets in the world and established presence of advanced instrumentation and process control practices provides an un-matching opportunity to grow F.

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.